Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PL MMA 39 Arjuna vs Sight
Date: May 15, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viv avoids the body shot from O Malley.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Viv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Malley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viv looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Viv bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Viv moves out of range easily.
Viv tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
O Malley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Viv shoots in looking for a takedown but O Malley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
O Malley misses with an uppercut. Viv saw that one coming.
O Malley lands an overhand right.
O Malley lands a leg kick that knocks Viv off balance momentarily.
A head kick by O Malley misses

and Viv counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!

O Malley 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.
O Malley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viv is one step ahead there.
O Malley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv advances position into side control!
Viv sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but O Malley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
O Malley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Viv's best efforts.
O Malley tries to get to full guard but Viv has control of the leg.
O Malley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viv is trying to control the action in half guard but O Malley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Viv in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. O Malley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Viv!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chosu Viv!

Event: PL MMA 31* Knox vs The Human
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Aurelius scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Viv bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Viv decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Viv moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Viv takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viv takes one on the button.
Viv misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Viv.
Aurelius misses with a combination #TD#
and Viv counters with a shoot takedown. Aurelius fights it but they end up in guard.
Viv wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Viv wants to pass the guard but Aurelius is keeping the position.
Viv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Aurelius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viv.
Aurelius is looking to stand up but Viv isn't so interested in that idea.
Viv trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at ZuccoTraining Ground inform us that Aurelius has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Aurelius is looking to stand up but Viv isn't so interested in that idea.
Viv slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aurelius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viv is controlling him.
Viv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aurelius can't keep his opponent in guard - Viv advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aurelius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Aurelius tries to get to full guard but Viv has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aurelius is trying to stand back up but Viv is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Aurelius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viv looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Aurelius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Aurelius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Aurelius tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Aurelius is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Viv is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB2#
Aurelius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viv knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Viv manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aurelius pushes Viv off looking to stand but Viv dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Viv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aurelius is just riding it out for now. Viv eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Viv is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aurelius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viv.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chosu Viv will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aurelius misses with a wild body shot.
Aurelius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aurelius misses with a two punch combination.
Viv wants to clinch.
Viv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aurelius defends it nicely.
Viv looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aurelius missing with a left hand there. Viv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Aurelius as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aurelius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Viv's guard.
Aurelius wanted to stand there but Viv had control of the position. #SUB2#
Aurelius drops back looking for a leg! Viv is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Viv manages to kick Aurelius off! Aurelius jumps back into Viv's guard.
Viv utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Aurelius has gone for a leg lock! Viv slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aurelius's guard.#REVR#
Viv not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aurelius keeping moving, preventing Viv from controlling successfully.
Aurelius has Viv pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aurelius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viv wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Viv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viv wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Viv scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Viv sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Viv wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Viv is really struggling to control Aurelius but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Viv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Aurelius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Viv!
Aurelius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viv keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Aurelius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viv, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Aurelius is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Viv looks calm but he's in trouble here. Aurelius gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Viv is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Aurelius lets go of the hold and Viv can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Aurelius!
Marcus Aurelius very nearly forgot to thank FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: PL MMA 24 The Crab vs Joe
Date: Mar 25, 2020

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Conan. Those never looked like landing.
Conan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Viv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Viv throws a big counter combination but Conan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Viv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Conan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viv manages to avoid it.#TD#
Viv shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Conan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Conan is looking to reverse the position.
Viv lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU#
Viv stands up and beckons Conan to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target.
Viv looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edward Conan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Viv shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Conan is trying to control the position but Viv postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Viv stands and steps away. Conan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Conan lands a lovely overhand right.
Conan's corner calls for a 1-2. Conan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Conan throws a lazy right hand but Viv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conan lands a jab.
Viv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
Viv fires out a quick counter leg kick but Conan just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Viv looking to score a takedown here. Conan is defending well but Viv drives through and ends up in Conan's guard.#SUB#
Viv is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Conan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Conan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viv wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Conan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viv keeping full guard, as Conan tries to pass.
Viv wants to stand and escape but Conan is having none of it.
Conan trying to control but Viv is working from the bottom.
Conan preventing the sweep. #T3#
Conan looking to pass the guard.
Viv has his hands on Conan's head, controlling the position.
Viv looking for a sweep. Not yet Viv, not yet.
Viv working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conan passes into half guard.
Conan with the ground and pound but Viv uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viv is pulling down on Conan's head. It's preventing any offense from Conan, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Conan wants to control from the top but Viv keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Viv works over Conan's head and body with a nice combination.
Conan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Conan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conan keeps the fight on the outside.
Conan throws a body punch but Viv moves out of range.
Conan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Conan misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Viv decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Conan's guard.
Viv looking to pass the guard.
Viv controlling from the top position.
Viv stopping the sweep attempt from Conan.#SUB2#
Conan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Conan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Conan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Conan 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.
Viv wants to control from the top but Conan keeps moving.
Viv sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Conan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viv is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conan keeping moving, preventing Viv from controlling successfully.
Viv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conan keeping moving, preventing Viv from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Conan moves out of range as Viv strikes.#TD#
Viv closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Viv lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Conan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Conan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viv doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viv manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conan is trying to keep Viv in close. #SUB2#
Conan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conan keeping moving, preventing Viv from controlling successfully.
Conan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Viv's guard. #REVB##T4#
Conan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Viv wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Viv lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Conan looking for a sweep. Not yet Conan, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viv trying to control but Conan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chosu Viv dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Conan scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Conan as Viv shoots in.
It seemed like Conan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Viv uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
The fighters circling - Conan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Conan.
Conan tries to bum rush Viv with a series of wild strikes but Viv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viv is looking to counter with a body kick.
Edward Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viv moves in looking to clinch but Conan pushes him off.#TD#
Viv drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Conan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Conan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Viv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Conan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Conan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viv controlling from the top position.
Conan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Conan is in close to Viv's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Viv keeping moving, preventing Conan from controlling successfully.
Conan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Conan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viv trying to control the position.
Viv looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chosu Viv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Viv trying to control the position.
Conan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Conan postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Viv gets a takedown into half guard.
Conan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Conan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Viv wants to take a breather but Conan is having none of it. #T4#
Conan wants to get back to full guard.
Viv is taking a breather. Conan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Viv.
Conan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conan.
Viv trying to control but Conan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Conan really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Conan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Conan throws a jab when Viv was well out of range.
Viv shoots in looking for a takedown but Conan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Conan misses the target. #TD#
Viv looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Conan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viv defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv won't allow Conan to sweep him here.
Viv looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Viv passes Conan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Viv prevents Conan from improving his position.
Conan is looking to control Viv's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conan avoid being mounted?
Conan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Conan is not content to let Viv control the position.
Conan wants to improve his position but Viv is controlling well.
Conan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Viv trying to control but Conan is working from the bottom.
Conan wants to sweep but no luck.
Viv is in close to Conan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Conan working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Viv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Conan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Conan trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conan stuffs the takedown attempt from Viv. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
Conan missing with a left hand there. Viv was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Conan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Conan throws a body punch but Viv moves out of range.
Conan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viv takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viv uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Viv moves out of range as Conan strikes.
Viv attempts a counter takedown but Conan avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Viv with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Conan. That snapped Viv's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conan tests Viv's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conan swings for the body but Viv moves out of range.
Conan throws a hook but Viv blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Viv on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Conan dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Conan misses with a hook. Viv ducked under it nicely.
Viv avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viv is looking for a counter combo.
Viv darts in looking for a takedown but Conan gets double underhooks and turns Viv into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conan! But no joy.
Conan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab from Conan.
Viv doesn't manage to clinch there - Conan circles away.
Viv misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viv fails with the takedown
and Conan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viv.
Viv looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Conan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Conan misses. #T1#
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viv manages to avoid it.
Viv is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD#
Viv dives in and scores a takedown into Conan's guard.
Viv is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Conan 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. #SUB2#
Conan looking for a guillotine here but Viv defends easily. #SUB#
Viv drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Conan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Viv has Conan in his guard.#REVB##T2#
Conan slips nicely into half guard.
Conan working over Viv with some ground and pound. Viv looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Viv is looking to escape.#T3#
Viv wants to improve his position but Conan is controlling well.
Viv is controlling Conan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Conan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Viv with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Conan.
Viv is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Conan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viv has managed to free his arm - good work.
Conan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edward Conan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Viv has his hands clasped together around Conan's back. He's all about the action.
Conan uses his free foot to push down on Viv's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Viv.
Chosu Viv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conan scoring with strikes but Viv is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Conan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Conan!
Edward Conan is the new featherweight champion!

Event: PL MMA 19 The Crab vs Huchkov
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
No joy there for Viv, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viv fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Viv gets a double leg takedown into Bushwacker's guard.
Bushwacker wants to get back to his feet but Viv passes into half guard. #REVR#
Bushwacker trying to get back to full guard but Viv takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bushwacker working to try and regain half guard.
Bushwacker trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bushwacker tries to reverse the position but Viv maintains control.
Bushwacker squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Viv is landing with some decent strikes but Bushwacker is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Bushwacker has been cut.
Bushwacker tries to hold on but Viv pushes him away.
Viv in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viv pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2#
Bobby Bushwacker's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Bushwacker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Viv scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bushwacker? #ROC2#
Bushwacker is rocked!#CUT2#
Bobby Bushwacker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Bushwacker's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chosu Viv!
Chosu Viv is the new featherweight champion!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2020

#R1#
Viv scores with a punch to the head.
Nazarethyan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viv counters with a three punch combo that has Nazarethyan backing up. Nazarethyan nods at Viv to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viv is defended easily by Nazarethyan.#CL2#
Viv closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Viv has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nazarethyan regains guard immediately.
Viv stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Nazarethyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazarethyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Viv chips away with some ground and pound.
Viv landing with the ground and pound.
Viv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nazarethyan's head.#ROC2#
Nazarethyan is rocked!
Nazarethyan wants to improve his position but instead Viv has moved into half guard.
Viv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Viv controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Nazarethyan is out! Viv gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!
In defeat, Suren Nazarethyan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Viv.
Viv scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kassongo to see if he's OK.
Kassongo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Viv asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Viv has hold of Kassongo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kassongo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Viv cranks the arm and Kassongo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kassongo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chosu Viv!

