PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bean Bryant (ranked 1607 p4p, 884 weight class) and Alexander Cotilla (ranked 217 p4p, 121 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.

Bryant
vs
Cotilla

188 cm
22
215
7 - 3 - 0

191 cm
22
215
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bean Bryant !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Cotilla!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Cotilla pushes him off.
Bryant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
Cotilla swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryant .
Cotilla with the counter takedown but Bryant avoids it easily.
Cotilla darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotilla defends well and Bryant ends up having to push Cotilla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cotilla feints the counter takedown.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Cotilla won't allow it.

Bryant has picked Cotilla up - he's going for a ride! Bryant dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cotilla is trying to get back to full guard.
Cotilla is refusing to be controlled, as Bryant sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla is doing well to control the position and prevent Bryant from advancing to side control.
Cotilla gets full guard.
Cotilla managing to control the position.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotilla is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Cotilla is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cotilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bryant is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Cotilla blocks nicely.
Cotilla can't keep his opponent in guard - Bryant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cotilla wants to get back to full guard.
Bryant tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cotilla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cotilla is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bryant has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Bryant . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Bryant .
Cotilla with the counter takedown but Bryant avoids it easily.
Cotilla wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bean Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cotilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotilla wants it to stay on the feet.
Good leg kick by Cotilla.
Bryant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Cotilla with the counter takedown but Bryant avoids it easily.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla leaves Bryant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotilla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cotilla scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryant looks to land a combination but Cotilla avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bryant defending well as Cotilla loads up on a big left hand.
Bryant drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cotilla sprawls and moves away.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Cotilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryant looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Bryant .
Cotilla bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bryant 's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Bryant .
Cotilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Cotilla misses.
Bryant misses with a double jab.
Cotilla jabs Bryant right on the nose. Bryant blinks but takes it well.
Bryant needs to keep his hands up - Cotilla had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Cotilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bean Bryant 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bryant throws out a loose jab but Cotilla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotilla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bryant defends it well.
Bryant shoots for a double leg takedown but Cotilla sprawls well. He's pushed Bryant 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Cotilla scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A low kick lands for Cotilla.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Cotilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cotilla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Bryant . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotilla lands a slapping body shot.
Cotilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cotilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Cotilla.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cotilla.
A big left from Cotilla misses.
Bryant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotilla.
Bryant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla thuds a left hand into Bryant 's body.
Cotilla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryant .
Bryant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotilla defends it nicely.
Cotilla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cotilla fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cotilla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bryant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Cotilla misses.
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Cotilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Bryant with that takedown attempt.
Bryant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cotilla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alexander Cotilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotilla defends well and Bryant ends up having to push Cotilla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cotilla just leaning against Bryant , taking a breather.
Cotilla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cotilla taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla lands a shoulder strike.
Cotilla lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cotilla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cotilla tries to work over Bryant 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cotilla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cotilla stalling.
Cotilla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Cotilla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Bryant pulls Cotilla into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla wants to stand but Bryant is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cotilla 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bryant is on top in guard.

Cotilla is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bryant throws a big right hand that misses.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Cotilla is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Cotilla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bean Bryant 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bryant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryant tries to clinch but Cotilla moves out of range.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bryant fails with the takedown.
Bryant wants to clinch.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant goes for a double leg but Cotilla avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cotilla continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean Bryant . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotilla gets through Bryant 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotilla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cotilla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cotilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cotilla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bryant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cotilla holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Cotilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryant shoots in but Cotilla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cotilla keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bryant lands a glancing blow to the side of Cotilla's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla scores with a leg kick.
Cotilla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant 's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Cotilla finds it's target.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cotilla as he avoids it easily.
And Cotilla tries to counter it with a takedown but Bryant pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cotilla punishes Bryant 's body with a nice straight punch.
Cotilla bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant looks for a takedown but Cotilla sprawls well.
Cotilla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cotilla lands with a good body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cotilla!
Cotilla lands with a kick to the ribs.
A left and a right from Cotilla both land. Nice combination.
Cotilla looks to land a combination. Bryant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bryant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cotilla with a hook.
Bryant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cotilla.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cotilla but Cotilla pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cotilla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant 's sensitive parts.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cotilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cotilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Cotilla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cotilla lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cotilla.
Cotilla cracks Bryant with a right hand to the side of the head.

Bean Bryant 's cut is getting worse.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
Cotilla tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bryant throws a looping overhand right but Cotilla ducks down to avoid it.
Cotilla throws a series of punches but Bryant avoids them all with ease.
Bryant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cotilla.
Bean Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Cotilla.
Cotilla misses with a head kick.
Cotilla scores with a leg kick.
Bryant shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bean Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant misses with an uppercut.
Cotilla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
Cotilla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cotilla connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Cotilla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cotilla 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

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