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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Tyson (ranked 25647 p4p, 3715 weight class) and Koji Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Evander Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koji Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson scores with a takedown into Kimura's guard.
Tyson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura is looking for a triangle here but Tyson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tyson tries to move to mount but Kimura blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tyson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Tyson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kimura connects with a nice short shot to Tyson's temple.
Kimura is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Tyson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is keen to just control but Tyson is a slippery customer.
Kimura is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyson sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Kimura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Tyson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kimura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyson chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koji Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kimura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyson defends it easily.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Kimura won't let him.
Tyson preventing the sweep.
Kimura wants to stand and escape but Tyson is having none of it.
Kimura working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Tyson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Kimura won't let him.
Tyson throws an elbow that misses. Kimura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tyson's guard. Nice move by Kimura!
Kimura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kimura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kimura drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kimura as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tyson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kimura! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Koji Kimura!
A determined Koji Kimura didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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