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 13
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1##TD#
Viv shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Sousa actively working from the bottom here.
Viv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sousa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Viv postures up in Sousa's guard and throws a big left but Sousa blocks it.
Sousa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viv landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sousa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viv doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sousa is tightening it up a little... Viv has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viv reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viv taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sousa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joao Sousa!
Joao Sousa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 10
Date: Nov 03, 2019

#R1#
Viv checks a low kick from Gellar.
Gellar throws a looping overhand right but Viv ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Viv looking to score a takedown here. Gellar is defending well but Viv drives through and ends up in Gellar's guard.
Gellar trying to control the position.
Gellar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viv is controlling him.
Viv scoring with some ground and pound.
Gellar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viv postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Viv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Viv gets to his feet. Gellar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Gellar throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Gellar moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Viv breaks from the clinch.
Gellar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Viv drives through and clinches with Gellar against the cage.
Gellar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viv has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gellar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gellar lands a nice uppercut.
Gellar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Viv tries for a takedown. No joy.
Uri Gellar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv blocks an uppercut.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Gellar. #TD2#
Viv pulls guard.
Viv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gellar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Gellar trying to control the position from guard on top but Viv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viv not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gellar wants to pass the guard but Viv is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gellar preventing the sweep.
Gellar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gellar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Viv's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Viv stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gellar.#T3#
Gellar stuffs the takedown attempt from Viv. Viv gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Viv fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gellar, pushing him back against the cage.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gellar stops a takedown attempt from Viv.
Gellar digs a right hand underneath Viv's ribcage. Viv let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viv jumps guard but Gellar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Viv's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Viv wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gellar has him pressed against the cage.
Gellar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
A short right from Gellar.
Nice body punch from Gellar.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike.
Gellar lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Gellar lands a body punch.
A short right from Gellar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gellar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gellar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Viv wants a takedown.
Gellar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Viv looks winded!
Gellar scores with a hook to the body.
Gellar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gellar scores with a shoulder strike.
Viv fails to pull guard.
Viv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gellar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Gellar.
Gellar lands a right hand.
Viv fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gellar.
A right hand to the body from Gellar.
Gellar lands with a left to the head.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uri Gellar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gellar throws an overhand right that drops Viv like a sack of potatoes! Gellar dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uri Gellar!
A very excited looking Uri Gellar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Madness 14 Orndorf Vs PinkHole
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Dante digs a good body shot into Viv's ribs.#CL2#
Viv rushes Dante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viv wants to take the fight to the mat but Dante manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Viv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viv is trying to force a seperation but Dante has the dominant position.
Dante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dante has a couple of punches blocked by Viv.
A shot in the inside from Dante.
Dante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dante is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dante lands with a light punch inside.
Dante lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Viv is working for takedown but Dante is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silvio Dante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv tries to pull guard but Dante holds him up against the cage and eventually Viv drops back down to his feet.
Dante is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv blocks an uppercut.
Dante working aggressively here.
Dante misses with the head strike.
Viv blocking some punches. #T1#
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Viv.
Dante throws a head punch that misses.
Viv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dante is defending well.
Viv tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dante smiles and moves away.
Dante lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viv.
Dante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dante is fending him off so far but Viv persists. Nope, Dante circles away and we're back to standing.
Dante changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Dante.
Viv blocks a jab.#T2#
Dante throws a lazy right hand but Viv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dante. No joy for Viv on that attempt.
Dante lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Viv fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dante, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv is trying to pull guard but Dante turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Viv is trying to pull guard but Dante has him pressed against the cage.
Dante throws a punch but it's blocked by Viv.
Viv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dante gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viv blocks an uppercut.
Dante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viv doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viv jumps guard but Dante stands there with Viv around his waist. Viv gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dante prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dante.
Viv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viv blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viv tries to score a body lock takedown but Dante shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dante has a couple of punches blocked by Viv.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viv.
Viv has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dante avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Viv tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dante just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dante.
Dante throws a punch but it's blocked by Viv.
Dante misses with some punches.
Dante lands a nice uppercut.
Dante misses with a punch on the inside.
Dante misses with some punches.
Viv blocks an uppercut.
Dante working aggressively here.
Dante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viv wants to take the fight to the mat but Dante manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dante misses with a punch on the inside.
Viv tries to pull guard but Dante forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv tries to pull guard but Dante forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Dante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Dante lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dante.
Dante scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dante swings wildly with an uppercut but Viv uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dante. #BC2#
Viv breaks from the clinch.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Dante shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dante throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Viv counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Viv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dante manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dante misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dante.
Dante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dante throws a punch but it's blocked by Viv.
Dante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Dante dominated that round.
That's time! Dante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good work by Dante as he checks the leg kick.
Dante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viv's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viv looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viv ducks under a wild hook from Dante.
Dante uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dante looks to land a left hand but Viv moved out of range nicely.
Silvio Dante is winning the standup battle so far.
Viv tries to clinch up but Dante circles away and keeps his distance.
Viv tries to clinch up
and Dante counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dante's waist but Dante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
Dante is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dante misses with a looping left.
Dante slaps away a takedown attempt from Viv, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
A jab from Dante misses.
Viv drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Dante misses.
Viv misses with a takedown
and Dante counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvio Dante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Dante, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Dante against the cage but Dante circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viv is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dante jabs Viv to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Viv moves into the clinch successfully.
Viv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dante misses with some punches.
Dante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viv is trying to pull guard but Dante has him pressed against the cage.
Viv blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Viv is trying to pull guard but Dante turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Viv is trying to pull guard but Dante turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Viv is working for takedown but Dante is calmly controlling the position for now.
Viv fails to pull guard.
Dante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dante to keep the fight standing.
Dante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viv can do to turn this around?
Dante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dante lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dante walks away with a smile on his face. Viv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Viv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viv is breathing heavily.
Dante swings widly with a right hand
and Viv counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dante throws out a loose jab but Viv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dante lands with a nice body punch.
Dante throws the left hand but Viv avoids the punch easily.
Viv appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Dante lands with a shot to the body.
Dante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dante lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Viv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dante sprawls well. Dante wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
Viv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dante defends well and Viv ends up having to push Dante into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Dante wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dante throws a jab when Viv was well out of range.
Dante lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheers as Dante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viv doesn't seem phased though.
Viv looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Viv is rocked!
Dante closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Viv! Dante dives in looking to finish! Viv is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Dante!
Silvio Dante managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knockdown Clothes, into his post fight interview.

Event: Madness Insanity Debut
Date: Aug 30, 2019

#R1##TD#
Viv scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harada defends it well.
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Viv seems to be working for a kimura but Harada defends the submission attempt.
Viv prevents Harada from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Viv throwing shots but Harada is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viv is working away from the top position though.
Viv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Harada is defending against the submission attempts here by Viv.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Viv lands a nice short elbow.
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Viv is trying to work for a kimura but Harada is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Viv seems to be looking for submissions.
Harada is trying to control but can't.
Harada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viv.
Harada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harada.
Viv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viv throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Harada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Viv is working Harada over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harada looking to control.
Harada keeping full guard, as Viv tries to pass.
Viv stands and throws Harada's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harada 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. #SUB#
Viv tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Viv has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harada wants to control but Viv postures up.#T4##SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harada is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Viv's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Viv has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viv is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Viv wants to work for an arm triangle but Harada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harada trying to control but Viv postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chosu Viv dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Viv defending well as Harada loads up on a big left hand.
Viv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Harada gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Harada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harada misses with a left hand #CL#
and Viv holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Harada breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Harada takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Harada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Harada rushes Viv and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Harada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harada swats away the attempt to clinch by Viv.
Harada tries a quick counter leg kick but Viv is wise to it.
Harada throws a low kick, looking for Viv's leg but Viv calmly moves out of range.
Harada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akira Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harada throws a shot from downtown. Viv moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Harada throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Viv counters with a single leg into guard. Harada didn't expect that.
Harada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harada working a defensive guard here.
Viv throwing strikes from guard but Harada blocks nicely.
Viv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viv stops Harada from standing up.
Chosu Viv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Harada has wrist control.
Harada wants to stand but Viv is controlling the position. #T2#
Viv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Viv is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Viv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Viv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harada seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Viv is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harada can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Harada pulls Viv in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viv.
Harada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Harada misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Viv on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chosu Viv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harada looks to throw the jab but Viv is out of range.
Viv feinted with a counter takedown.
Harada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viv's head.
Harada misses with a hook
enabling Viv to counter with a crisp jab.
Viv scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice takedown defense from Harada. No joy for Viv on that attempt.
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 Harada.
Viv shoots for a takedown but Harada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viv's head.#T4#
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!
Harada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viv thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viv shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harada as he avoids it easily.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Harada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harada's waist but Harada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harada's waist but Harada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
Harada throws an overhand right that lands on Viv's shoulder, as Viv tries to avoid the shot.
Harada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viv.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viv or perhaps it was just good defense by Harada, which made it look bad.
Harada scores with a shot to the body.
Akira Harada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harada scores with a jab. Viv acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab from Harada.
Harada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viv stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Harada has closed the distance and engaged Viv in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Harada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Viv slips a straight right by Harada.
A telegraphed right hand from Harada misses the target.
Harada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viv drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harada throws a jab when Viv was well out of range.
Harada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harada.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viv or perhaps it was just good defense by Harada, which made it look bad.
Harada throws out a counter right but Viv avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Harada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viv, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv tries to pull guard but Harada won't allow it.
Harada using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Viv has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harada wants to stall.
Viv goes for a takedown attempt but Harada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Viv or perhaps it was just good defense by Harada, which made it look bad. #T1#
Harada misses the jab.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Harada shows good takedown defense.
Harada slaps away a takedown attempt from Viv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viv.
It looked like Viv wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Harada as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Harada closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Harada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harada throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harada creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Harada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viv loads up on a big right hand but Harada slips the punch.#T2#
Harada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viv.
Viv tries to clinch but Harada moves out of range.
Harada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viv.
Harada lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Harada gets a clinch.
Viv tries to pull guard but Harada won't allow it. #BC2#
Harada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viv lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harada circles away quickly and effectively.
Viv needs to keep his hands up - Harada had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#
Viv is rocked!
Harada fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Viv out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Akira Harada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Akira Harada waved his t-shirt featuring OLIMPO's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Madness 8: Orndorff vs Foot
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#TD#
Viv shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches FoodChain napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
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.#SUB2#
FoodChain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viv is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
FoodChain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
FoodChain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viv is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
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! #REVB##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
FoodChain is trying to get an arm triangle but Viv is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
FoodChain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.#T2#
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. #TD#
Viv closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Viv lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Viv avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
FoodChain has an active guard here but Viv has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
FoodChain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
FoodChain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viv pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
FoodChain looking for submissions off his back.
Viv drops an elbow to the side of FoodChain's head. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
FoodChain looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Viv seems to be working for a kimura but FoodChain defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
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. #T4#
FoodChain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
FoodChain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
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.
#R3#
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. #TD#
Viv gets a takedown into half guard.
FoodChain tries to roll over but Viv keeps him under control.#SUB2#
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.#T1#
Viv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
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!

