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Event: MMMA 25: Night of Champions     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1#
Talley connects with a body shot.
Talley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sosa checks it well.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Talley throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Talley is looking to improve his position.
Talley keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Talley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Talley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Talley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talley trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T1#
Sosa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Talley to take his back!
Sosa controlling well, preventing Talley from escaping the position.
Talley is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Talley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Talley is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Talley right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talley just trying to survive but Sosa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Talley tries to escape the position.
Sosa controls the position.
Talley is in bad spot here. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sosa has the hooks in. Talley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sosa is riding his opponent, not letting Talley buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talley is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Sosa.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Talley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talley misses with a body shot.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Talley misses #TD#
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Talley!
Talley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sosa gets to mount! Talley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Talley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Talley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sosa not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talley tries to get to full guard but Sosa has control of the leg.
Well, if Sosa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Talley keeping hold of Sosa's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Talley trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sosa manages to pass to mount!
Talley working to try and regain half guard.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talley can do to turn this around?
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Talley can't escape the position. #T3#
Talley wants to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
Sosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Talley regains half guard.
Talley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sosa is thwarting Talley's attempts to control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Talley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sosa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sosa attempts a counter takedown but Talley avoids it well and moves away.
Talley pushes Sosa away with a front kick.
KJ Talley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Talley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talley lands a jab to the nose.
Talley tries to land a front kick but Sosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Talley looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Sosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sosa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Talley.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sosa blocks a jab.
Talley throws a leg kick #TD#
so Sosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Talley has his hands on Sosa's head, controlling the position.
Talley is trying to hold Sosa in close to prevent damage but Sosa has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa trying to control the pace. #T1#
Talley is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sosa jumps into side control!
Talley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nir Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sosa tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Talley tries to improve position but can't.
Sosa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Talley is trying to improve his position.
Sosa just content to control the position.
KJ Talley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Talley gets back to half guard.
Talley controlling the position well.
Talley is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Talley throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Talley throws an overhand right that lands on Sosa's shoulder, as Sosa tries to avoid the shot.
Talley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosa.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Talley sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Talley misses.
Sosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talley.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Talley throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talley wants to control but Sosa is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nir Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!

An out of breath and clearly excited Nir Sosa thanked Fury Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Madness MMA Clown Chaos 8     
Date:   Mar 29, 2017
#R1#
Muakbar misses with a wild combination.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haji Muakbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muakbar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sosa is fending him off so far but Muakbar persists. Nope, Sosa circles away and we're back to standing.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muakbar throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Muakbar lands a lovely overhand right.
Muakbar is looking to clinch.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Muakbar misses.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
Muakbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muakbar misses with a few strikes there.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Muakbar misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Muakbar does it's job there.
Muakbar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Muakbar throws a nice looking combination but Sosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Muakbar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muakbar tests Sosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot by Muakbar.
Sosa staying out of range there.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
A punch combination from Muakbar misses.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muakbar misses with a straight left. #CL#
Muakbar rushes Sosa and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Muakbar walks away with a smile on his face. Sosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Muakbar avoids it easily.
Muakbar misses with a straight right.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Muakbar looks to land a left hand but Sosa moved out of range nicely.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Muakbar jabs at Sosa's body.
Sosa moves out of range as Muakbar strikes.
Nice body punch from Muakbar.
Muakbar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Muakbar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sosa, pushing him back against the cage.
Sosa jumps guard but Muakbar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Muakbar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Muakbar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Haji Muakbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nir Sosa.
Muakbar working aggressively here.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
Muakbar tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Muakbar back against the cage.
Muakbar working aggressively here.
Muakbar tries to throw a body punch but Sosa avoids it by throwing Muakbar back against the cage.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Muakbar misses with the head strike.
Muakbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muakbar throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muakbar.
Muakbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sosas head.
Muakbar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muakbar misses with a body punch.
Muakbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa. #TD2#
Sosa gets control of Muakbar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sosa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sosa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muakbar throws a big right hand that misses.
Muakbar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Muakbar from controlling successfully.
Muakbar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haji Muakbar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Muakbar tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Muakbar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muakbar tries to work over Sosa's front leg with a kick but Sosa checks it.
A jab from Muakbar does it's job there.
Muakbar throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control.
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Sosa takes a little break here. Muakbar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muakbar isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Muakbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muakbar regains half guard.
Muakbar controlling the position well.
Sosa controlling the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Muakbar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muakbar pulls Sosa in to control the position.
Muakbar is trying to keep Sosa in close. #T3#
Sosa preventing the sweep.
Muakbar is controlling Sosa's posture.
Muakbar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muakbar jabs Sosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sosa defending well as Muakbar loads up on a big left hand.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muakbar just misses with a punch to the body.
Muakbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sosa moves away.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muakbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar takes a swing at Sosa's ribcage but misses.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
Muakbar misses with a two punch combination.
Muakbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muakbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muakbar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muakbar.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Haji Muakbar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Muakbar doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muakbar throws out a loose jab but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Muakbar has managed to clinch.
Muakbar throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muakbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Muakbar breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Muakbar.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muakbar defends it well.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Muakbar.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muakbar throws out the jab.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muakbar throws a leg kick but Sosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Muakbar.
Muakbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Muakbar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Muakbar.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Muakbar avoids it easily.
Muakbar tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Muakbar throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Muakbar fights it but they end up in guard.
Muakbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Muakbar wants to hit a switch here but Sosa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Muakbar there!
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muakbar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Sosa prevents Muakbar from getting the reversal.#T3#
Sosa controlling from the full mount.
Muakbar tries to reverse the position but Sosa maintains control.
Muakbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sosa controlling his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muakbar is desperately trying to improve his position but Sosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Haji Muakbar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muakbar tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nir Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muakbar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Haji Muakbar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muakbar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haji Muakbar!

