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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nir Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins has chosen Sans Pression - Numero 1 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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191 lbs
33 - 22 - 0 |
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193 lbs
34 - 46 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nir Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a strike but Sosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wilkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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