Event: Madness 5: LW Clowny Cup
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. FoodChain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
FoodChain fails to land with a series of punches.
FoodChain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viv.
Viv showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from FoodChain.
FoodChain throws a hook to the side of Viv's head but Viv sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with FoodChain but FoodChain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viv looks to clinch
and FoodChain counters with a stiff right hand.
Viv takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Viv with a poor takedown
enabling FoodChain to counter with a crisp jab.
Viv takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
FoodChain throws a looping overhand right but Viv ducks down to avoid it.
FoodChain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
FoodChain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
FoodChain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Viv manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Viv keeping full guard, as FoodChain tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
FoodChain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv trying to keep a closed guard but FoodChain is proving a slippery customer.
FoodChain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viv pulls FoodChain in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv being controlled here, momentarily.
Viv looking to hit a scissor sweep but FoodChain is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Viv pulls FoodChain in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viv misses with a body kick.
FoodChain lands a right hook to the body.
FoodChain swats away the attempt to clinch by Viv.
Viv fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viv is trying hard to land a takedown here. FoodChain sprawls well 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.
FoodChain throws a jab when Viv was well out of range.
A jab from FoodChain does it's job there.#T3#
A punch combination from FoodChain misses.
FoodChain lands a right hook to the body.
FoodChain scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from FoodChain misses.
It looked like Viv wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from FoodChain.
Viv dives in for a single leg takedown but FoodChain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FoodChain is fending him off so far but Viv persists. Nope, FoodChain circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Viv gets caught flat footed, as FoodChain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Viv controlling FoodChain's posture.
FoodChain tries to free his leg and advance position but Viv is retaining full guard.
FoodChain is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Viv being controlled here, momentarily.
FoodChain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viv swivels though and keeps the full guard.
FoodChain trying to control the position from guard on top but Viv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
FoodChain won't allow Viv to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Viv tries to move into range but FoodChain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viv on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TopOf FoodChain dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
FoodChain throws a body punch but Viv moves out of range.
FoodChain moves into range and connects with a jab.
FoodChain throws a shot from downtown. Viv moves away and avoids it.
FoodChain looks to land a left hand but Viv moved out of range nicely.
Viv wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
FoodChain throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Viv counters by moving into the clinch.
Viv tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. FoodChain just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
FoodChain has Viv pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. FoodChain pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Viv tumbling to the mat - FoodChain dives into Viv's guard.#ES#
Viv is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Viv's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
FoodChain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viv to the mat! Viv manages to get full guard. #ES#
Viv manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Viv avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Viv moves away from the strike by FoodChain.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viv.
FoodChain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viv sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viv tries to clinch there but FoodChain circles away.
Viv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but FoodChain defends well and Viv ends up having to push FoodChain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
FoodChain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from FoodChain misses the target.
FoodChain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Viv. Viv circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Viv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viv uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
FoodChain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Viv is landing a low percentage of strikes.
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 a jab but it's blocked by Viv.
FoodChain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
FoodChain throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Viv blocks a jab.
Viv tries to clinch but FoodChain moves out of range.
Viv has a takedown stuffed.
Viv tries for a takedown but FoodChain circles away easily
and FoodChain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
TopOf FoodChain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Viv shoots and misses
and FoodChain counters with a nice uppercut.
Viv uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from FoodChain.
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!
Viv shoots in but FoodChain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Viv takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Viv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. FoodChain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from FoodChain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3##TD2#
FoodChain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Viv did well to prevent FoodChain getting side control.
Viv is looking to get back to is feet but FoodChain passes into side control.
Viv struggling a bit here.
Viv tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but FoodChain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Viv manages to work his way to half guard, despite FoodChain's best efforts.#SUB2#
FoodChain is trying to work for a kimura but Viv is defending well. #SUB2#
FoodChain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Viv is looking for a sweep. FoodChain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viv wants to sweep but FoodChain has passed to side control!
FoodChain controls the position. #SUB2#
FoodChain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
FoodChain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Viv dives in for a single leg takedown but FoodChain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viv uses good head movement to avoid the hook from FoodChain.
Viv is looking to clinch.
Viv fails to land the takedown.
Viv uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from FoodChain.
FoodChain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for FoodChain.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Viv enables FoodChain to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Viv manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FoodChain wants to control from the top but Viv keeps moving.
Viv 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.
Viv is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
FoodChain wants to pass the guard but Viv is keeping the position.
Viv looking to hit a scissor sweep but FoodChain is one step ahead there.
FoodChain controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Viv is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and FoodChain defends well.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
FoodChain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viv is keeping the position for now.
Viv is trying to keep FoodChain in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has FoodChain pinned against the cage. FoodChain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and FoodChain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
FoodChain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Viv is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
FoodChain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
TopOf FoodChain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Viv throws a right hand that FoodChain ducks under and follows up with a left that FoodChain also avoids with ease.
FoodChain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Viv tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. FoodChain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from FoodChain.#TD2#
FoodChain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Viv is looking to control FoodChain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viv avoid being mounted?
Viv is pressing down on FoodChain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
FoodChain controlling from the top position.
FoodChain is looking to pass into half guard but Viv pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Viv is in guard.#REVR##T4#
FoodChain trying to control the position. #SU#
Viv stands up and waves to FoodChain to follow him.
Viv slips a jab from FoodChain.
Viv tries to clinch up.
Good standup being displayed there by FoodChain as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
FoodChain with a hook.
FoodChain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts FoodChain, as that shot connected.
Chosu Viv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
FoodChain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viv.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danga de danga de dang - FoodChain scores with a four punch combination!
FoodChain works Viv's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by FoodChain. #ES#
Viv throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Chosu Viv showed his dominance in that final round.
I think FoodChain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Viv shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Viv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viv's hands.#CL#
Viv gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Viv takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Viv stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viv defends well.#SUB#
Viv got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viv has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Viv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viv postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Viv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Viv stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Viv looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Diaz is looking to pass Viv's guard but actually Viv recovers to full guard.
Viv looking for a sweep. Not yet Viv, not yet.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Viv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viv working a defensive guard here.
Viv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is trying to keep Viv in close. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viv defends well.#T3##SUB#
Diaz 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.#SUB2#
Viv thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Viv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viv is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Viv thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Viv defends well.#SUB#
Viv got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viv has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Viv stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Viv slips an elbow through the middle.
Viv lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Viv scoring with some ground and pound.
Viv looking to pass the guard.
Viv is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viv passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Viv working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Viv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Viv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viv lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neal Diaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Diaz instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diaz.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viv backwards. #TD#
Diaz successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viv is aware though and is defending well.
Viv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Viv is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Diaz 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 chips away with some ground and pound.
Viv throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viv is in close to Diaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Diaz has his hands on Viv's head, controlling the position.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Viv wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Viv is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viv works his way to full guard. Good work.
Viv trying to keep a closed guard but Diaz is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viv can do to turn this around?
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to control but Viv is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Viv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz advances position into side control!
The referee asks Diaz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Diaz prefers to stall for the moment though.
Diaz trying to control the position but Viv is working away.
Diaz looking to control but instead Viv has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Diaz 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. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Diaz trying to control the action but Viv is working from the bottom.
Viv is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Viv keeps moving. #T3#
Diaz pushes down on Viv's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Viv doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Viv is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz trying to control but Viv is working from the bottom.
Viv looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Viv is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz pushes down on Viv's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neal Diaz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Diaz clinches.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Viv.
Viv makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Diaz drags the fight down to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Viv's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Viv scoring with some ground and pound.
Neal Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz controls Viv momentarily but Viv frees himself.
Viv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Viv cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Diaz is rocked!#T1#
Viv lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Viv decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get! #CL#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Viv has hold of one of Diaz's legs. Diaz is fighting the takedown attempt but Viv gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diaz controlling Viv's posture.
Viv works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Viv gets to his feet and stands over Diaz, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Diaz felt that one! Viv unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Diaz from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!

Event: PSE 46
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Viv slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viv.
A lazy body kick from Shot
and Viv counters with a nice leg kick.
Shot misses with a looping left.
Shot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chosu Viv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Shot darts in and clinches Viv up against the cage.
Shot lands with a light punch inside.
Viv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Viv is trying to pull guard but Shot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivs head.
Shot swings wildly with an uppercut but Viv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shot is stalling here.
Viv tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shot just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.#T1#
Shot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viv tries to break the clinch but Shot is controlling the position. #TD2#
Viv turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Shot explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheers as Shot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viv doesn't seem phased though.
Shot connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viv moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Viv ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Viv with the counter takedown but Shot avoids it easily.
Shot misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Viv misses.
Shot works Viv's body with a nice hook.
Shot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Viv if he has to take too many more of those.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shot scores with the left hand. Viv knows he should have avoided that one.
Viv throws a series of punches but Shot moves out of range.
Shot throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Viv looks to land a combination but Shot avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Shot.
Shot lands a right hook to the body.
Viv walks into a straight right hand from Shot.
Shot scores with a jab to the head.
Sebastian Shot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shot punishes Viv's body with a nice straight punch.
Viv's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Viv scrambles back to his feet.
Shot defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viv.
Shot throws a looping overhand right but Viv ducks down to avoid it.
Viv lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shot throws a lazy right hand but Viv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viv gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shot swats away the attempt to clinch by Viv.
It looked like Shot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Viv shoots for a double leg takedown but Shot sprawls well. He's pushed Viv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Shot misses the target.
Shot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Shot counters with a quick kick to the body but Viv blocks it.
Shot misses with an uppercut
and Viv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viv shoots in and drives through. Shot sprawls well.
Shot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Shot.
Shot with a nice cross.
Shot throws an off balance right hand
and Viv counters with a three punch combo that has Shot backing up. Shot nods at Viv to acknowledge the strikes.
Viv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shot sprawls well. Shot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Shot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viv sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Viv drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Viv stands up and beckons Shot to his feet.
Shot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Viv closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shot quickly recovers to half guard.
Shot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Viv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shot is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Viv slips a straight right by Shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viv is defended easily by Shot.#CL#
Shot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shot looking to slow down the pace here.
Shot stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Viv has picked Shot up - he's going for a ride! Viv dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Viv works over Shot with some ground and pound from guard.
Shot is pulling down on Viv's head. It's preventing any offense from Viv, at least for the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Viv drops back looking for a leg! Shot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shot manages to kick Viv off! Viv jumps back into Shot's guard.
Chosu Viv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet.
Shot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Shot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shot thows a huge punch but Viv dodges it nicely.
Viv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shot is thwarting Viv's attempts to control the position.
Shot is looking to take a break and control but Viv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Shot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viv trying to control from the bottom.
Shot thows a huge punch but Viv dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Shot is working for a submission of some sort.
Shot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES2#
Viv pushes Shot off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Viv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shot with a hook.#CL#
Shot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Viv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shot walks away with a smile on his face. Viv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Shot, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Shot against the cage but Shot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
A punch lands to the side of Viv 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Viv has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Viv there as he acknowledges the shot.
Viv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shot is fending him off so far but Viv persists. Nope, Shot circles away and we're back to standing.
Shot stuffs the takedown.
A left lands for Shot.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Shot, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Shot against the cage but Shot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Shot moves into the clinch.
Shot stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Viv turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shot tries to improve position but can't.
Shot can't do much from the bottom here.
Shot regains half guard.
Shot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viv can do to turn this around?
Shot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Viv postures up in Shot's guard and throws a big left but Shot blocks it.
Shot looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Shot, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Shot dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Shot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Shot.
Viv tries to clinch up.
Viv looks for a takedown but Shot sprawls well.
Shot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Viv fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Viv moves into the clinch.
Shot cracks Viv with a nice body shot.
Shot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Shot is stalling here.
Sebastian Shot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viv tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shot smiles and moves away.
Sebastian Shot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shot misses with a few strikes there.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Shot.
Shot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shot tests Viv's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Viv misses.
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shot's waist but Shot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
Viv fails to land the takedown.
Viv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shot is fending him off so far but Viv persists. Nope, Shot circles away and we're back to standing.
Viv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shot scores with a jab. Viv acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Shot takes the fight into the clinch.
Shot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot scores with a shoulder strike.
Shot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viv or not.
Shot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viv has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shot.
Viv is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shot to keep the fight standing.
Shot misses with a body punch. #T3#
Shot lands a body shot.
Shot digs a right hand into Viv's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viv's gas tank.
Shot scores with a hook to the body.
Shot lands with a right to the head.
Viv's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shot.
Viv changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shot looks to land a left hand but Viv moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Shot moves into the clinch.
Viv is trying to drag Shot to the mat but Shot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Viv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shot lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shot lands a left hand.
Shot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Viv's defenses.
A left hand lands to the body for Shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shot gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Shot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shot leaning against his opponent.
Shot lands an elbow just above Viv 's eye.
A shot in the inside from Shot.
Viv drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Viv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sebastian Shot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A cross from Shot lands.
Chosu Viv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viv on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viv takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viv's hands.
Viv gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Shot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Shot!
A very excited looking Sebastian Shot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PSE 43
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#ROC#
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.#TD2#
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.#T2#
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.#REVR#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #REVB#
Viv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
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. #REVR#
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.#SUB#
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.
#R2#
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 #CL2#
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. #TD2#
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. #REVB##T1#
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. #SUB2#
Viv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hollywood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hollywood.#SUB2#
Viv drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hollywood dives on top into guard.#REVR#
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?#T2##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Hollywood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viv sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Hollywood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Viv has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Hollywood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viv sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
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. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
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.#REVR#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD2#
Viv closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hollywood quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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.#CUT2#
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. #REVR#
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.#T2##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Viv is looking for a triangle but Hollywood pushes his legs off easily.
Hollywood trying to control but Viv is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hollywood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Viv wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
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. #ROC2#
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!

