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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Hollywood (ranked 2058 p4p, 198 weight class) and Chosu Viv (ranked 2755 p4p, 265 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
22 - 18 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chosu Viv!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Viv walks into a jab.
Hollywood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hollywood throws a hook but Viv avoids it easily.
Viv steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viv or perhaps it was just good defense by Hollywood, which made it look bad.
A big left from Hollywood misses.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Viv ducks down to avoid it.
Viv throws a low kick but Hollywood avoids it.
Viv shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Hollywood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hollywood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viv shoots for a takedown but Hollywood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frankie Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Hollywood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viv avoids the body shot from Hollywood.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viv! But no joy.
Hollywood misses with a hook. Viv ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viv.
Hollywood jabs Viv right on the nose. Viv blinks but takes it well.
Hollywood scores with a nice strike.
Viv is rocked!
Viv slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Viv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hollywood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hollywood takes a swing at Viv's ribcage but misses.
Viv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hollywood avoids it really well and circles away.
Frankie Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viv throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hollywood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Viv is in Hollywood's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Hollywood has wrist control.
Viv is looking to pass into half guard but Hollywood pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hollywood is in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood trying to control but Viv is working from the bottom.
Viv is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hollywood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hollywood drops back looking for a leg! Viv is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Viv manages to kick Hollywood off! Hollywood jumps back into Viv's guard.
Hollywood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viv is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Viv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood throws a big elbow that misses.
Hollywood has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hollywood throws a big elbow that misses.
Viv seems keen to control Hollywood's posture.
Viv keeping moving, preventing Hollywood from controlling successfully.
Viv seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Viv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hollywood manages to get himself to full guard.
Viv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood looking for a sweep. Not yet Hollywood, not yet.
Hollywood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viv's guard.
Viv is controlling Hollywood's posture.
Viv trying to keep a closed guard but Hollywood is proving a slippery customer.
Hollywood forces his way into half guard.
Hollywood seems to be looking for submissions.
Viv trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hollywood manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Hollywood dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollywood. Viv does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frankie Hollywood is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Hollywood. Those never looked like landing.
Viv fails with a takedown attempt.
Hollywood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Viv on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hollywood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Viv counters by clinching up.
Viv fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Frankie Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv tries for a takedown. No joy.
Viv successfully pulls guard.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Viv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood looking to sit in guard and control but Viv gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
Viv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Viv passes Hollywood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Viv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hollywood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hollywood.
Viv drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hollywood dives on top into guard.
Hollywood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hollywood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viv can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viv is just riding it out for now. Hollywood eventually gives up the hold.
Hollywood wants to work for an arm triangle but Viv is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Viv keeping control of the position.
Hollywood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viv sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viv has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Viv defends it well.
Viv wants to get back to full guard.
Hollywood is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hollywood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viv sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hollywood stalling away here and it's allowed Viv to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hollywood wants to pass the guard but Viv is keeping the position.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Viv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood looking to pass the guard.
Viv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hollywood manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viv drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hollywood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Viv has Hollywood in his guard.
Viv working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hollywood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Hollywood dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hollywood throws an off balance right hand
and Viv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viv tries for a takedown but Hollywood circles away easily
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
Viv closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hollywood quickly recovers to half guard.
Viv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hollywood is just riding it out for now. Viv eventually gives up the hold.
Hollywood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hollywood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Hollywood has wrist control.
Viv preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hollywood's head.
Viv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Hollywood wants to sweep but no luck.
Viv wants to pass the guard but Hollywood is keeping the position.
Hollywood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hollywood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viv's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollywood content to stall in guard here.
Viv pulls Hollywood in close to his closed guard and prevents Hollywood from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hollywood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hollywood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viv is keeping the position for now.
Viv is looking for a triangle but Hollywood pushes his legs off easily.
Hollywood trying to control but Viv is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Viv wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Hollywood.
Hollywood throws an off balance right hand
and Viv counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hollywood is rocked!
OH! Hollywood has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Viv smells blood and charges in for the finish! Viv unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Hollywood sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chosu Viv!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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