PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumbo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ji Hun Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tyson
vs
Hun Kim

187 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jumbo Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ji Hun Kim!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Kim tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kim trying to control the position but Tyson is working away.

Kim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyson, who protects the arm well.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Kim drags him back down.
Tyson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tyson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kim.
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
Kim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kim is working for a submission of some sort.

Kim seems to be working for a kimura but Tyson defends the submission attempt.

Kim seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control but Kim postures up.
Tyson is trying to stand back up but Kim is controlling him
Kim passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tyson!
Kim dominating with strikes here.
Tyson tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
Kim content just to control the position here.
Tyson wants to control but Kim is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim working the ground and pound effectively.
Tyson is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.
Tyson regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kim is working for a submission of some sort.
Kim thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson trying to control but Kim postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ji Hun Kim 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.

Kim shoots and misses

and Tyson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Kim holds him up against the cage and eventually Tyson drops back down to his feet.

Kim gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ji Hun Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kim advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim grinds an elbow into Tyson's temple.

Kim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kim tries to advance to mount but Tyson denies him.

Kim decides to stand back up. Kim steps back and let's Tyson get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Tyson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kim looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Kim is trying to control Tyson's posture but Tyson avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kim manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyson stalling away here and it's allowed Kim to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim is trying to keep Tyson in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Tyson trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jumbo Tyson just wasn't active enough.
Kim stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Jumbo Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ji Hun Kim.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Kim shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyson tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson moves to clinch but Kim breaks away

and Kim counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kim.

Kim wants the takedown. Tyson is fighting it off but Kim persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tyson's guard against the cage.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Tyson striking off his back but it's not causing Kim any problems.
Tyson controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Tyson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim is pulling down on Tyson's head to control his posture.
Tyson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim has his hands on Tyson's head, controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson has his takedown stuffed

and Kim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ji Hun Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kim as he jumps to the side.

Kim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kim scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tyson to see if he's OK.

Kim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyson, who protects the arm well.
Kim advances to mount.

Kim stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kim stuffs the takedown.
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson looks for a takedown but Kim sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumbo Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kim shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily

and Kim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kim.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kim.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.

Tyson looking for submissions off his back.

Kim is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim trying to control from half guard but Tyson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Tyson is trying to stand up here but Kim is controlling him well.

Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kim.

Kim seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tyson has recovered full guard.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
Kim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kim manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ji Hun Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kim 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ji Hun Kim!