Event: PSE 37
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1##CL#
Viv closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skrarez's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skrarez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Skrarez lands an uppercut.
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viv has had enough of the clinch but Skrarez keeps him there for the moment.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Viv avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Skrarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viv wants to take the fight to the mat but Skrarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrarez.
A short body shot lands from Skrarez as the two fighters clinch.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivs head.
Skrarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Viv wants a takedown but no success here.
Skrarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Skrarez. #CUT2#
It looks like Chosu Viv has been cut.
Skrarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Skrarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viv takes a knee to the side of the body.
Viv is breathing heavily.
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viv.
Skrarez digs a right hand underneath Viv's ribcage. Viv let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skrarez scores a nice knee to the body.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike.
Skrarez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viv.
Skrarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Skrarez is leaning against Viv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skrarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Skrarez.
Skrarez is leaning against Viv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skrarez.
Skrarez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Skrarez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skrarez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skrarez works on Viv's body with a couple of short punches.
Skrarez is working Viv over against the cage.
Skrarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez lands a shot to the body.
Skrarez scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Skrarez.
Skrarez lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Skrarez.
A right hook to the body lands for Skrarez.
Viv is working for takedown but Skrarez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Viv's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viv's gas tank. #T2#
Skrarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viv's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skrarez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skrarez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivs head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skrarez. #ROC2#
Viv is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
Oh Viv is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skrarez gets through Viv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skrarez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivs head.
Skrarez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Viv to his knees! Skrarez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
A relieved looking Francesco Skrarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2019

#R1##TD#
Viv closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ahezhuole's guard.
Ahezhuole has momentary wrist control but Viv slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Viv's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Viv's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Viv scoring with some ground and pound.
Viv is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Viv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Ahezhuole is rocked!
Viv controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahezhuole is wriggling around but Viv manages to pass to half guard.
Viv seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Viv is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Viv is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Viv fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ahezhuole is still in real trouble! Can Viv finish him?
Viv lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Viv postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Ahezhuole out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Viv goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!

Event: NSC 8: Cadman vs Osinen
Date: Mar 19, 2019

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Barca as Viv shoots in.
Viv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barca is fending him off so far but Viv persists. Nope, Barca circles away and we're back to standing.
Viv has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Barca lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Viv fails with the takedown.
Hannibal Barca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Barca thumps Viv with a low kick.#TD2#
Viv gets a takedown into half guard.
Barca moves into full guard.
Viv throwing strikes from guard but Barca blocks nicely.
Viv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Viv looking to improve position, pressing down on Barca's thigh with his hand. Barca seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Viv paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Viv's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Barca picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hannibal Barca!
After winning the bout, Hannibal Barca thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NSC 5: Hawk vs Scarn
Date: Mar 05, 2019

#R1#
Viv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Viv has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Crespo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Viv is trying to defend but Crespo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crespo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Crespo 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.
Viv lands a couple of sideways elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Crespo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Viv throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Viv is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Crespo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Viv is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aldo Crespo!
A very excited looking Aldo Crespo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ABW 195 Goodbye Thiago - Steve
Date: Jan 31, 2019

#R1#
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Franco pinned against the cage. Franco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Viv gets a double leg takedown into Franco's guard.
Franco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Viv working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Franco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viv doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viv manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viv lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Viv is working Franco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco has Viv pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Viv is working Franco over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Franco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Viv stands up over Franco, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Viv works over Franco with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Franco is rocked!#T1#
Viv gets to his feet and stands over Franco, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Franco felt that one! Viv unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Franco from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!

Event: ABW 189 Turner - Turnbull
Date: Jan 08, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Dennis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viv, pushing him back against the cage.
Dennis is pressed up against the cage. Viv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dennis down to the mat. Dennis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Viv dives in for a single leg takedown but Dennis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viv throwing a counter right hand but Dennis manages to avoid it.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Dennis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennis prevents the takedown attempt.
Dennis prevents Viv from breaking the clinch.
Viv avoiding damage as Dennis throws knees to the body.
Viv tries for a takedown but Dennis manages to get underhooks.
Dennis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dennis lands a nice uppercut.
Viv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dennis walks away with a smile on his face. Viv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Dennis counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Dennis decides to stand back up. Dennis steps back and let's Viv get back to his feet.
No luck for Viv with that takedown attempt.
Viv shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Viv darts in looking for a takedown but Dennis gets double underhooks and turns Viv into the cage. #CL2#
Dennis forces Viv back against the cage and clinches.
Dennis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch. #TD#
Viv looking to score a takedown here. Dennis is defending well but Viv drives through and ends up in Dennis's guard.
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennis wants to stand up but Viv is controlling him.
Dennis is wriggling around but Viv manages to pass to half guard.
Dennis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dennis wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Dennis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Viv keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Viv misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dennis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Dennis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Viv was covering up waiting for the punch and Dennis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Viv lands some strikes from the bottom.#SU2#
Dennis gets to his feet - Viv follows without any prompting.
Viv sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Viv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dennis defends well and Viv ends up having to push Dennis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Viv tries for a takedown but Dennis circles away easily
and Dennis counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Dennis moves into the clinch.
Viv goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dennis prevents it.
Viv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dennis is defending well.#T3#
Viv looking for a takedown.
Dennis is pressed up against the cage. Viv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dennis down to the mat. Dennis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Dennis forces Viv back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viv somewhat.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Viv shows good takedown defense.
Viv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dennis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viv somewhat.#CL2#
Dennis darts in and clinches Viv up against the cage.
Viv is trying to push Dennis away but Dennis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Viv has Dennis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dennis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4##TD#
Viv has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dennis regains guard immediately.
Viv working some strikes from top position.
Viv trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Viv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennis wants to stand and escape but Viv is having none of it.
Viv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dennis's head.
Dennis has momentary wrist control but Viv slips an elbow through the middle.
Viv is working Dennis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Dennis pushes Viv off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dennis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dennis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viv moves away.
Viv fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holt Dennis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dennis's waist but Dennis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
Chosu Viv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dennis circles away.
Dennis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viv defends it nicely.
Dennis wants to clinch up but Viv keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Dennis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Viv lands with a few short shots to the body. #SU2#
Dennis stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Viv to get to his feet. #CL2#
Dennis takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Viv is defended easily by Dennis.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Dennis, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Dennis against the cage but Dennis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Dennis takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dennis pushes Viv up against the cage in a clinch.
Viv can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dennis defends it nicely.#CL2#
Dennis has Viv up against the cage in a clinch.
Dennis stalls. #BC2#
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Dennis shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Viv shoots for a double leg takedown but Dennis sprawls well. He's pushed Viv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dennis shoots in and drives through. Viv sprawls well.
Dennis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viv circles away.
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Viv avoids it really well and circles away.
Chosu Viv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Dennis clinches up with Viv and pushes him back against the cage.
Dennis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Viv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Dennis moves into the clinch.
Viv tries to pull guard but Dennis holds him up against the cage and eventually Viv drops back down to his feet.
Viv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dennis walks away with a smile on his face. Viv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
No luck for Dennis with that takedown attempt.
Viv moves out of range of the body kick.
Dennis throws a front kick that sends Viv stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Dennis rushes Viv and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dennis manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Dennis has managed to clinch.
Viv wants a takedown. #BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dennis.
Viv tries to buck Dennis off but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis blocks the strikes from Viv.
Viv is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Dennis decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viv sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Viv defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennis.#CL2#
Dennis instigates a clinch.
Viv tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viv checks a low kick from Dennis.
Dennis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Dennis pushes Viv up against the cage in a clinch.
Dennis lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Viv shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dennis is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holt Dennis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Viv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Viv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dennis defends it nicely.
Dennis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dennis tries to avoid it but Viv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dennis to the ground. Dennis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Dennis clinches up with Viv and pushes him back against the cage.
Viv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Dennis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dennis counters with a left and a right that stings Viv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Viv fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dennis sprawls well initially but Viv persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Viv throwing shots but Dennis is blocking nicely.
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!
Viv sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dennis defending well though.
Dennis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennis is refusing to be controlled, as Viv sits in half guard. #T1#
Viv is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dennis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dennis tries to kick Viv off but Viv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Viv is working for an americana but Dennis has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Viv was thinking about the submission.#ES2#
Dennis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Viv defends it nicely.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Dennis, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Dennis against the cage but Dennis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Dennis has managed to clinch. #T2##BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dennis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Viv has picked Dennis up - he's going for a ride! Viv dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Dennis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Viv is on him like a limpet, forcing Dennis back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viv is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dennis is pressed up against the cage. Viv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dennis down to the mat. Dennis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Dennis gets caught napping as Viv dives in and scores a takedown. Dennis manages to retain guard.
Dennis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Viv is controlling him.
Dennis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Viv is in close to Dennis's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Viv drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dennis dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Viv is working an open guard so Dennis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3##CL2#
Dennis rushes Viv and presses him up against the cage.
Dennis is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Viv throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dennis avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Dennis moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Dennis.
Dennis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dennis blocks an uppercut.
Viv tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dennis.
Holt Dennis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viv tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dennis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Viv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dennis gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Viv breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Dennis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Dennis.
Dennis slaps away a takedown attempt from Viv, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dennis with the counter takedown but Viv avoids it easily.
Chosu Viv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viv's waist but Viv gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dennis off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viv sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viv darts in looking for a takedown but Dennis gets double underhooks and turns Viv into the cage.
Dennis raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Holt Dennis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dennis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Viv throws a right and a left that Dennis avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holt Dennis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dennis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holt Dennis!