During a confident post fight interview, Haji Muakbar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Madness MMA 11 Pain Train     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Wilkins misses with a few strikes there.
Wilkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilkins throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilkins is retaining full guard.
Sosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins controls Sosa momentarily but Sosa frees himself.
Wilkins controlling Sosa's posture. #T1#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilkins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sosa manages to pass to side control.
Wilkins wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins wants to get back to full guard but Sosa has passed into side control.
Wilkins is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sosa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Wilkins tries to reverse the position but Sosa maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wilkins is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Wilkins tries to improve his position but instead Sosa has taken his back!
Sosa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wilkins tries to roll but Sosa sticks to his back.
Sosa keeps control of the position easily here as Wilkins tries to buck him off.
Wilkins rolls, trying to escape but Sosa keeps control of the position.
Wilkins keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Sosa is not going to allow Wilkins to sit and survive in this position.
Sosa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilkins's body.
Wilkins tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wilkins looks to land a combination but Sosa avoids it well.
Wilkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilkins fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Wilkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkins can do to turn this around?
Wilkins thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it #TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilkins won't be happy with that.
Wilkins is looking to get back to his feet here but Sosa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wilkins's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nir Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilkins is trying to stand back up. #T1#
Sosa is riding his opponent, not letting Wilkins buck him off.
Sosa gets his hands free as Wilkins looks to control.
Wilkins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sosa has good solid back control here.
Sosa keeps control of the position as Wilkins tries to break free.
Wilkins trying to control the action but Sosa just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilkins rolls, trying to escape but Sosa keeps control of the position.
Sosa slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sosa is hanging on to Wilkins's back as he tries to escape.
Wilkins just trying to survive but Sosa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Wilkins wants to escape the position.
Sosa not allowing Wilkins to control his hands.
Wilkins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sosa is staying active.
Sosa is trying to stick to Wilkins's back but Wilkins is turning into Sosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wilkins.
Wilkins landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Wilkins throws a strike but Sosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sosa preventing the sweep.
Sosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sosa looking to pass the guard.
Sosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wilkins wants to control the position but Sosa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wilkins is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Wilkins wants to get back to full guard but Sosa has passed into side control.
Wilkins tries to improve position but can't.
Sosa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wilkins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sosa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilkins won't be happy with that.
Wilkins is looking to reverse the position.
Wilkins being controlled for a moment.
Sosa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sosa working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins tries to bench press Sosa off him but Sosa keeps the position. #T1#
Wilkins is still trying to improve position.
Wilkins struggling a bit here.
Wilkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkins is looking to reverse the position.
Wilkins sneaks back into half guard.
Wilkins has a hand on Sosa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sosa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wilkins prevents Sosa from taking his back.#T2#
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
Wilkins tries to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
Wilkins is desperately trying to improve his position but Sosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Wilkins tries to hold on but Sosa pushes him away. #T3#
Sosa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wilkins to take his back!
What can Wilkins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wilkins trying to control the action but Sosa just sinks the hooks in.
Sosa controls the action.
Wilkins trying to control the hands but Sosa won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Wilkins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sosa is not going to allow Wilkins to sit and survive in this position.
Sosa controlling well, preventing Wilkins from escaping the position.
Sosa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilkins's body.
Wilkins is in bad spot here.
Sosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wilkins doesn't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jay Wilkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sosa has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilkins's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nir Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!

