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Arron Rodriguez
Nearly upsets Romero Cotton at Bellator 181
Rodriguez lost to Romero Cotton via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28) at Bellator 181 on Friday in Thackerville, Okla.
ANALYSIS
This fight was supposed to be all about Cotton. However, Rodriguez really had his moments in this fight. He was clearly the better striker, but Cotton was able to land six takedowns. On the ground, Rodriguez nearly finished with a triangle choke in the first round and an armbar in the final round. The judges gave the decision to Cotton based mostly on takedowns. Rodriguez should get another shot in Bellator.
This fight was supposed to be all about Cotton. However, Rodriguez really had his moments in this fight. He was clearly the better striker, but Cotton was able to land six takedowns. On the ground, Rodriguez nearly finished with a triangle choke in the first round and an armbar in the final round. The judges gave the decision to Cotton based mostly on takedowns. Rodriguez should get another shot in Bellator.