Event: ABW 180 Bhullar - Maugon
Date: Nov 29, 2018

#R1#
Viv dodges the punch combination from Skrarez.
Skrarez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Viv is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A combination from Skrarez does no damage.
Viv fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Skrarez has managed to clinch.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Viv controls his hands.
Viv wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skrarez has him pressed against the cage.
Skrarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Skrarez is pressed up against the cage. Viv has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skrarez down to the mat. Skrarez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Skrarez moves into range and clinches up with Viv.
Skrarez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivs head.
Viv tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skrarez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Viv looking for a takedown.
Skrarez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skrarez obliges.
Viv is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrarez cracks Viv with a nice body shot.
Skrarez misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez. #T1#
Skrarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Skrarez - that landed with a thud.
Skrarez lands a nice uppercut.
Skrarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skrarez digs a right hand into Viv's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viv's gas tank.
Skrarez scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Viv takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skrarez.
Skrarez pushes Viv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrarez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viv backwards. #ROC2#
Viv is rocked!
Skrarez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Viv is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Skrarez.
Skrarez dips a shoulder and cracks Viv with a mighty uppercut! Viv falls back against the cage and Skrarez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Viv is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Skrarez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Skrarez!
An out of breath Francesco Skrarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 172 Bhullar - Potter
Date: Nov 01, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Viv shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chance is trying to defend but Viv finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chance trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viv scoring with some ground and pound.
Viv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chance looking for a sweep. Not yet Chance, not yet.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Viv has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
Chance working a defensive guard here.
Viv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viv scoring with punches to the head and body.
Viv throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Chance has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Viv off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Viv swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viv tries to clinch but Chance is having none of it.
Viv shoots in looking for a takedown but Chance manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Viv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Chance. No joy for Viv on that attempt.
Chance is looking to counter punch.
Zero Chance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt - Chance sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chance stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Viv tries to keep at a distance but Chance has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viv tries to pull guard but Chance won't allow it.
Chance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chance is defending well.
Chance connects with a knee to the head.
Viv has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chance after a bit of a struggle.
Chance gets underhooks to prevent Viv's takedown attempt. #TD#
Chance manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chance is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Chance controlling Viv's posture.
Chance wants to stand but Viv is controlling the position. #ES#
Chance has his feet on Viv's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Chance, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Chance against the cage but Chance circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chance scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Viv changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chance looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Chance managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Viv.
Chance is trying to get back to half guard.
Chance sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Viv is trying to work for a kimura but Chance is defending well.
Chance gets full guard.#T3#
Chance is looking to stand up but Viv isn't so interested in that idea.
Chance seems keen to control Viv's posture.
Viv cracks Chance with a solid left hand.
Chance pulls Viv in close to prevent any damage.
Chance looking for a sweep. Not yet Chance, not yet.
Chance keeping moving, preventing Viv from controlling successfully.
Viv prevents Chance from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv cracks Chance with a solid left hand.
Viv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chance is looking to stand up but Viv isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chance's head.
Chance has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Viv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chance's head.
Viv stands up over Chance, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Viv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chance working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viv.
Viv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viv landing some decent shots from guard.
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Chance has wrist control.
Viv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Chance is rocked!
Viv working some strikes from top position.
Oh Chance is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viv stands up over Chance, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Viv postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Chance covers up, he's hurt! Viv keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Viv and the ref steps in to end the fight! Viv can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!

Event: ABW 160 Brahms - Experiment
Date: Sep 13, 2018

#R1#
Viv closes this distance looking for a takedown but May circles away.
May seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Viv shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Viv scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Viv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so May is just riding it out for now. Viv eventually gives up the hold.
May avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viv with the ground and pound but May uses the opportunity to regain guard.
May utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Viv works over May with some ground and pound from guard.
May working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viv.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv is in close to May's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Viv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
May will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
Viv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viv throws a big right hand that misses.
Viv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Viv lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Viv trying to control the position from guard on top but May is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Viv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
May utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viv postures up in May's guard and throws a big left but May blocks it.
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
May utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
May working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viv.
Viv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of May's head.
Viv postures up in May's guard and throws a big left but May blocks it.
Viv passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv misses with the ground and pound.
Viv in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Viv tries to move to mount but May blocks the move with his legs.
Viv is trying to ground and pound but May uses the momentary lack of control by Viv to regain half guard.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Viv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Viv is working for a kimura here but May manages to reverse the position and he's now in Viv's guard. #SU#
May gets to his feet. Viv looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Viv misses with a takedown attempt
and May counters with a right hand to the body.
Viv goes for a double leg but May avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as May continues to drive forward.
Dan May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.#T4#
May lands a jab to Viv's midsection.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and May counters with a nice body shot.
May leaves Viv with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chosu Viv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Viv.#CL#
May closes the distance and clinches.
May lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
May lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Chosu Viv has been cut.
May throws an elbow but it misses.
May lands on the inside with an uppercut.
May using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
May landing knees to the body.
May gets underhooks to prevent Viv's takedown attempt.
May really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
May scores a nice knee to the body.
May landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viv looks winded!
Viv is trying to drag May to the mat but May just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
May lands an elbow just above Viv 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dan May will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chosu Viv's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and May counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viv fails with the takedown
and May makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
May defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viv.
Dan May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
May stuffs the takedown attempt from Viv. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like May was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viv.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt - May sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. May tries to avoid it but Viv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag May to the ground. May escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
May closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
May lands an elbow inside that Viv shrugs off.
Viv takes an elbow to the temple.
May lands an elbow inside that Viv shrugs off.
May prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Viv takes an elbow to the temple.
May lands a nice elbow.
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
May lands an elbow that stopped Viv in his tracks for a moment.
May lands an elbow just above Viv 's eye.
May connects with a knee to the head.
May lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
May lands a damaging elbow.
May lands an elbow inside.
Viv takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but May pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Viv is breathing heavily.
May gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by May.
Dan May has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viv tries for a takedown. No joy.
May is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viv can do to turn this around?#T2#
Viv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but May gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viv is trying to drag May to the mat but May just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from May.
May lands an elbow inside that Viv shrugs off.
Viv takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viv tries for a takedown but May manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from May.
Viv wants a takedown.
Our sources have told us that May has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Viv takes a knee right on the jaw!
May lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viv takes an elbow to the temple.
Viv goes for a takedown attempt but May pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
May lands a jab to Viv's midsection.#T3#
May digs a good body shot into Viv's ribs.#CL#
May forces Viv back against the cage and clinches.
Viv wants to break the clinch but can't.
May lands a knee to the body.
May utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
May with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
May lands a good knee to the midsection. Viv won't want to take too many of those.
May comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viv takes a shot to the head.
May throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Viv takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viv takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
May working Viv over with knees to the body.
Viv takes a shot to the head.
Viv is working for takedown but May is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, May scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
May scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Viv is rocked!
May lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viv is still on wobbly legs! Can May finish him?
May lands an elbow inside that Viv shrugs off.
May lands a nice uppercut.
May creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Viv! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for May.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan May!