Nir Sosa gave a mention to Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: DUEL#28 Business vs Tango     
Date:   Dec 11, 2016
#R1#
Tupper is looking to clinch.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Tupper avoids it easily.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
Sosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tupper scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sosa manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper trying desperately to get to his feet. #T1#
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tupper trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sosa content just to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tupper is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tupper really wants to buck Sosa off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Sosa has taken his back!#T3#
Tupper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sosa.
Tupper trying to get back to his feet but Sosa is in full control for now.
Tupper is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sosa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper trying to get back to his feet but Sosa is in full control for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sosa has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch but Sosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Tupper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tupper throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
so Sosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sosa manages to pass to side control.
Sosa content to control rather than advance.
Tupper is trying to stand back up but Sosa is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tupper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tupper.
Tupper tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sosa prevents Tupper from getting back to his feet.
Tupper is wriggling around but Sosa manages to pass to half guard. #T2#
Sosa is controlling the pace.
Tupper tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sosa manages to move to mount!
Tupper is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T3#
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Sosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tupper is trying to stand but he's just given Sosa his back.
Tupper is trying to get back to his feet but Sosa has full control of the position and if anything, Tupper has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sosa controlling the positon.
Tupper trying to get back to his feet but Sosa is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tupper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tupper defends it well.
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sosa takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tupper clinches with his opponent.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Tupper won't allow it. #BC#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Tupper closes the distance but Sosa moves to the side #TD2#
and Sosa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tupper's guard.
Sosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sosa is standing up over Tupper. Tupper looks to escape but Sosa dives into side control.
Sosa prevents Tupper from escaping the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Tupper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sosa has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tupper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Tupper avoids it easily.
A head kick from Tupper lands but Sosa takes it in his stride.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Tupper is looking to clinch but Sosa is avoiding it.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Tupper doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Tupper avoids it easily.#T3#
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tupper tries a low kick but Sosa avoids it.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
A head kick from Tupper lands but Sosa takes it in his stride.
Tupper looks to clinch #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sosa.
Sosa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES#
Tupper pushes Sosa off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tupper wants to clinch but Sosa slips to the side#TD2#
and Sosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sosa.
Tupper is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sosa dives into side control. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bobby Tupper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupper gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tupper really wants to buck Sosa off and get back to his feet.
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Tupper is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nir Sosa.
I've got Sosa 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!

Nir Sosa very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: DUEL#22 Business vs Adrian     
Date:   Nov 20, 2016
#R1#
Kadota thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kadota!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadota is looking to regain half guard here but Sosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Sosa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kadota!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Kadota tries to control Sosa's body but Sosa pushes him off. Kadota squirms to his side and now Sosa has his back!
Sosa keeps control of the position as Kadota tries to break free.
Sosa is trying to stick to Kadota's back but Kadota is turning into Sosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kadota.
Kadota throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Kadota wants to control from the top but Sosa keeps moving.
Sosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kadota trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kadota is looking to work some ground and pound but Sosa has wrist control.#T3#
Sosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kadota controls the pace.
Sosa pulls Kadota in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kadota misses with a low kick as Sosa jumps back.
Sosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kadota looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kadota throws out the jab.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kadota pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kadota lands with a right hand.
Kadota misses with a straight left.
Kadota throws a leg kick that misses.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.#T4#
Kadota throws out a loose jab but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kadota throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kadota lands a head shot.#TD#
Kadota gets the takedown into side control.
Kadota trying to control the action but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Sosa tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadota working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kadota.
The ground and pound from Kadota seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Kadota dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadota.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kadota misses with a body kick.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.
Kadota misses with a straight right. #TD#
Kadota shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sosa's guard.
Kadota throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kadota is fighting to break Sosa's control of his arms but Sosa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Kadota from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa seems keen to control Kadota's posture.#T1#
Kadota with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sosa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kadota puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kadota trying to control from Sosa's half guard. Sosa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kadota throws a strike but Sosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sosa preventing the sweep.
Takashi Kadota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Sosa pushes down on Kadota's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kadota trying to control here.
Sosa stalling. #SUB#
Kadota looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Sosa content to control rather than advance.
Kadota tries to get to full guard but Sosa has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kadota throws a looping overhand right but Sosa ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.
Nir Sosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadota.
Sosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kadota defends it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kadota, right into the meat.
Kadota tries to land a front kick but Sosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kadota with a hook.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Kadota avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kadota throws a low kick but Sosa avoids it.
Sosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kadota misses with an uppercut.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Kadota dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kadota wants to slow Sosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Kadota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sosa moves out of range as Kadota throws a body kick.
Sosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kadota pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa moves away from the strike by Kadota.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kadota throws a low kick, looking for Sosa's leg but Sosa calmly moves out of range.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Kadota pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Kadota scores with a takedown into Sosa's guard.
Kadota has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sosa has control of Kadota's left arm, preventing Kadota from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadota works over Sosa with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Kadota scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kadota in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadota works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kadota with the ground and pound but Sosa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sosa pulls Kadota in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kadota accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kadota looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Kadota looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sosa passes into half guard.
Well, if Sosa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kadota wants to control the action here but instead Sosa manages to pass to full mount!
Sosa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kadota to take his back!
Well, with Sosa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kadota is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T3#
I would not like to be Kadota right now.
Kadota wants to control his opponent's hands but Sosa gets his hands free.
Kadota tries to escape but Sosa has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kadota just trying to survive but Sosa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kadota tries to break free.
Sosa biding his time, looking for the opening. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kadota breaks Sosa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kadota tries to free his leg and advance position but Sosa is retaining full guard.
Kadota is working hard here to advance position.
Kadota trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sosa is adopting a defensive guard.
Kadota with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Kadota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kadota has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Kadota!

