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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Killsbrough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sosa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Maria Conchita - Vamos A Bailar. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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196 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Killsbrough!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killsbrough swings for the body but Sosa moves out of range.
Killsbrough misses with a wild body shot.
Killsbrough connects with a nice looking jab.
Sosa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killsbrough's hands.
A cross from Sosa lands.
Killsbrough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killsbrough tries to avoid it but Sosa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killsbrough to the ground. Killsbrough escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killsbrough thows a body shot but no joy.
Sosa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Killsbrough sprawls well initially but Sosa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Killsbrough tries to roll over but Sosa keeps him under control.
Killsbrough really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sosa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sosa moves into full mount! Killsbrough won't be happy about that!
Sosa wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Sosa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Killsbrough has worked his arm free - good work by Killsbrough!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough is trying to control Sosa's posture but Sosa avoids it.
Killsbrough tries to bench press Sosa off him but Sosa keeps the position.
Killsbrough manages to get back to half guard.
Sosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Killsbrough doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sosa.
Sosa trying to control from half guard but Killsbrough is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Killsbrough takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Killsbrough gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killsbrough tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sosa avoids it.
Sosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killsbrough just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Killsbrough is trying to break the clinch but Sosa has him pressed against the ropes.
Killsbrough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sosa has him pressed against the ropes.
Sosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sosa.
Killsbrough has had enough of the clinch but Sosa keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Sosa.
Sosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killsbrough gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killsbrough tries to break free but Sosa pushes him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough has had enough of the clinch but Sosa keeps him there for the moment.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killsbrough stops a takedown attempt from Sosa.
Killsbrough is trying to break the clinch but Sosa has him pressed against the ropes.
Killsbrough has had enough of the clinch but Sosa keeps him there for the moment.
Sosa prevents Killsbrough from breaking the clinch.
Killsbrough tries to circle away but Sosa has him pinned against the ropes.
Killsbrough is trying to break free.
A short right from Sosa.
Sosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killsbrough pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killsbrough pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyler Killsbrough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Killsbrough looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killsbrough throws a right and a left that Sosa avoids nicely.
Sosa lands with an overhand left.
Sosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Killsbrough tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killsbrough with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa closes the distance and clinches.
Killsbrough is working for takedown but Sosa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killsbrough tries to break free but Sosa pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Killsbrough's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Killsbrough wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sosa managing to block the knees to the body from Killsbrough.
Sosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killsbrough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sosa goes for a takedown attempt but Killsbrough pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Killsbrough there.
Killsbrough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Killsbrough finds it's target.
Killsbrough tries to bum rush Sosa with a series of wild strikes but Sosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sosa lands a jab to the nose.
Killsbrough looks to land a body kick but Sosa moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Killsbrough dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killsbrough avoids it really well and circles away.
Killsbrough misses with a few strikes there.
Killsbrough lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sosa's sensitive parts.
Tyler Killsbrough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killsbrough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A bone on bone clash there as Sosa blocks the leg kick.
Killsbrough throws a push kick but Sosa slaps the foot to one side.
Killsbrough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sosa.
Killsbrough clinches.
Sosa is trying to drag Killsbrough to the mat but Killsbrough just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Killsbrough is trying to break free.
Sosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killsbrough just stands there and leans against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killsbrough looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killsbrough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sosa has him pressed against the ropes.
Sosa is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Killsbrough gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sosa is defending well for now.
Killsbrough prevents the takedown attempt.
Sosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killsbrough pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killsbrough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killsbrough throws a sloppy head kick and Sosa moves out of range easily.
Sosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sosa clinches with his opponent.
Killsbrough throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sosa blocks it with crossed arms.
Sosa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Killsbrough is trying to keep an underhook but Sosa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sosa prevents Killsbrough from improving his position.
Killsbrough is trying to maintain the position but Sosa is very close to passing his half guard.
Sosa works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sosa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Killsbrough is surviving well by controlling Sosa's body position as best he can.
Killsbrough tries to reverse the position but Sosa maintains control.
Sosa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sosa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Killsbrough has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killsbrough is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa goes for an armbar but Killsbrough turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Killsbrough.
Killsbrough must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killsbrough is looking to stand up but Sosa won't let him.
Killsbrough trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sosa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sosa is working hard here to advance position.
Killsbrough decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sosa, up you get!
Sosa has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Killsbrough tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Killsbrough is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sosa moves into full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sosa looking to secure an arm triangle but Killsbrough defends it well.
Sosa prevents Killsbrough from getting the reversal.
Sosa goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Killsbrough turns into him and now he's in Sosa's guard.
Sosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Alejandro Sosa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killsbrough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sosa rushes Killsbrough and presses him up against the ropes.
Sosa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killsbrough avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sosa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killsbrough avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Sosa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sosa fails to pull guard.
Killsbrough is trying to break free.
Killsbrough is trying to stall.
Sosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killsbrough pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killsbrough is trying to break free.
Sosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killsbrough gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sosa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killsbrough is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Killsbrough is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killsbrough is trying to break free.
Killsbrough wants to get back to striking at distance but Sosa won't allow it.
Killsbrough is pressed up against the ropes. Sosa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killsbrough down to the mat. Killsbrough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Killsbrough scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Killsbrough catches Sosa right on the button with a cross.
Killsbrough tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killsbrough misses with a jab to the body
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Killsbrough is looking to control Sosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killsbrough avoid being mounted?
Killsbrough tries to kick Sosa off but Sosa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Killsbrough is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sosa wants to take a breather but Killsbrough is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough landing a few short strikes.
Sosa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Killsbrough tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Killsbrough manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sosa trying to control from Killsbrough's half guard. Killsbrough has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Killsbrough is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sosa trying to control but Killsbrough is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsbrough can't keep his opponent in guard - Sosa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sosa wants to free his trapped foot but Killsbrough is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sosa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Killsbrough prevents Sosa from taking his back.
Sosa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Killsbrough is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa keeping moving, preventing Killsbrough from controlling successfully.
Killsbrough is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sosa pulls Killsbrough in to control the position.
Sosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sosa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Killsbrough is now in half guard.
Killsbrough thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sosa's head.
Sosa is looking to improve his position.
Killsbrough trying to control the action but Sosa is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Killsbrough.
I think Killsbrough 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tyler Killsbrough!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Tyler Killsbrough!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Tyler Killsbrough!
Tyler Killsbrough wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
RATING
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