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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiriwa Piwari (ranked 1904 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chunzhi Zheng (ranked 3491 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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159 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiriwa Piwari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chunzhi Zheng!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zheng dives in and grabs Piwari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piwari pushes down on Zheng's head and hops out.
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piwari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zheng has managed to clinch.
Piwari is looking to break free of the clinch but Zheng has double underhooks.
Zheng manages to break the clinch.
Piwari connects with a high kick.
Piwari misses with a head kick.
Zheng blocks a head kick by Piwari.
Zheng moves into range and clinches up with Piwari.
Zheng tries to pull guard but Piwari holds him up against the cage and eventually Zheng drops back down to his feet.
Piwari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zheng misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piwari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Piwari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piwari can't break the clinch.
Zheng displaying some good clinch control by pressing Piwari up against the cage.
Piwari is trying to force a seperation but Zheng has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piwari breaks from the clinch.
Piwari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zheng darts in and clinches Piwari up against the cage.
Piwari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piwari throws a head kick but Zheng moves out of range.
Zheng swings for the body but Piwari moves out of range.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Piwari coming out on top.
Piwari tries a head kick but it misses.
Piwari is breathing heavily.
Zheng shoots in for a takedown but Piwari shows good takedown defense.
Hiriwa Piwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunzhi Zheng.
Zheng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Piwari, pushing him back against the cage.
Piwari is trying to break the clinch but Zheng is controlling him.
Piwari wants to break free but Zheng has control.
Zheng keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Piwari's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piwari is trying to push Zheng away but Zheng has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zheng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiriwa Piwari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zheng has managed to clinch.
Piwari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piwari throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zheng pushes Piwari up against the cage in a clinch.
Piwari breaks the clinch.
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piwari misses with a combination
and Zheng counters with a straight right hand.
Piwari avoids the head kick by Zheng.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses.
Zheng changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zheng shoots in and drives through. Piwari sprawls well.
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zheng throws out a counter right but Piwari avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheng shoots in but no luck this time.
Piwari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zheng.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses.
Zheng looks to score with a jab to the body but Piwari is just out of range.
Piwari appears to be looking for a big counter.
Piwari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Piwari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piwari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zheng.
Zheng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Piwari, pushing him back against the cage.
Piwari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zheng blocks a head kick by Piwari.
Zheng gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piwari looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zheng sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piwari is refusing to be controlled, as Zheng sits in half guard.
Piwari makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piwari tries a head kick but it misses.
Piwari tries to keep at a distance but Zheng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zheng keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Piwari's efforts to push away.
Zheng working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiriwa Piwari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Piwari throws a sloppy head kick and Zheng moves out of range easily.
Piwari stuffs the takedown attempt from Zheng. Zheng gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zheng is defended easily by Piwari.
Piwari throws a sloppy head kick and Zheng moves out of range easily.
Piwari tries to keep at a distance but Zheng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zheng wants to take the fight to the mat but Piwari manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hiriwa Piwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunzhi Zheng.
Zheng stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piwari breaks from the clinch.
Zheng is breathing heavily.
Piwari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hiriwa Piwari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zheng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Piwari.
Zheng tries to clinch up but Piwari circles away and keeps his distance.
Piwari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Piwari tries a head kick but it misses.
Piwari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piwari misses with a head kick.
Zheng misses with a takedown attempt - Piwari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Piwari throws a sloppy head kick and Zheng moves out of range easily.
Piwari throws a head kick but Zheng moves out of range.
Zheng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zheng drops down looking for an ankle pick but Piwari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Piwari scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zheng closes the distance and pushes Piwari back into the cage.
Piwari is trying to force a seperation but Zheng has the dominant position.
Chunzhi Zheng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zheng is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Piwari is trying to break free.
Zheng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Piwari to keep the fight standing.
Zheng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Piwari smiles and moves away.
Piwari loads up on a big right hand but Zheng slips the punch.
Zheng only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zheng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Piwari, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piwari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piwari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piwari misses with a head kick.
Zheng will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiriwa Piwari is winning the standup battle so far.
Piwari throws a head kick but Zheng moves out of range.
Zheng closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheng controlling the position from side mount.
Piwari is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zheng asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zheng content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zheng looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Piwari throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piwari misses with a series of wild punches.
Zheng blocks a head kick by Piwari.
Piwari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zheng.
Piwari misses with a head kick.
Zheng takes the fight into the clinch.
Piwari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zheng avoiding damage.
Piwari avoiding damage as Zheng throws knees to the body.
Piwari working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Piwari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zheng keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Piwari's efforts to push away.
Piwari tries to break free but Zheng pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiriwa Piwari dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Piwari stuffs the takedown attempt from Zheng. Zheng gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Piwari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zheng swings wildly with an uppercut but Piwari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piwari can't break the clinch.
Piwari has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zheng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Piwari is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piwari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zheng decides to pull guard.
Piwari postures up.
Piwari wanted to stand there but Zheng had control of the position.
Zheng is working an open guard so Piwari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piwari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zheng.
Piwari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zheng can do to turn this around?
Zheng shoots for a double leg takedown but Piwari sprawls well. He's pushed Zheng's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Piwari tries a head kick but it misses.
Zheng throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Piwari.
Zheng avoids the head kick by Piwari.
As Piwari backs off Zheng throws a huge counter combo but Piwari manages to avoid it all.
Zheng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piwari tries to avoid it but Zheng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piwari to the ground. Piwari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hiriwa Piwari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunzhi Zheng.
Piwari tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Piwari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zheng shoots in but no luck this time.
Piwari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zheng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zheng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Piwari misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zheng! But no joy.
Zheng rushes Piwari and presses him up against the cage.
Zheng is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piwari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piwari throws a head kick but Zheng moves out of range.
Piwari on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zheng has closed the distance and engaged Piwari in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piwari breaks the clinch.
Zheng moves into the clinch.
Zheng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zheng manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Piwari.
Piwari throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Piwari. No joy for Zheng on that attempt.
Zheng throws a right and a left that both miss.
Piwari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Piwari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheng avoids the head kick by Piwari.
Hiriwa Piwari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zheng misses with a takedown attempt - Piwari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zheng avoids the head kick by Piwari.
Zheng throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Piwari's waist but Piwari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zheng off to one side.
Piwari tries a head kick but it misses.
Zheng gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zheng is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Piwari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Piwari. Those never looked like landing.
Zheng darts in and clinches Piwari up against the cage.
Piwari can't break the clinch.
Zheng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Piwari smiles and moves away.
Piwari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zheng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zheng throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Piwari's waist but Piwari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zheng off to one side.
Piwari throws a sloppy head kick and Zheng moves out of range easily.
Zheng darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Piwari pushes Zheng off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Piwari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zheng has closed the distance and engaged Piwari in a clinch.
Piwari is looking to break free of the clinch but Zheng has double underhooks.
Piwari gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zheng.
A frustrated look appears on Piwari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chunzhi Zheng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiriwa Piwari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Piwari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiriwa Piwari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Piwari, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiriwa Piwari!
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energy
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hype
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