Takashi Kadota 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.

 

Event: DUEL#17 Myles vs Hunter 2     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Jab by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter 1 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Fighter 1 gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fighter 1 misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
Fighter 1 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter 1 has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
Fighter 1 lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fighter 1 rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter 1 shoots for a takedown but Sosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Fighter 1 rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Sosa fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Sosa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fighter 1 uses from the top position.
Fighter 1 wants to pass the guard but Sosa is keeping the position.
Sosa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fighter 1 controls the pace.
Fighter 1 wants to stand but Sosa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fighter 1 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fighter 1 wants to get up but he can't break Sosa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fighter 1 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa moves away #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fighter 1 is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sosa dives into side control. #REVR#
Fighter 1 is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sosa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sosa taking a breather here. #T3##ES#
Fighter 1 explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fighter 1 tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Fighter 1 avoids it easily.
Fighter 1 fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter 1.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fighter 1 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fighter 1. That's going to slow Sosa down. #CL#
Fighter 1 drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage. #BC#
Fighter 1 breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter 1 throws a leg kick but Sosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Fighter 1 doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter 1 defends it well.
Fighter 1 closes the distance but Sosa moves to the side #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter 1 is looking to stand up but Sosa isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring Fighter 1 dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A leg kick checked by Sosa.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Fighter 1.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter 1 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fighter 1 misses with a two punch combination.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
A leg kick checked by Sosa.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa moves out of range.
Fighter 1 fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter 1.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC#
Fighter 1 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 wants to slow Sosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Fighter 1 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sosa tries to avoid it but Fighter 1 manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sosa to the ground. Sosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Fighter 1 tries for a takedown but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter 1 throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter 1 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Sosa. No joy for Fighter 1 on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparring Fighter 1. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away.
Fighter 1 fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter 1 defends it well.
Sparring Fighter 1 is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
Fighter 1 fails to land the takedown.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa is having none of it.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Fighter 1 closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Sosa manages to pull guard.
Fighter 1 looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sosa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Fighter 1 wants to stand and escape but Sosa is having none of it.
Nir Sosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter 1 looking for a sweep. Not yet Fighter 1, not yet.
Fighter 1 is looking to stand up but Sosa isn't so interested in that idea.
Fighter 1 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fighter 1 wants to stand but Sosa is controlling the position.
Sosa pushing down on Fighter 1's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sosa prevents Fighter 1 from standing back up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch but Sosa is having none of it.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Fighter 1 has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Fighter 1 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparring Fighter 1 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter 1 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fighter 1 looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter 1 moves to clinch but Sosa breaks away #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Fighter 1 fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Fighter 1 uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fighter 1 tries to close the distance and clinch but Sosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter 1 defends it well.
Fighter 1 wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Fighter 1 wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Fighter 1 pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fighter 1 fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Fighter 1 has Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter 1 throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Fighter 1 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fighter 1 fails to land the takedown.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Sosa circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet.
Fighter 1 is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sosa jumps into side control!
Fighter 1 tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3#
Fighter 1 tries to break free.
Fighter 1 wants to get back to his feet.
Sosa doesn't have the hooks in and Fighter 1 manages to turn into his guard.
Fighter 1 being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter 1 is looking to stand up but Sosa won't let him. #T4#
Sosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fighter 1 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Fighter 1 gets to his feet. Sosa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fighter 1 moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fighter 1 is looking to clinch but Sosa is avoiding it.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up.
Fighter 1 tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter 1 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Fighter 1 misses #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fighter 1 wants to sweep but no luck.
Fighter 1 wants to stand and escape but Sosa is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nir Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sosa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Nir Sosa waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
Sparring Fighter 1 was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still standing here, so you apparently didn't accomplish your goal.'.

 

