PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chosu Viv (ranked 5358 p4p, 397 weight class) and Sammy Gravano (ranked 5591 p4p, 406 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Viv
vs
Gravano

170 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

176 cm
31
155 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chosu Viv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viv takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Viv has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Gravano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Viv has a takedown stuffed.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Viv.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv dodges the punch combination from Gravano.

Viv shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Viv showed some decent athleticism there.
Gravano is trying to stand.

Viv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gravano sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv working over Gravano with some ground and pound. Gravano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Viv drops an elbow to the side of Gravano's head.

Viv is looking for a kimura but Gravano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viv to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Viv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gravano sees it coming and defends easily.
Viv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Viv is working for a submission of some sort.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Viv is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gravano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gravano is trying to stand up here but Viv is controlling him well.
Viv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gravano is trying to stand.
Viv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gravano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Viv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Viv is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gravano still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gravano has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viv wants to get back to his feet but Gravano drags him back down.
The strikes coming from Gravano are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Viv wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Viv regains half guard, as Gravano was trying to land strikes.
Viv striking from half guard on the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv is trying to maintain the position but Gravano is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Lock and Roll Gym inform me that Gravano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Viv tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Viv scores with a few weak punches.
Viv landing rabbit punches to the side of Gravano's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

Viv actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv punching from the bottom.
Gravano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viv landing a few short strikes.

Viv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravano pulls his head out easily.
Viv flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Viv blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gravano.
Viv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gravano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gravano stops Viv from getting back to his feet.
Viv gets full guard.

Viv has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gravano doesn't defend quickly enough and Viv has managed to lock this one up! Can Gravano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Viv on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chosu Viv!