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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hunt (ranked 3535 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chunzhi Zheng (ranked 3719 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Hunt looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chunzhi Zheng!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zheng fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zheng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Zheng has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zheng breaks from the clinch.
Zheng doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt slips under a jab from Zheng.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zheng jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Zheng around his waist. Zheng gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zheng looks winded!
Zheng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcus Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunzhi Zheng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zheng decides to pull guard.
Zheng wants to stand but Hunt is controlling the position.
Zheng throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zheng striking off his back but it's not causing Hunt any problems.
Hunt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zheng is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunt, into his guard.
Zheng trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zheng controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zheng is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt wants to stand but Zheng is controlling the position.
Zheng tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Zheng postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Zheng from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheng was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zheng.
Zheng tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Zheng is avoiding it.
Zheng leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zheng swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Zheng lands with a kick to the temple. Hunt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Zheng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zheng thinks about the counter body kick.
Hunt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zheng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zheng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zheng swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Hunt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zheng.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zheng pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chunzhi Zheng dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Zheng dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zheng just manages to avoid it.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Zheng back into the cage.
Zheng tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Zheng back against the cage.
Zheng has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zheng has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunt after a bit of a struggle.
Zheng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunt to keep the fight standing.
Marcus Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunzhi Zheng.
Zheng is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt pulls Zheng into guard.
Hunt striking off his back but it's not causing Zheng any problems.
Zheng is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zheng wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zheng is fighting to break Hunt's control of his arms but Hunt is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zheng prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Zheng from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zheng drops back looking for a leg! Hunt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hunt manages to kick Zheng off! Zheng jumps back into Hunt's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hunt stuffs the takedown attempt from Zheng. Zheng gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Zheng gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Zheng, which made it look bad.
Hunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zheng sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunt somewhat.
Zheng shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.
Zheng dives in and grabs Hunt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes down on Zheng's head and hops out.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zheng leaves Hunt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zheng avoids a kick to the body.
Zheng fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Zheng prevents the takedown attempt.
Zheng tries to pull guard but Hunt holds him up against the cage and eventually Zheng drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zheng walks away with a smile on his face. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zheng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Zheng persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Zheng sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt dives in for a single leg takedown but Zheng sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zheng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunt is fending him off so far but Zheng persists. Nope, Hunt circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hunt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hunt throws a body punch but Zheng moves out of range.
Zheng has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Zheng jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Zheng around his waist. Zheng gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zheng.
Hunt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Zheng keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zheng tries to pull guard but Hunt won't allow it.
Zheng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zheng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zheng sprawls and moves away.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Zheng tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zheng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zheng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zheng defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zheng's waist but Zheng gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Zheng is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunt gets tackled into the cage by Zheng. Zheng maintains the clinch.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Zheng keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zheng uses from the top position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Zheng from controlling successfully.
Zheng stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zheng passes into side control.
Zheng remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheng trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt is not content to let Zheng control the position.
Hunt trying to remain calm as Zheng controls from the top position.
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zheng's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hunt won't allow Zheng to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zheng is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chunzhi Zheng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zheng 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chunzhi Zheng!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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