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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Tyson (ranked 1479 p4p, 224 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 2617 p4p, 367 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Tyson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sexyama circles away.
Sexyama feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Sexyama.
Tyson clinches up with Sexyama and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Sexyama.
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sexyama looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range.
Sexyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyson.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Sexyama jumps guard but Tyson stands there with Sexyama around his waist. Sexyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sexyama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama blocks an elbow strike.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Tyson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sexyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sexyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tyson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tyson clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sexyama or not.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyson lands a right hand.
Tyson connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Sexyama goes down! Tyson jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Sexyama is rocked!
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sexyama is still in real trouble! Can Tyson finish him?
Sexyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Sexyama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sexyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sexyama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sexyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sexyama throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tyson escapes and throws Sexyama's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sexyama is trying to work for a sweep but Tyson has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is landing with some decent strikes but Sexyama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tyson controlling the position easily from mount.
Sexyama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tyson working for a guillotine from mount but Sexyama is in no mood to give up.
Sexyama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sexyama wants to control but Tyson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sexyama can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sexyama is squirming around, avoiding Tyson's attempts to control the action.
Sexyama is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tyson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sexyama is surviving well by controlling Tyson's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sexyama swings widly with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a series of strikes that sends Sexyama to the canvas! Tyson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Tyson won't allow Sexyama to sweep him here.
Tyson pushes down on Sexyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Tyson seems content to control.
Sexyama wants to get back to full guard but Tyson has mounted him!
Sexyama is looking to improve his position but Tyson isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyson content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tyson lands a couple of good shots and Sexyama has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sexyama tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tyson's arms.
Tyson controls the position.
Sexyama defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sexyama can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
What can Sexyama do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sexyama tries to roll but Tyson sticks to his back.
Sexyama keeps trying to improve his position.
Sexyama is still trying to improve position.
Sexyama turns into Tyson and is now in his guard.
Tyson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sexyama trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Sexyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sexyama looking to sit in guard and control but Tyson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Tyson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sexyama misses with a low kick.
Sexyama throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Sexyama lunges at Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyson's hand.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sexyama doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama drops Tyson with a left and a right! Oh, Tyson is hurt - Sexyama dives into side control looking to finish!
Tyson is rocked!
It looks like Frank Tyson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face as Sexyama controls the position.
Oh Tyson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson regains half guard.
Tyson seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sexyama lands a nice short elbow.
Frank Tyson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to kick Sexyama off but Sexyama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sexyama trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Tyson is looking to control Sexyama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyson avoid being mounted?
Tyson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sexyama pulls his head out easily.
Tyson is not content to let Sexyama control the position.
Sexyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sexyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Sexyama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sexyama controlling the action here.
Sexyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyson is just riding it out for now. Sexyama eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson actively working from the bottom here.
Sexyama wants to take a breather but Tyson is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Sexyama in a clinch.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Sexyama avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson checks a leg kick.
Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson has Sexyama pressed against the cage, preventing Sexyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sexyama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Sexyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexyama can do to turn this around?
Sexyama tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position.
Sexyama wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyson.
Yoshihiro Sexyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sexyama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tyson is keeping busy.
Sexyama takes a knee right on the jaw!
Frank Tyson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson tightens his grip and picks Sexyama up, before dumping him to the ground. Sexyama manages to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Sexyama.
I think Tyson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Tyson!
A victorious Frank Tyson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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