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Gets dominated via grappling again
Rosa lost to Darrick Minner via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 29-27) at UFC Vegas 19 on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Rosa struggled to defend takedowns and work back to his feet, which led to a one-sided loss to Minner. Rosa showcased his toughness and willingness to pursue the submission, but Minner's control proved to be too much. Rosa has traded wins and losses since entering the UFC.
Rosa struggled to defend takedowns and work back to his feet, which led to a one-sided loss to Minner. Rosa showcased his toughness and willingness to pursue the submission, but Minner's control proved to be too much. Rosa has traded wins and losses since entering the UFC.
Slated to fight Minner
Rosa will take on Darrick Minner in a featherweight bout at a UFC event scheduled for Feb. 20, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rosa has alternated wins and losses in each of his first UFC matchups, most recently defeating Kevin Aguilar via split decision in June. He'll attempt to build his first winning streak under the UFC banner against Minner, who most recently defeated T.J. Laramie via submission (guillotine choke) in September. Rosa has an advantage in height, but Minner has a slight edge in reach.
Rosa has alternated wins and losses in each of his first UFC matchups, most recently defeating Kevin Aguilar via split decision in June. He'll attempt to build his first winning streak under the UFC banner against Minner, who most recently defeated T.J. Laramie via submission (guillotine choke) in September. Rosa has an advantage in height, but Minner has a slight edge in reach.
Faces medical suspension
Rosa has a forehead laceration that will leave him suspended through Aug. 13 unless he gets cleared by a doctors, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rosa can also have no contact until July 29 due to this injury. It comes off the heels of his victory over Kevin Aguilar via split decision at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. The win continued his streak of alternating wins and losses through his first eight UFC bouts. He will certainly look to end that streak once he is cleared to fight again.
Rosa can also have no contact until July 29 due to this injury. It comes off the heels of his victory over Kevin Aguilar via split decision at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. The win continued his streak of alternating wins and losses through his first eight UFC bouts. He will certainly look to end that streak once he is cleared to fight again.
Takes split decision in Vegas
Rosa defeated Kevin Aguilar via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Rosa, who is best known for his mat exploits, has to be thrilled he emerged with any sort of victory in a fight that was primarily contested on the feet. The fighters combined for three takedown attempts and each failed. What Rosa did do successfully is make a concerted effort to damage Aguilar with leg strikes. Rosa's athleticism is limited, and he gets by with grit and determination. That was on full display in this one. Rosa has somehow managed to alternate wins and losses in his first eight UFC bouts.
Rosa, who is best known for his mat exploits, has to be thrilled he emerged with any sort of victory in a fight that was primarily contested on the feet. The fighters combined for three takedown attempts and each failed. What Rosa did do successfully is make a concerted effort to damage Aguilar with leg strikes. Rosa's athleticism is limited, and he gets by with grit and determination. That was on full display in this one. Rosa has somehow managed to alternate wins and losses in his first eight UFC bouts.
Booked for June 13
Rosa is scheduled to fight Kevin Aguilar in a featherweight match at the UFC's June 13 event, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rosa is coming off a defeat via unanimous decision against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 249. Having switched back and forth between wins and losses for his first seven UFC fights, he'll now look to continue that pattern against Aguilar and return to the victory column. Rosa will benefit from a two inch height advantage, but Aguilar boasts the superior reach.
Rosa is coming off a defeat via unanimous decision against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 249. Having switched back and forth between wins and losses for his first seven UFC fights, he'll now look to continue that pattern against Aguilar and return to the victory column. Rosa will benefit from a two inch height advantage, but Aguilar boasts the superior reach.