Event: ABW 151 Meat Boy - Smith II
Date: Aug 09, 2018

#R1#
Viv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machine sprawls well. Machine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
Machine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Viv closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machine to the mat! Machine manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Viv drops back looking for a leg! Machine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machine manages to kick Viv off! Viv jumps back into Machine's guard.
Machine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Machine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Viv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Machine controlling the pace.
Viv's coaches at Holding Cell have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Viv flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Viv throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Machine has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machine slows the pace down in half guard.
Viv is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Machine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Viv tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Viv misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Machine slows the pace down in half guard.
Viv is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machine controlling the pace.
Viv is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viv avoid being mounted?
Viv misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Still in half guard, Machine seems content to control.#SUB#
Viv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viv regains full guard. Nicely done.
Machine is stalling in the full guard.
Viv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Viv working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Viv.
Machine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machine just content to control the position.
Viv sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Viv tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.
Viv is working hard here to advance position.
Viv wants to control but Machine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machine tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Viv is positioning himself well to prevent Machine advancing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machine in particular looking to stall.
Viv is looking to improve his position.
Machine trying to control the pace.
Viv wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machine is looking to advance position but Viv won't allow it.
Machine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Viv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Machine in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Viv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viv is in trouble now - Machine has advanced to mount!
Machine sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Love Machine dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Viv misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little jabbing left from Machine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Machine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
Machine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Viv dives in and grabs Machine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes down on Viv's head and hops out.
Machine scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Viv fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Viv dives in and grabs Machine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes down on Viv's head and hops out.#T1#
Viv takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viv looks for a takedown but Machine sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viv shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Love Machine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machine throws a shot to the body.
Viv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Machine defends well and Viv ends up having to push Machine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Machine cracks Viv with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Viv shoots in and drives through. Machine sprawls well.
Viv tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Viv shoots for a double leg takedown but Machine sprawls well. He's pushed Viv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Viv on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viv misses with a takedown
and Machine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Viv is rocked!#T2#
BOOM! Machine lands a beautiful left hook that drops Viv. Viv tries to recover but Machine is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Viv lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Love Machine!
Our winner, Love Machine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ABW 144 Smith - Meat Boy
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Palonesess has a takedown stuffed.
Viv dodges the punch combination from Palonesess. #CL2#
Palonesess gets a clinch. #TD#
Viv turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Palonesess can't do much from the bottom here.
Palonesess felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SU#
Viv stands up. #CL2#
Palonesess instigates a clinch. #TD#
Viv pulls Palonesess into guard.
Viv controls Palonesess momentarily but Palonesess frees himself.
Palonesess tries to free his leg and advance position but Viv is retaining full guard. #T1#
Viv doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Palonesess must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Viv is looking to stand up but Palonesess isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Palonesess avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Viv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viv keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully.
Viv is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Viv looking to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viv striking off his back.
Palonesess wants to control from the top but Viv keeps moving.
Palonesess stopping the sweep attempt from Viv.
Viv throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Viv had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palonesess defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palonesess trying to control the position from guard on top but Viv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palonesess might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Viv haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Palonesess content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Palonesess got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viv has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palonesess has managed to get both his arms back between Viv's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Viv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palonesess can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viv punching to the body, from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Viv keeping moving, preventing Palonesess from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Viv has his foot on Palonesess's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Palonesess works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Palonesess avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viv throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Palonesess got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viv has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Palonesess has managed to get both his arms back between Viv's legs - danger averted.
Viv looking for a sweep. Not yet Viv, not yet.
Palonesess trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viv manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Palonesess manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Viv throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Viv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Palonesess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viv has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Viv trying to control but Palonesess is working from the bottom.
Viv works over Palonesess with some ground and pound from guard.
Viv throwing strikes but missing.
Viv lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've been hearing that Viv has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Palonesess had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viv defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Viv's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chosu Viv dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Palonesess fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Viv looking to score a takedown here. Palonesess is defending well but Viv drives through and ends up in Palonesess's guard.
Palonesess wants to sweep but no luck.
Viv is working Palonesess over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Viv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Palonesess has wrist control.#SUB#
Viv drops back looking for a leg! Palonesess is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Palonesess manages to kick Viv off! Viv jumps back into Palonesess's guard.
Viv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB2#
Viv stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Palonesess has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Viv manages to get his head free but now Palonesess has transitioned to an armbar! Viv grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Palonesess! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Altintop Palonesess!
An out of breath Altintop Palonesess thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ABW 138 Perez - Byyler
Date: Jun 14, 2018

#R1##TD#
Viv closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Alves has one foot on Viv's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Viv stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Viv closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alves's guard.
Viv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Viv from controlling successfully.
Viv is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Viv landing some decent shots from guard.
Viv wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at Shark Tank MMA inform us that Alves has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Viv stands up over Alves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Viv avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alves has momentary wrist control but Viv slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Viv stops Alves from standing up.
Viv wants to control from the top but Alves keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viv works over Alves with some ground and pound from guard.
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Alves has wrist control.
Viv pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Viv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Viv postures up.
Viv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viv throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viv.
Viv cracks Alves with a solid left hand.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Viv throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Viv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Viv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
Viv loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viv with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Viv lands a couple of elbows.
Alves has momentary wrist control but Viv slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Alves is rocked!
Viv cracks Alves with a solid left hand.
Alves is still in real trouble! Can Viv finish him?
Viv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Viv loads up on a big left hand. Alves felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Viv looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Alves can't hide his disappointment, as Viv celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!

Event: ABW 132 Potter - Reign
Date: May 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Viv looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Viv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doyea is just riding it out for now. Viv eventually gives up the hold.
Doyea trying to control here. #SUB#
Viv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doyea is just riding it out for now. Viv eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura but Doyea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viv to get the leverage.
We've been hearing that Viv has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea wants to control but Viv is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Viv is trying to work for a kimura but Doyea is defending well.
Doyea is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Doyea's temple.
Viv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doyea trying to control from the bottom.
Viv winds up and cracks Doyea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doyea holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Doyea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doyea wants to control but Viv is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Viv is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Doyea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viv.
Doyea tries to roll over but Viv keeps him under control.
Viv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doyea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Viv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doyea's head. #SUB#
Viv is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Viv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Doyea flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Viv working the head and body with strikes.
Doyea trying to control from the bottom.
Viv slips a nice elbow through Doyea's hands, connecting with Doyea's forehead.
Viv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Arod Doyea has been cut.
Viv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Viv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doyea trying to hold on to Viv's head to control him but Viv postures up. #T4##SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura here.
Viv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doyea missing with punches from the bottom.
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Doyea is looking to improve his position.
Doyea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doyea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viv scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doyea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viv is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chosu Viv dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arod Doyea's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Viv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doyea defends well and Viv ends up having to push Doyea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Viv scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Viv is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyea can do to turn this around?
Doyea on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Doyea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doyea is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Viv scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Viv is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doyea gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyea is trying to keep Viv in close.
Doyea looking for a sweep. Not yet Doyea, not yet.
Viv distracts Doyea with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Viv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB2#
Doyea is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chosu Viv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Viv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Doyea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viv is aware though and is defending well.
Viv postures up.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Doyea seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doyea throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Viv works over Doyea with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Viv drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doyea looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doyea looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doyea! #REVB#
Viv is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Viv manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Viv is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doyea pulls his head out easily.
Viv wants to get back to his feet.
Doyea with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Doyea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Viv sees it coming and defends easily.
Viv wants to control but Doyea is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viv is looking for a sweep. Doyea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Viv looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doyea content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Doyea moves nicely into side control.
Doyea tries to advance to mount but Viv denies him.
Viv gets back to half guard.#SU2#
Doyea postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Viv to stand up.
That kick from Doyea tenderised Viv's leg. Viv is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice takedown defense from Viv. No joy for Doyea on that attempt.
Doyea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Doyea gets caught flat footed, as Viv shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viv throwing strikes from guard but Doyea blocks nicely. #T4#
Viv connects with a couple of short punches.
Viv in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Doyea has wrist control.
Viv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viv working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Doyea looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Viv content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Doyea has locked up a guillotine! Doyea's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Viv is holding on here and Doyea must be using up a lot of energy. Viv has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Doyea gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arod Doyea!

Event: ABW 124 Potter - Bhullar
Date: Apr 24, 2018

#R1#
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. #TD#
Viv shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Viv showed some decent athleticism there.
Gravano is trying to stand. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Viv is working for a submission of some sort.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Viv actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Viv punching from the bottom.
Gravano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Viv landing a few short strikes. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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!

Event: ABW 115 Uzo - Distacio Jr
Date: Mar 20, 2018

#R1#
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Tertelgte, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Tertelgte against the cage but Tertelgte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tertelgte wants to counter with a clinch but Viv pushes him away.
Tertelgte lands with an overhand left.
Viv has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tertelgte pinned against the cage. Tertelgte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chosu Viv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tertelgte stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv fails with the takedown
and Tertelgte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tertelgte has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Viv misses with a series of wild punches.
Tertelgte lands with a hook. Viv tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That kick from Tertelgte tenderised Viv's leg. Viv is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tertelgte stuffs the takedown.
Viv shoots in but Tertelgte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Viv looks for a takedown but Tertelgte sprawls well.
Viv dives in and grabs Tertelgte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tertelgte pushes down on Viv's head and hops out.#CL2#
Tertelgte clinches with his opponent. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tertelgte.
Viv's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tertelgte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Viv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viv can't get the takedown.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte lands an uppercut.
Tertelgte scores with a shoulder strike.
Viv is working for takedown but Tertelgte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tertelgte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Tertelgte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tertelgte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tertelgte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viv backwards.
Tertelgte gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viv.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tertelgte lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Viv throws a head punch that misses.
Tertelgte gets through Viv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Viv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viv jumps guard but Tertelgte turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Viv is rocked!
Tertelgte misses with the head strike.
Oh Viv is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viv tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Viv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viv seems to have got his legs back now.
Viv goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tertelgte prevents it.
A short right from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viv is working for takedown but Tertelgte is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tertelgte gets through Viv's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tertelgte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tertelgte has a couple of punches blocked by Viv. #T3#
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tertelgte on the inside.
Tertelgte lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Tertelgte.
Viv is looking for a takedown.
Viv tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tertelgte smiles and moves away.
Tertelgte goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tertelgte goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Viv stumbles back but Tertelgte runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Viv to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Viv will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ernie Tertelgte!
Our winner, Ernie Tertelgte, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ABW 108 Scrotum - Uesugi II
Date: Feb 22, 2018

#R1#
Rosicky with a poor takedown
and Viv counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rosicky but Rosicky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt - Rosicky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Rosicky has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Viv fails with the takedown.
Pavel Rosicky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Rosicky shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Viv shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rosicky napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Viv working the ground and pound.
Rosicky is trying to buck Viv off.#ES#
Rosicky explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Rosicky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Viv looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Rosicky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rosicky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rosicky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Rosicky thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Viv throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Viv stops Rosicky from passing to mount.
Viv is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Rosicky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Viv is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Viv is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rosicky has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Rosicky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viv knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rosicky is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Viv looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rosicky gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Viv is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rosicky lets go of the hold and Viv can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Rosicky!

Event: ABW 98 Verygood - Wawelski
Date: Jan 16, 2018

#R1#
Viv shoots for a double leg takedown but Long sprawls well. He's pushed Viv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Long feints the counter takedown.
Viv keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Viv feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've been hearing good reports from Viv's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Viv passes Long's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Viv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Viv is working for a submission of some sort.
Viv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Long is not content to let Viv control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Viv. #T1#
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Viv has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura but Long is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viv to get the leverage.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Viv there. #SUB#
Viv 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. #SUB#
Viv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Long is just riding it out for now. Viv eventually gives up the hold.
Long taking some punishment here, with Viv in his half guard. #T2#
Viv wants to control but Long is keeping him busy.
Viv working the head and body with strikes.
Viv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Long with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Long is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Viv there.
Long wants to get back to his feet.
Viv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Viv slips a nice elbow through Long's hands, connecting with Long's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long is looking for a sweep. Viv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Long is rocked!
Ground and pound from Viv.
Long is still in real trouble! Can Viv finish him?
Long is trying to maintain the position but Viv is very close to passing his half guard.
Viv is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Long is hurt! He's hurt bad - Viv fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Long from any more punishment! Congratulations to Viv! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!