Event: DUEL#13 Silver vs Jordan     
Date:   Sep 25, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Tupper clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Tupper manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Tupper clinches up with Sosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Sosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tupper just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch.
Tupper looks to land a combination but Sosa avoids it well.
Tupper tries to clinch there but Sosa circles away. #CL2#
Tupper closes the distance and clinches.
Sosa dodges an elbow strike from Tupper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tupper breaks from the clinch.
Sosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tupper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupper.
Tupper tries a low kick but Sosa avoids it.#T1##CL2#
Tupper gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobby Tupper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupper looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupper sprawls and moves away.
Tupper misses with a two punch combination.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Tupper moves into the clinch.
Sosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tupper smiles and moves away.
Tupper tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tupper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tupper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tupper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Tupper drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Tupper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Tupper tries to clinch but Sosa is having none of it.
Tupper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A low kick from Tupper is predictable there #TD#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Tupper fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupper wants to stand and escape but Sosa is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper wants to get back to his feet but Sosa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Sosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupper wants to stand up but Sosa is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tupper throws a head kick but Sosa moves out of range.
Tupper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch but Sosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tupper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sosa attempts a counter takedown but Tupper avoids it well and moves away.
Tupper throws a sloppy head kick and Sosa moves out of range easily.
Sosa attempts a counter takedown but Tupper avoids it well and moves away.
Tupper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupper throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Tupper fights it but they end up in guard.
Tupper is looking to stand up but Sosa isn't so interested in that idea.
Sosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Tupper.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupper throws a leg kick which misses Sosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Sosa tries to avoid it.
Tupper doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tupper wants to clinch.
Sosa attempts a counter takedown but Tupper avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper tries to clinch but Sosa is having none of it.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupper sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tupper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Tupper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tupper misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tupper is trying to stand up here but Sosa is controlling him well.
Sosa controlling the action here.
Tupper is trying to stand back up but Sosa is controlling him #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sosa in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tupper clinches.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Tupper holds him up against the cage and eventually Sosa drops back down to his feet.
Sosa is trying to pull guard but Tupper has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Tupper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Tupper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Tupper drives through and clinches with Sosa against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Tupper manages to break the clinch.
Tupper moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Tupper as he connects with a hook.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupper throws a leg kick but Sosa checks it.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupper sprawls and moves away.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Tupper lands a two punch combo.
Tupper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupper throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Tupper is quick to defend against it.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Tupper tries to clinch up.
Tupper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tupper sprawls and moves away.
Bobby Tupper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Tupper.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tupper doesn't manage to clinch there - Sosa circles away.
Tupper scores with a push kick.
Sosa avoids the head kick by Tupper.
Tupper tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tupper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Tupper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Tupper forces Sosa back against the cage and clinches.
Tupper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Tupper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tupper tries to clinch up#TD#
and Sosa counters with a single leg into guard. Tupper didn't expect that.
Sosa stops Tupper from standing up.
Tupper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sosa controls the pace.
Tupper is looking to stand up but Sosa isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa is standing up over Tupper. Tupper looks to escape but Sosa dives into side control.
Sosa prevents Tupper from escaping the position.#T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tupper is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Tupper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sosa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Tupper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupper misses with a double jab #TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tupper won't be happy with that. #T2#
Tupper wants to get back to his feet.
Tupper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tupper prevents Sosa from improving position.
Tupper pushes Sosa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sosa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Sosa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nir Sosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Sosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tupper thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it #TD#
so Sosa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sosa stops Tupper from standing up.
Tupper is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Tupper wants to get back to his feet but Sosa passes into half guard.
Nir Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tupper tries to kick Sosa off but Sosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bobby Tupper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tupper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nir Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tupper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Tupper!

 

Event: DUEL#7 Parker vs Ponjev     
Date:   Aug 14, 2016
#R1#
Sosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sosa defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Sosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jordan throws a jab when Sosa was well out of range.
Jordan lands with a good body shot.
Jordan scores with a nice right hand.
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sosa.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edwin Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Jordan throws a left that rocks Sosa and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jordan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sosa regain composure! #CUT#
It looks like Nir Sosa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The strikes coming from Jordan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jordan tries to score with some ground and pound. Sosa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jordan wants to control but Sosa is keeping him busy. #T1#
An elbow from Jordan crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Jordan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jordan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jordan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jordan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jordan working the ground and pound but Sosa is defending the strikes.
Jordan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sosa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T2#
Jordan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sosa keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Jordan.
Sosa is trying to improve his position.
Jordan throws a strike aimed at the side of Sosa's head but Sosa avoids it well.
Jordan wants to control but Sosa is keeping him busy.
Sosa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jordan.
Jordan taking a break here but Sosa is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Jordan is stalling here. Sosa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jordan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sosa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jordan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jordan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Sosa tries to pass to full mount but Jordan defends it.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jordan trying to control but Sosa postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edwin Jordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nir Sosa's cut.
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.
#R2#
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sosa.
Sosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jordan looks to land a combination but Sosa avoids it well.
Sosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jordan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Sosa moved out of range nicely.
Sosa dodges the punch combination from Jordan. #T1#
Jordan throws a jab when Sosa was well out of range.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jordan defends it well.
Jordan missing with a left hand there. Sosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A swing and a miss from Jordan.
Jordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
Sosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jordan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jordan throws a looping overhand right but Sosa ducks down to avoid it.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosa manages to avoid it.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Jordan avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Jordan.
Jordan throws a jab when Sosa was well out of range.#T2#
Jordan lands the left hand.
Jordan misses with a body kick.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
Jordan misses with a looping right.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick from Jordan is predictable there #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Jordan fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan looking to control.
Sosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jordan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sosa controls the pace.
Sosa stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.#T3#
Sosa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jordan is looking for a sweep. Sosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jordan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jordan defends it well.
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Sosa dodges the punch combination from Jordan.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jordan defends it well.
A left lands for Jordan.
Jordan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jordan duly obliges.
Sosa moves away from the strike by Jordan.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sosa blocks a jab.
Jordan misses with the combination.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edwin Jordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nir Sosa's cut.
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!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Sosa.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Sosa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jordan fails to land with a series of punches.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Jordan avoids it easily.
Jordan throws a hook to the side of Sosa's head but Sosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Jordan lunges at Sosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sosa's hand.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
Good work by Sosa as he checks the leg kick.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jordan.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sosa defending well as Jordan loads up on a big left hand.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jordan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jordan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jordan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Jordan throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
Sosa walks into a stiff left hand from Jordan.
Edwin Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Nice combo by Jordan! Oh, that's hurt him - Sosa falls to the canvas and Jordan follows him into side control.
Sosa regains half guard, as Jordan was trying to land strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jordan looks to land a strike but Sosa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jordan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Edwin Jordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Jordan trying to control but Sosa is working from the bottom.
Jordan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Jordan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sosa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sosa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jordan trying to control the position. #T3#
Sosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edwin Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordan is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Nir Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Jordan misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edwin Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwin Jordan!

