PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chosu Viv (ranked 1761 p4p, 210 weight class) and TopOf FoodChain (ranked 3121 p4p, 326 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Viv
vs
FoodChain

170 cm
30
155 lbs
12 - 17 - 1

179 cm
25
164 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chosu Viv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, TopOf FoodChain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by FoodChain.
FoodChain lands with a hook. Viv tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Viv shoots in but FoodChain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
FoodChain missing with a left hand there. Viv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
FoodChain just misses with a punch to the body.
Viv seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Viv tries to clinch
and FoodChain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from FoodChain.
Viv shoots in for a double leg but FoodChain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
FoodChain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from FoodChain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
FoodChain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain drops his hands momentarily and Viv takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Viv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from FoodChain.
FoodChain lands a head shot.
Viv throws a hook but FoodChain avoids it easily.
TopOf FoodChain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
FoodChain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
FoodChain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from FoodChain misses its intended target.
Viv closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as FoodChain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viv doesn't seem phased though.
Viv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viv slips a straight right by FoodChain.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv working away.
FoodChain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Viv's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
FoodChain desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FoodChain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
FoodChain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

FoodChain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viv is aware though and is defending well.

FoodChain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
FoodChain keeping full guard, as Viv tries to pass.

FoodChain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

FoodChain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viv is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Viv drops back, looking for a kneebar! FoodChain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. FoodChain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from FoodChain!

FoodChain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viv, who protects the arm well.
Viv is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FoodChain tries to move to mount but Viv blocks the move with his legs.

FoodChain is trying to get an arm triangle but Viv is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

FoodChain goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Viv rolls with the submission and now he's on top in FoodChain's guard! Nice work there by Viv!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viv distracts FoodChain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Viv throwing strikes from guard but FoodChain blocks nicely.
Viv is working FoodChain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

FoodChain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

FoodChain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viv is aware though and is defending well.
FoodChain trying to control the position.
FoodChain has momentary wrist control but Viv slips an elbow through the middle.

Viv got a little sloppy there for a moment and FoodChain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viv has managed to get both his arms back between FoodChain's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

FoodChain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viv can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TopOf FoodChain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Viv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from FoodChain does it's job there.
Viv fails with the takedown
and FoodChain counters with a stiff right hand.
FoodChain might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
FoodChain throws out a loose jab but Viv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viv tries to clinch but FoodChain is having none of it.
Viv closes the distance looking to clinch
and FoodChain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by FoodChain.
Viv moves away from the strike by FoodChain.
Viv is looking for a counter combo.
Viv wants to clinch
and FoodChain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
FoodChain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viv has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FoodChain throws a hook but Viv avoids it easily.
Donk. FoodChain catches Viv right on the button with a cross.
TopOf FoodChain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viv takes a shot right to the bread basket.
FoodChain throws a jab but it's blocked by Viv.
Viv moves forwards but FoodChain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from FoodChain.
FoodChain misses the jab.
FoodChain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viv.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Viv drives through and clinches with FoodChain against the cage.
Viv goes for a takedown attempt but FoodChain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
FoodChain avoids the head kick by Viv.
FoodChain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
FoodChain scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv drops his hands momentarily and FoodChain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Viv closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Viv lands in his opponent's guard.

FoodChain has his foot on Viv's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viv works his way back into a safe position though.

Viv avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

FoodChain has an active guard here but Viv has managed to pass into half guard.

FoodChain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viv pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

FoodChain looking for submissions off his back.
Viv drops an elbow to the side of FoodChain's head.

FoodChain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Viv connects with a nice short shot to FoodChain's temple.

FoodChain looking for submissions off his back.

Viv seems to be working for a kimura but FoodChain defends the submission attempt.

Viv is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. FoodChain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viv.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FoodChain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

FoodChain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viv gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

FoodChain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

FoodChain throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Viv escapes and throws FoodChain's legs to the side, diving into side control!
FoodChain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viv wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TopOf FoodChain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Viv tries for a takedown but FoodChain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from FoodChain misses.
FoodChain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viv momentarily.
FoodChain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viv.

Viv gets a takedown into half guard.
FoodChain tries to roll over but Viv keeps him under control.

FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viv pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain is looking to control Viv's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FoodChain avoid being mounted?
Viv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

FoodChain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Viv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
FoodChain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Viv has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
FoodChain tries to reverse the position but Viv maintains control.
Viv postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have FoodChain in real trouble here! The ref calls for FoodChain to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!