Event: ABW 92 Scrotum - Shingen II
Date: Dec 26, 2017

#R1#
Skrarez slips a jab and a cross from Viv.
Skrarez stuffs the takedown.
Skrarez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Viv decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Viv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Skrarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viv.
Skrarez has hold of Viv's hands but Viv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Viv looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Skrarez is trying to stand back up but Viv is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv is thwarting Skrarez's attempts to control the position.
Skrarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skrarez tries to get out of the position.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Skrarez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viv pulls his head out easily.
Skrarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viv.
Skrarez tries to roll over but Viv keeps him under control.
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!
Viv sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrarez defending well though. #T1#
Viv is nestled in close to Skrarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Viv not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Viv 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.
Viv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skrarez is trying to control but can't.
Skrarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Skrarez is looking for a sweep. Viv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skrarez wants to get back to his feet.
Viv lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Viv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skrarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skrarez is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest. #SUB2#
Viv is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Viv has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Viv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skrarez wants to improve his position but Viv is controlling well.
Skrarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viv lands strikes from half guard.
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 Skrarez's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Viv lands a nice short elbow.
Viv scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!#SUB2#
Viv is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skrarez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Viv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Viv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skrarez gets back to full guard. #T3#
Viv is looking to work some ground and pound but Skrarez has wrist control.
Viv lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Skrarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skrarez pulls Viv in close to prevent any damage.
Viv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Viv with a nice head shot there.#ROC2#
Skrarez is rocked!
Viv arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Skrarez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!

Event: ABW 86 Jones- Benavidez
Date: Dec 05, 2017

#R1#
Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Viv defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alves.#TD2#
Alves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Viv sprawls well initially but Alves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Viv has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Viv is trying to stand up here but Alves is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Alves is working for a kimura but Viv is defending it quite comfortably.
Viv tries to kick Alves off but Alves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Viv scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Alves manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Viv is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Alves turns him over and now has his back.
Alves misses with punches from the back.
Viv tries to roll but Alves sticks to his back.
Viv trying to get back to his feet but Alves is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Alves looking for the RNC.
A lull in the action here.
Viv trying to get back to his feet but Alves is in full control for now.
Viv is in bad spot here.
Viv is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alves is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Viv has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Viv is keeping busy.
Viv is trying to get back to his feet but Alves has full control of the position and if anything, Viv has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Viv tries to roll but Alves sticks to his back.
Viv is trying to get back to his feet but Alves has full control of the position and if anything, Viv has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Viv trying to control the hands but Alves won't let him. #SUB2#
Alves sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Viv taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Alves!
Luiz Alves gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: ABW 77 Tektas - Wolf
Date: Nov 02, 2017

#R1#
Boom leaves Viv with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Boom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Boom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Viv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boom tries to avoid it but Viv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boom to the ground. Boom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boom counters with a head kick. That will keep Viv thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Viv throws a nice looking combination but Boom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Viv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boom but Boom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Viv tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boom swivels and escapes.
Boom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Boom misses.
Boom delivers a nice body kick.
Viv fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom lands with a kick to the temple. Viv shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boom has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1##TD#
Viv gets the takedown into side control.
Boom tries to escape but Viv is in control.
Viv sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boom is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv scoring with punches from side control.
Viv looks up at the clock and then as Boom takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Viv smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Viv tries for a kimura but Boom is defending well.
Viv is chipping away with strikes.
Boom wants to get back to his feet but Viv drags him back down.
Viv lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Viv connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boom some visible discomfort.
Boom is pushing Viv's head away, looking to escape. Viv manages to hold on to the position though.
Viv working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom tries to escape but Viv is in control.
Viv definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boom has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Boom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Viv lands some shots froms side control.
Boom is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Viv is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boom has escaped the position, nice work there.
Viv working the body and head with strikes.
Viv in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Viv working the ground and pound.
Boom is trying to buck Viv off.
Viv lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#
Boom is rocked!
Viv scoring with punches from side control.
Boom is still in real trouble! Can Viv finish him?
Viv scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Boom is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Viv can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!

Event: ABW 66 Athanas - Skrarski
Date: Sep 26, 2017

#R1#
Viv lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#
It looks like Leka Vasara has been cut.
Vasara cracks Viv with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Viv fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasara sprawls well initially but Viv persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Viv is looking for a kimura but Vasara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viv to get the leverage.
Viv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vasara is looking for a sweep. Viv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Vasara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viv pulls his head out easily.
Vasara is trying to maintain the position but Viv is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasara tries to get to full guard but Viv has control of the leg.
Vasara keeping control of the position.
Viv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vasara tries to get to full guard but Viv has control of the leg.
Viv drops an elbow to the side of Vasara's head. #T1#
Viv is keen to just control but Vasara is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Viv is looking for a kimura but Vasara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viv to get the leverage.
Vasara wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Hell's Furnace Gym inform me that Viv has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Viv thows a huge punch but Vasara dodges it nicely.
Viv is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vasara is pressing down on Viv's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Viv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viv preventing the sweep.
Vasara has his hands on Viv's head, controlling the position.
Viv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv postures up.
Viv throws a big right hand that misses.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viv with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Vasara pulls Viv in close to prevent any damage.
Vasara looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Viv drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vasara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vasara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vasara! #REVR##SUB#
Vasara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Vasara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viv, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Vasara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viv knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vasara wants to control but Viv is keeping him busy. #T3#
Viv is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vasara has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Vasara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vasara prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Vasara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Viv tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Vasara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Viv wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
Vasara has hold of Viv's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Viv seems comfortable defending it but Vasara has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Viv is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Viv is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vasara couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leka Vasara!
Our winner, Leka Vasara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ABW 54 Scrotum - Monkey
Date: Aug 17, 2017

#R1#
Viv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Kim counters with a quick kick to the body but Viv blocks it.
Kim scores with a jab to the head.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense.
Kim slips a jab from Viv.
We've been told by Kim's head coaches at Red House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Viv misses.
Viv takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid body kick from Kim.
Viv tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniel Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vivs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the liver by Kim. Beautiful body shot.
Viv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kim counters with a series of strikes. Viv will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Viv. Viv gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Viv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viv shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viv.
Viv looks winded!
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Viv shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Viv shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viv shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim throws a shot to the body.
Viv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Viv under the eye.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. Viv shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Viv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viv somewhat.
Viv shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Viv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kim scores with a head kick. Viv tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Viv takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Viv has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.#T3#
Viv looks for a takedown but Kim sprawls well.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Viv shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim dips to his left and cracks Viv with an uppercut!#CL2#
Viv forces Kim back against the cage and clinches.
Viv has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kim after a bit of a struggle.
Viv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Viv is trying to pull guard but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viv drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kim pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kim slaps away a takedown attempt from Viv, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Kim scores with a head kick. Viv tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Viv on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniel Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Viv.
Viv shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Viv scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viv. #SUB2#
Viv is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viv.
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viv on the ground.
Viv sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kim 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.
#R2#
Kim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kim's waist but Kim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
Kim thinks about countering with a body kick.
Viv tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a head kick. That will keep Viv thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Viv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daniel Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv shoots and misses
and Kim counters with a two punch combo.
Kim's corner calls for a 1-2. Kim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Viv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kim avoids it really well and circles away.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Kim, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Kim against the cage but Kim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viv.
Viv looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viv is breathing heavily.
Kim throws a good cross that connects.
Daniel Kim is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kim stuffs the takedown.
Kim cracks Viv with an open hand slap.
A right-left combo lands from Kim.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Viv gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Viv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kim defends well and Viv ends up having to push Kim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim's corner calls for a 1-2. Kim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kim moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viv shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Viv.
Kim scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Kim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Viv fails with the takedown.
Viv has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kim. Viv shrugs it off though.
Kim catches Viv with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Viv shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kim as he avoids it easily.
Kim feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Kim lands a head kick. Viv smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense.
Kim thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kim scores with the left hand. Viv knows he should have avoided that one.
Kim lands a head shot.
Viv has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Kim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kim throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Viv shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kim throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kim tries to get out of the position.
Viv lands strikes from half guard.
Viv working the head and body with strikes.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Kim tries to roll over but Viv keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Viv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Viv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Kim trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kim to regain full guard.
Viv tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Viv passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Viv fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kim dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Viv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kim. That snapped Viv's head back.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kim scores with a hook.
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viv can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Kim. No joy for Viv on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniel Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Kim with a hook.
Viv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
Kim lands a body shot.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Viv. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
Viv sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kim scores with a shot to the body.
Viv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Viv misses with a takedown
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viv shoots in looking for a takedown. Kim tries to sprawl out of it but Viv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim with a nice cross.
Kim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kim wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viv.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kim lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Viv misses with a takedown
and Kim counters with a head kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kim enables Viv to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kim manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chosu Viv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
Kim looking to control.
Viv being controlled here momentarily.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viv wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Viv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kim looking for a sweep. Not yet Kim, not yet.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Viv drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kim dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Viv wants to stand up but Kim is controlling him.
Viv is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Viv wants to improve his position but instead Kim has moved into half guard.
Viv has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Viv tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kim prevents Viv from improving his position.
Viv is trying to stand.
Viv striking from half guard on the bottom.
Viv throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Viv manages to get to full guard.
Chosu Viv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Viv's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Kim!