After winning the bout, Edwin Jordan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DUEL#4 Parker vs Bentner     
Date:   Jul 24, 2016
#R1#
Spade throws a shot from downtown. Sosa moves away and avoids it.
Sosa attempts a counter takedown but Spade avoids it well and moves away.
Spade misses with a double jab #TD#
and Sosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sosa. #SUB2#
Spade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sosa defends it easily.#SUB2#
Spade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spade has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sosa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spade.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Spade is trying to work for a sweep but Sosa has mounted him!
Sosa controlling from mount.
Spade looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Spade do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Spade rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Sosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spade wants to control the action here but instead Sosa manages to pass to full mount!
Spade is working to get back to half guard.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Spade is trying to escape the mount.
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Spade wants to get back to his feet.
Spade tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
Sosa controlling his opponent. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that round.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Spade looking to score a takedown here. Sosa is defending well but Spade drives through and ends up in Sosa's guard.
Spade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sosa managing to control the position.
Spade throws a strike but Sosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade is trying to keep Sosa in close.
Nir Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spade looking for a sweep. Not yet Spade, not yet. #T1#
Spade pulls Sosa in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Spade working for submissions but it's allowed Sosa to get to half guard.
Sosa trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosa uses his free foot to push down on Spade's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spade.
Spade wants to get back to his feet.
Spade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sosa looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Spade is trying to stand but he's just given Sosa his back.
Sosa is hanging on to Spade's back as he tries to escape.
Spade trying to get back to his feet but Sosa is in full control for now.
Spade rolls, trying to escape but Sosa keeps control of the position.
Spade is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sosa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Spade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Spade tries to break free. #T4#
Spade is still trying to improve position.
Sosa doesn't have the hooks in and Spade manages to turn into his guard.
Spade throws a big elbow that misses.
Sosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Sosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spade is looking to pass into half guard but Sosa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sosa is in guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Spade looking for subs off his back but Sosa has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spade looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spade sprawls and moves away.
Sosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spade finds it's way round the side to connect with Sosa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa moves out of range as Spade strikes.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Spade is quick to defend against it.
Spade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Spade throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
Spade misses with a wild combination.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A slow jab from Spade misses its intended target.
Spade throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Spade working for submissions but it's allowed Sosa to get to half guard.
Spade wants to improve his position but Sosa is controlling well.
Sosa tries to pass to full mount but Spade defends it.
Sosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Sosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sosa passes to side control.
Sosa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spade!
Scott Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sosa moves to the back.
Spade is in bad spot here. #T4#
Spade is trying to stand back up.
Spade is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sosa.
Spade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Spade doesn't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nir Sosa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!

Nir Sosa made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: DUEL#1 Rise Of The Champion     
Date:   Jul 02, 2016
#R1#
Jalgratas misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Jalgratas misses #TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jalgratas has his hands on Sosa's head, controlling the position.
Sosa stopping the sweep attempt from Jalgratas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Jalgratas wants to sweep here but Sosa controlling him for the moment.
Jalgratas is trying to control the position but Sosa postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jalgratas seems keen to control Sosa's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jalgratas throws a head kick but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jalgratas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jalgratas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa moves out of range as Jalgratas throws a body kick.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Jalgratas is quick to defend against it.
We've been informed that Jalgratas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jalgratas throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Jalgratas fights it but they end up in guard.
Jalgratas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jalgratas managing to control the position. #T3#
Jalgratas looking for a sweep. Not yet Jalgratas, not yet.
Jalgratas keeps trying to improve his position.
Jalgratas trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jalgratas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sosa is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jalgratas thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it #TD#
and Sosa counters with a single leg into guard. Jalgratas didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jalgratas is striking off his back. Sosa thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Jalgratas is trying to maintain the position but Sosa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jalgratas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sosa jumps into side control!
Jalgratas is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jalgratas.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jalgratas thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it #TD#
and Sosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sosa.
Jalgratas wants to improve his position but instead Sosa has moved into half guard.
Jalgratas tries to get to full guard but Sosa has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas has a hand on Sosa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sosa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jalgratas tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
Nir Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Jalgratas is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sosa is staying active.
Jalgratas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jalgratas wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.
Jalgratas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jalgratas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jalgratas tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
Sosa controlling from mount.
Sosa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jalgratas for as long as he can get away with.
Sosa wants to control the pace but Jalgratas is squirming around nicely.
Sosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jalgratas can do to turn this around?#T3#
Jalgratas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sosa controlling the position easily from mount.
Jalgratas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jalgratas really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jalgratas has given up his back here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jalgratas trying to control the action but Sosa just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jalgratas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sosa blocks a head kick by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jalgratas sprawls and moves away.
Jalgratas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Jalgratas is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jalgratas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sosa moves into full mount! Jalgratas won't be happy about that!
Jalgratas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jalgratas wants to control but Sosa is having none of it.
Jalgratas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jalgratas is trying to control but can't.
Jalgratas wants to get back to full guard but Sosa has mounted him!
Jalgratas is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Jalgratas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jalgratas has given up his back here.
Jalgratas controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Jalgratas is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T3#
Jalgratas trying to control the position but Sosa manages to sink in the hooks.
Jalgratas tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sosa is not going to allow Jalgratas to sit and survive in this position.
Sosa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jalgratas tries to escape but Sosa has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jalgratas trying to control the action but Sosa just sinks the hooks in.
Sosa is hanging on to Jalgratas's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jalgratas just trying to survive but Sosa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jaan Jalgratas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jalgratas is in bad spot here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nir Sosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!

