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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonzo Cotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Adam (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.
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177 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfonzo Cotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Adam!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam drives through with a takedown into Cotton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cotton has his hands on Adam's head, controlling the position.
Cotton keeping moving, preventing Adam from controlling successfully.
Adam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adam wants to get up but he can't break Cotton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adam trying to control but Cotton is working from the bottom.
Adam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cotton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cotton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cotton!
Adam tries to buck Cotton off but Cotton is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cotton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cotton tries for a kimura but Adam is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Adam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cotton working the ground and pound but Adam is defending the strikes.
Adam is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Adam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cotton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam struggling a bit here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Adam tries to stand and escape but Cotton actually recovers to full guard.
Adam has gone for a leg lock! Cotton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adam's guard.
Cotton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adam wants to stand up but Cotton is controlling him.
Adam has momentary wrist control but Cotton slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cotton passes into side control.
The ground and pound from Cotton seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Adam is trying to control Cotton's posture but Cotton avoids it.
Cotton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adam on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alfonzo Cotton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cotton is trying to defend but Adam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Adam is looking for a kimura but Cotton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adam to get the leverage.
Cotton trying to control from the bottom.
Adam is looking for a kimura but Cotton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adam to get the leverage.
Adam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adam wants to stand up but Cotton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Adam wants to work for an arm triangle but Cotton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam is trying to control. Cotton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cotton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam wants to pass the guard but Cotton is keeping the position.
Cotton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Cotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cotton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cotton has escaped and now he's on top!
Mark Adam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cotton defends it easily.
Adam is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Cotton is proving a slippery customer.
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cotton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cotton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cotton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cotton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adam wants to get back to his feet but Cotton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cotton with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cotton's guard.
Cotton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Adam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cotton is defended easily by Adam.
Alfonzo Cotton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into Cotton's guard.
Adam advances to half guard.
Adam wants to control but Cotton is keeping him busy.
Adam controlling the pace.
Cotton is not content to let Adam control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adam is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cotton has worked his arm free - good work by Cotton!
Adam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Adam crashes against the mat.
Adam trying to control the position but Cotton is working away.
Adam swings around for an armbar but Cotton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adam's guard.
Adam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam looking to control.
Adam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cotton is aware though and is defending well.
Cotton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adam has his hands on Cotton's head, controlling the position.
Cotton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam is trying to control the position but Cotton postures up.
Cotton is looking to work some ground and pound but Adam has wrist control.
Adam is looking to stand up but Cotton isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adam controlling Cotton's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cotton did well to prevent Adam getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotton is controlling Adam's trapped leg to prevent Adam from advancing to side control.
Adam is looking for a kimura here.
Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cotton keeps working.
Cotton trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cotton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adam.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Adam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adam 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Adam!
Mark Adam was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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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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