Event: ABW 41 Jones - Mcgruff
Date: Jul 06, 2017

#R1#
Viv darts in looking for a takedown but Lay gets double underhooks and turns Viv into the cage.
Lay shoots in for a double leg but Viv sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lay defends well and Viv ends up having to push Lay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Viv fails with the takedown
and Lay counters with a two punch combo.
Washe Lay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lay defends it nicely.
Viv takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lay throws a head kick but Viv moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lay there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chosu Viv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viv tries for a takedown but Lay circles away easily
and Lay counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've been hearing reports that Lay has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Lay scores with a push kick.
Lay closes the distance and clinches up with Viv, looking for a takedown. Lay pushes Viv against the cage but Viv circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lay wants it to stay on the feet.
Lay keeps Viv at a distance using the push kick.
Lay wants to clinch.
Jab from Viv.
Viv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lay misses with a takedown attempt - Viv sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Lay clinches. #T2#
Viv blocks a body shot from Lay.
Viv drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Viv shoots in but no luck this time.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viv looks winded!#CL#
Viv gets tackled into the cage by Lay. Lay maintains the clinch.
Viv drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lay pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Lay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Lay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Viv to his feet.
Viv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lay circles away.
Lay tries to clinch there but Viv circles away.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt
and Lay counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Lay, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Lay against the cage but Lay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lay tries to counter with a takedown but Viv is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Viv with a poor takedown
and Lay counters with a right hand to the body.
Lay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Lay closes the distance and pushes Viv back into the cage.
Viv takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lay.
Lay slows down the pace here.
Lay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lay lands an elbow just above Viv 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lay obliges.
Lay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Viv goes for a takedown attempt but Lay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lay tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Viv manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Viv chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lay can pounce on him.
Lay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viv is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Viv shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Lay closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Viv wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SU#
Lay decides to stand back up. Lay steps back and let's Viv get back to his feet.
Viv shoots in but no luck this time.
Viv dives in and grabs Lay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lay pushes down on Viv's head and hops out.
Lay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lay cracks a nice hook into Viv's ribs.
Viv slaps away a takedown attempt from Lay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Washe Lay 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.
#R2#
Viv shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Viv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lay. #SU#
Lay has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Viv looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lay is fending him off so far but Viv persists. Nope, Lay circles away and we're back to standing.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Lay, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Lay against the cage but Lay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Washe Lay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Lay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viv.#CL#
Lay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Viv's face.
Lay tries to work over Viv's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viv.
Viv is breathing heavily.
Viv wants to take the fight to the mat but Lay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Viv takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Lay.
Viv drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lay pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Lay takes the fight into the clinch.
Viv has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lay after a bit of a struggle.
Viv takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viv.
A left hand lands to the body for Lay.
Viv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lay walks away with a smile on his face. Viv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Lay counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Viv! #T2##SU#
Lay decides to stand up, so the ref orders Viv to his feet.
Lay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viv can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lay tries to clinch but Viv is having none of it.
Washe Lay is winning the standup battle so far.
Viv takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD#
Lay gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Lay escapes and gets back to his feet.
Viv takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lay is looking to wear down Viv with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Lay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lay.
Lay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Viv tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Viv goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lay prevents it. #T3#
Viv has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lay lands a right hand.
Viv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lay is defending well.
Lay lands an elbow inside.
Lay lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Lay.
Viv tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lay connects with a knee to the head.
Viv goes for a takedown attempt but Lay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Lay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Viv to the ground. Lay is now in Viv's guard.
Lay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viv on the ground.#SU#
Lay gets to his feet. Viv looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Viv shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lay counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
That kick from Lay tenderised Viv's leg. Viv is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viv pinned against the cage. Viv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viv tries for a takedown but Lay circles away easily
and Lay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lay scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Lay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lay obliges.
Lay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Viv.
Viv takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Washe Lay dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lay moves in looking to clinch but Viv pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lay is defended easily by Viv.
Viv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Viv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lay circles away.#TD#
Lay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Viv manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lay's best efforts.#SU#
Lay decides to stand up.
Viv shoots in but Lay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lay attempts a counter takedown but Viv avoids it well and moves away.
Washe Lay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lay tries to counter with a takedown but Viv is quick to defend against it.
Washe Lay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lay looks for a takedown but Viv sprawls well.#T1#
Viv tries for a takedown but Lay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lay throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Lay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lay stops Viv from getting back to his feet.
Lay tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU#
Lay stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Viv to get to his feet.
Lay throws a one two combo.
Viv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lay fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Viv misses with a takedown
and Lay counters with a head kick. That will keep Viv thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Viv rushes Lay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viv jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lay walks away with a smile on his face. Viv gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Lay moves into the clinch.
Lay lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Lay.
A short body shot lands from Lay as the two fighters clinch.
Washe Lay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viv is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lay is defending well.
Viv has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lay after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Lay.
Come on Lay - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Viv changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Viv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Lay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viv, pushing him back against the cage.
Viv wants to take the fight to the mat but Lay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lay.
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lay stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viv has Lay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Viv tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Viv changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lay fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Viv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lay connects with a body shot.#TD#
Lay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Viv flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Washe Lay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viv is looking to improve his position. #SU#
Lay decides to return to a standing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viv takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Lay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Viv sprawls well initially but Lay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Viv pushes Lay off but Lay dives into side control. #SU#
Lay stands up and beckons Viv to his feet.
Chosu Viv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washe Lay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Lay forces Viv back against the cage and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Washe Lay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Washe Lay!
A very excited looking Washe Lay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Angry Birds War 26
Date: May 30, 2017

#R1##TD#
Viv darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Viv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Viv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kornik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viv.
We've been hearing that Viv has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kornik tries to kick Viv off but Viv keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Viv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kornik is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kornik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viv missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Viv drops an elbow to the side of Kornik's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kornik's head.
Kornik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viv.
Viv missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kornik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Viv scores with a couple of nice shots.
Viv thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kornik's head.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kornik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES2#
Kornik pushes Viv off and gets back to his feet.
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kornik pinned against the cage. Kornik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viv takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kornik thuds a left hand into Viv's body.#TD#
Viv gets a double leg takedown into Kornik's guard.
Viv postures up in Kornik's guard and throws a big left but Kornik blocks it.
Kornik wants to stand but Viv is controlling the position.
Kornik has momentary wrist control but Viv slips an elbow through the middle.
Viv trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Viv stands and throws Kornik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kornik tries to escape but Viv is in control.
Viv has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Viv throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet but Viv drags him back down.
Kornik 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.
Kornik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Viv.
Viv tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Viv misses with the ground and pound.
Kornik dodges the ground and pound from Viv.
Kornik is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Viv asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Viv throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Viv sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kornik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kornik is trying to get back to his feet.
Viv tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Viv working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Viv is putting a hurting on Kornik here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Viv seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kornik parries the strikes from Viv easily there. Viv is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kornik to escape.
Viv landing strikes.
Kornik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Viv.
Kornik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Kornik bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nice shot lands for Kornik.#T4#
Viv shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kornik counters with a left to the body.
Viv misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viv takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kornik.
Kornik has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kornik counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kornik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Viv has a takedown stuffed.
Kornik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Viv with a body shot.
Kornik throws out a powerful jab.
Viv tries for a takedown but Kornik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Kornik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Viv is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kornik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Viv is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kornik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kornik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kornik is looking to take a break and control but Viv is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chosu Viv will probably get the nod.
That's time! Viv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Kornik shoots in and bounces Viv off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viv wants to stand but Kornik is controlling the position.
Viv keeping moving, preventing Kornik from controlling successfully.
Viv wants to stand and escape but Kornik is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Viv is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv wants to stand but Kornik is controlling the position.
Kornik content to stall in guard here.
Kornik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Viv wants to get back to his feet but Kornik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viv striking off his back.
Viv thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kornik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artur Kornik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kornik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viv.
Kornik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Viv takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kornik throws a good cross that connects.
Viv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viv looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kornik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kornik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viv has time to react.#T2##TD#
Viv shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Kornik manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Viv keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Kornik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chosu Viv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kornik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kornik sprawls well. Kornik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
Kornik lands a jab.
Viv has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Viv goes for a double leg but Kornik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kornik continues to drive forward.#TD#
Viv looking to score a takedown here. Kornik is defending well but Viv drives through and ends up in Kornik's guard.#ES2#
Kornik pushes Viv off and scrambles back to his feet.
Viv takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kornik dips to his left and cracks Viv with an uppercut!
Kornik lands the left hand.
Kornik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viv momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Kornik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kornik lands in his opponent's guard.
Viv trying to keep a closed guard but Kornik is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Kornik gets to his feet. Viv looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Viv fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Viv shoots in and drives through. Kornik sprawls well.
Kornik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kornik closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Kornik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Viv's guard.#ES#
Viv has his feet on Kornik's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Kornik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viv to the mat! Viv manages to get full guard.
Viv is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kornik is controlling him.
Kornik tries to free his leg and advance position but Viv is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Viv has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kornik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kornik is working Viv over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Viv wants to get back to his feet but Kornik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Kornik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kornik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Viv's guard.#SUB#
Viv looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kornik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viv is keeping the position for now.
Viv is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chosu Viv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kornik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kornik won't allow Viv to get back to his feet.
Kornik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kornik stops Viv from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##TD#
Viv feints and as Kornik raises his hands in defense, Viv changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viv stops Kornik from standing up.
Kornik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kornik wants to get back to his feet but Viv is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Viv trying to control the position from guard on top but Kornik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kornik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kornik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Kornik pushes Viv off and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Kornik feints and as Viv raises his hands in defense, Kornik changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Viv has his feet on Kornik's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kornik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viv shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kornik pinned against the cage. Kornik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kornik works over Viv's head and body with a nice combination.
Viv takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Viv feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Kornik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Kornik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Viv on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kornik lands with a right hand.
Viv darts in looking for a takedown but Kornik gets double underhooks and turns Viv into the cage.
Viv tries for a takedown but Kornik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu Viv. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viv fails with the takedown
and Kornik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viv fails to land with a series of punches.
Viv takes one to the chin there.
Kornik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Viv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Viv changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kornik connects with a looping right hand.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kornik counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Kornik - just one landing.
Kornik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kornik counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Viv looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viv looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kornik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kornik slaps away a takedown attempt from Viv, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Kornik looking to score a takedown here. Viv is defending well but Kornik drives through and ends up in Viv's guard.
Kornik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Viv wants to stand and escape but Kornik is having none of it.
Kornik controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Kornik stands up from Viv's guard - Kornik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Viv takes one to the chin there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Kornik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kornik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Kornik!
Artur Kornik tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chosu Viv and Frank Elliason. Elliason has chosen Dr. Dog - "Warrior Man" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

170 cm
20 yrs
155 lbs

185 cm
26 yrs
148 lbs

Viv

Elliason

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chosu Viv! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Frank Elliason!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Viv scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Viv (4) vs (0) Elliason

Viv is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elliason has escaped the position, nice work there.

Viv working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elliason manages to get back to half guard.
Elliason trying to control here.
Elliason is looking for a sweep. Viv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv trying to control from Elliason's half guard. Elliason has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Elliason keeping moving, preventing Viv from controlling successfully.

Viv drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Elliason manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Viv has Elliason in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viv (4) vs (2) Elliason

Viv is looking for a triangle here but Elliason uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Viv (4) vs (5) Elliason

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv manages to work his way to half guard, despite Elliason's best efforts.
Viv tries to roll over but Elliason keeps him under control.

Elliason moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Viv.
Score +3 for passing guard: Viv (4) vs (8) Elliason

Elliason thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Elliason works to advance to full mount. Viv defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Viv (4) vs (10) Elliason

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliason prevents Viv from getting the reversal.
Viv is controlling an arm, preventing Elliason from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Viv tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Viv tries to improve his position but Elliason has taken his back! Elliason has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Viv tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Elliason pushes Viv away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Elliason!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Viv drives through with a takedown into guard.
Viv landing some decent shots from guard.
Sawada is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Viv cracks Sawada with a solid left hand.#ROC2#
Sawada is rocked!
Viv gets to his feet and stands over Sawada, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sawada felt that one! Viv unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sawada from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Viv moves out of range as Por Kvartir throws a body kick.
Por Kvartir tries to clinch there but Viv circles away.
Por Kvartir tries to clinch but Viv moves out of range.
Por Kvartir scores with a spinning back kick!
Por Kvartir misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Viv shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Por Kvartir napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Viv connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Por Kvartir some visible discomfort.
Por Kvartir is working to avoid the ground and pound but Viv connects with a decent elbow.
Viv scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#
Por Kvartir is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viv cracks Por Kvartir with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Viv immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Por Kvartir is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Viv!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chosu Viv!

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