Nir Sosa made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SP-ICON:Marshal V.S. Ohchooto     
Date:   May 07, 2016
#R1#
Klincko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosa.
Sosa ducks under a wild hook from Klincko.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Klincko looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Klincko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Klincko defends it well.
Klincko scoring well with a low kick there.
Klincko throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sosa enables Klincko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klincko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klincko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klincko throws an elbow that misses. Sosa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klincko's guard. Nice move by Sosa!#REVB#
Klincko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sosa controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Sosa stopping the sweep attempt from Klincko.
Klincko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sosa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Klincko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sosa content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Sosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Klincko gets back to full guard.
Klincko wants to sweep here but Sosa controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Klincko looking to control.
Klincko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Klincko is looking to sweep but instead, Sosa has passed into half guard.
Klincko is trying to get back to full guard.
Klincko trying to control but Sosa postures up.
Klincko has a hand on Sosa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sosa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Klincko looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Sosa is trying to stick to Klincko's back but Klincko is turning into Sosa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sosa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Klincko.
Klincko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klincko landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klincko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sosa has Klincko pulled in close to control his posture.
Klincko trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klincko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Klincko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klincko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klincko throws a big elbow that misses.
Klincko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Klincko from controlling successfully.
Klincko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klincko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klincko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klincko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sosa is controlling Klincko's posture.
Klincko throwing strikes from guard but Sosa blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Klincko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Dave Klincko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klincko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sosa manages to avoid it.
Klincko connects with a body shot.
Sosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Klincko just misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klincko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klincko throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a single leg into guard. Klincko didn't expect that.
Klincko is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sosa dives into side control. #REVR#
Klincko tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Klincko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Klincko has a hand on Sosa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sosa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Klincko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sosa prevents Klincko from improving his position.
Klincko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sosa jumps into side control!
Klincko tries to buck Sosa off but Sosa is having none of it.#T2#
Sosa just content to control the position.
Klincko is not content to let Sosa control the position.
Klincko looking for a sweep but Sosa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Klincko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sosa avoids the attempt from Klincko to control.
Klincko is desperately trying to improve his position but Sosa has a good base and remains in mount.
Dave Klincko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klincko is working hard here to advance position.
Sosa controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Klincko prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Klincko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Klincko is trying to stand back up.
Klincko tries to escape the position. #T4#
Klincko wants to get back to his feet.
Sosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Klincko doesn't escape.
Klincko tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klincko wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klincko tries to roll but Sosa sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Klincko shoots in looking for a takedown. Sosa tries to sprawl out of it but Klincko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sosa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Klincko takes a swing at Sosa's ribcage but misses.
Klincko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Klincko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Klincko misses with a looping right.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Klincko thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a single leg into guard. Klincko didn't expect that.
Sosa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klincko looking for a sweep. Not yet Klincko, not yet. #T1#
Klincko wants to improve his position but instead Sosa has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Klincko looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sosa passes into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sosa controlling the position from side mount.
Klincko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sosa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sosa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sosa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Klincko to take his back!
Klincko is trying to break free.
Sosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Klincko doesn't escape. #T3#
Klincko can't escape the position.
Klincko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sosa.
Sosa keeps control of the position as Klincko tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klincko is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sosa. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Klincko is trying to break free.
Sosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Klincko doesn't escape.
Klincko is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nir Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sosa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!

Nir Sosa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fury Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: SP-ICON: Ohchooto V.S Unkown 3     
Date:   Apr 09, 2016
#R1#
Sosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Backlund walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Backlund has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Backlund.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sosa checks a leg kick.
Backlund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund misses with a low kick.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Backlund pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Backlund avoids it easily.#T1#
Backlund throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Backlund.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Backlund pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa checks a leg kick nicely.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sosa checks a leg kick.
Backlund throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Backlund fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sosa to the ground. Backlund is now in Sosa's guard.
Backlund tries to free his leg and advance position but Sosa is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Backlund drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sosa dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sosa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backlund wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Backlund bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sosa's guard. #REVR##T3#
Sosa is pulling down on Backlund's head. It's preventing any offense from Backlund, at least for the moment.
Backlund passes Sosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Backlund is looking for a kimura but Sosa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Backlund to get the leverage.
Sosa moves into full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sosa keeping full guard, as Backlund tries to pass.
Sosa looking to control.
Backlund looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Backlund dominated that round.
That's time! Backlund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Backlund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Backlund defends it well.
Backlund misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Sosa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Backlund's guard.
Backlund trying to keep a closed guard but Sosa is proving a slippery customer.
Backlund has his hands on Sosa's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Sosa stopping the sweep attempt from Backlund.
Backlund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sosa preventing the sweep.
Sosa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Backlund looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sosa has picked Backlund up and slammed him! Backlund can't keep hold of the triangle and Sosa manages to pass to side control!
Backlund is letting Sosa control him for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Backlund regains half guard.
Sosa content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Backlund actively working from the bottom here.
Sosa is thwarting Backlund's attempts to control the position.
Backlund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
Backlund wants to sweep but Sosa has passed to side control!
Backlund can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backlund is trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sosa blocks a leg kick.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Backlund throws out a leg kick but Sosa moves out of range and Backlund only half commits.
Sosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bob Backlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Backlund throws a leg kick but Sosa checks it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Backlund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Backlund misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Sosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Backlund!
Backlund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Backlund trying his best to control but Sosa has mounted him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backlund wants to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
Sosa controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nir Sosa 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!
#R3#
Backlund motions for Sosa to come forward. Backlund throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A bone on bone clash there as Sosa blocks the leg kick.
Backlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Backlund tries to work over Sosa's front leg with a kick but Sosa checks it.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Backlund defends it well.
Good work by Sosa as he checks the leg kick.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Backlund avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backlund finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Backlund tried to score with a low kick but Sosa checks it.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Sosa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sosa wants it to stay on the feet.
And Sosa tries to counter it with a takedown but Backlund pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sosa checks a low kick from Backlund.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Sosa checks a low kick from Backlund.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Backlund avoids it easily.
Sosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Backlund is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Backlund connects with a high kick. #T2##CL#
Backlund forces Sosa back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Sosa pulls Backlund into guard.
Sosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sosa keeping full guard, as Backlund tries to pass. #T3#
Backlund is working hard here to advance position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Backlund works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sosa keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sosa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Backlund is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Backlund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sosa is out of range and Backlund settles back down.
Backlund misses with a low kick.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Backlund misses with a low kick. #TD#
Backlund shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa manages to get to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Backlund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Backlund has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Backlund!

After the fight, Bob Backlund was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: fogies Trudeau V Malek     
Date:   Mar 09, 2016
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with the left hand. Sosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel Penn Alliance has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sosa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sosa takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD2#
Steel Penn Alliance feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sosa keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn Alliance, not yet. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a triangle but Sosa pushes his legs off easily.
Sosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sosa passes into half guard.
Sosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sosa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Sosa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Steel Penn Alliance tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sosa wants to control the pace but Steel Penn Alliance is squirming around nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying desperately to improve position.
Sosa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sosa looking to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sosa controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa fails to move to back control.
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 Nir Sosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Sosa moves out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in but Sosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel Penn Alliance. Steel Penn Alliance obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Steel Penn Alliance throws a sloppy head kick and Sosa moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Sosa moves out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a sloppy head kick and Sosa moves out of range easily.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance is quick to defend against it.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots for a takedown but Sosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel Penn Alliance somewhat.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel Penn Alliance sprawls and moves away.
Nir Sosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn Alliance.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel Penn Alliance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sosa is fending him off so far but Steel Penn Alliance persists. Nope, Sosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in looking for a takedown but Sosa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn Alliance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance is quick to defend against it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa attempts a counter takedown but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A head kick misses from Steel Penn Alliance.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel Penn Alliance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a nice head kick! #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sosa's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Steel Penn Alliance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Steel Penn Alliance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sosa avoids the head kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown but Sosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sosa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Sosa stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The Steel Penn Alliance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sosa is trying to control Steel Penn Alliance's posture but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Sosa is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sosa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel Penn Alliance but great work by Sosa.
Steel Penn Alliance can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Steel Penn Alliance gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance gets full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep here but Sosa controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Steel Penn Alliance has an active guard here but Sosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Sosa passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Steel Penn Alliance really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sosa tries to control but Steel Penn Alliance wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Sosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa wants to control the pace but Steel Penn Alliance is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nir Sosa.
I think Sosa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nir Sosa!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nir Sosa made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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