PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Yakovchenko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Too Much Information. Li has chosen Tourniquet by Evanescence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jet Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yakovchenko
vs
Li

177 cm
33
172 lbs
32 - 16 - 0

167 cm
32
175 lbs
35 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Héritage!
Hellbent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Yakovchenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko ducks under a wild hook from Li.
A big left from Li misses.
Li takes a swing at Yakovchenko's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Yakovchenko coming out on top.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Li throws a body punch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Li tries to clinch up but Yakovchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Li is looking to clinch but Yakovchenko is avoiding it.
Li moves into range and connects with a jab.
Li throws a head kick that misses

and Yakovchenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Li has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yakovchenko is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko jumps guard but Li stands there with Yakovchenko around his waist. Yakovchenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Yakovchenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Yakovchenko tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Li.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko prevents a body shot from Li.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yakovchenko.
Li scores with a shoulder strike.
Li scores with a nice hook to the head.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko being controlled against the cage.
Yakovchenko misses with a body punch.
Yakovchenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yakovchenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Li - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li prevents a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li lands a hook that snaps the head of Yakovchenko backwards.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Yakovchenko tries to work over Li's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yakovchenko lands with a light punch inside.
Yakovchenko blocks a body shot from Li.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Yakovchenko controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Li tries to stall but Yakovchenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Li.
A hook to the body from Li.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Li stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yakovchenko jumps guard but Li turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko prevents a body shot from Li.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko blocks an uppercut.
Li is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko blocks an uppercut.
Li blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko letting Li take a breather here.
Li works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Yakovchenko.
Nice body punch from Yakovchenko - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Li takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yakovchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
A short right from Yakovchenko on the inside.
Li tries a body shot but Yakovchenko blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Yakovchenko presses Li against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Li dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Li takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Li throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yakovchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li misses with a low kick.
A big right from Li misses.
Li misses with a jab to the body
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Li throws a sloppy head kick
and Yakovchenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Li steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Li throws a sloppy body shot
and Yakovchenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakovchenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Li tries to clinch but Yakovchenko moves away
and Yakovchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li throws a head kick that Yakovchenko semi-blocks.
Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yakovchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Igor Yakovchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Li misses with the body kick

and Yakovchenko counters with a single leg into guard. Li didn't expect that.

Li manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko looking for a takedown.
Yakovchenko is trying to pull guard but Li turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakovchenko.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Yakovchenko can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Yakovchenko - that landed with a thud.
Li wants to stall.
Jet Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yakovchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yakovchenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Yakovchenko scores with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li lands a body shot in the clinch.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko blocks a body shot from Li.
Li stalling against the cage.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakovchenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li digs a right hand underneath Yakovchenko's ribcage. Yakovchenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yakovchenko cracks Li with a nice body shot.
Yakovchenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Yakovchenko blocking some punches.
Li misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Yakovchenko being controlled against the cage.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yakovchenko blocks an uppercut.
Yakovchenko lands a shoulder strike.
Li is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands a body shot.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch.
Yakovchenko digs a right hand into Li's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li's gas tank.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yakovchenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Li is pushing Yakovchenko up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Yakovchenko.
Li is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakovchenko is keeping busy.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yakovchenko lands a body punch.

Yakovchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Li is predictable there
and Yakovchenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Yakovchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Yakovchenko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Yakovchenko on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Yakovchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li throws a head kick that misses
and Yakovchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Li throws a right hand that misses
and Yakovchenko counters with a left to the body.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws out a loose jab but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakovchenko thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Li swings widly with a right hand

and Yakovchenko counters with a shoot takedown. Li fights it but they end up in guard.
Yakovchenko controlling from the top position.
Li wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yakovchenko is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li is staying active underneath Yakovchenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yakovchenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yakovchenko wants to pass to mount but Li is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yakovchenko is working away from the top position though.
Li pushes Yakovchenko off looking to stand but Yakovchenko dives back in and keeps control.
Yakovchenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Li tries to get to full guard but Yakovchenko has control of the leg.
Li trying to hold on to Yakovchenko's head to control him but Yakovchenko postures up.
Yakovchenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yakovchenko is taking a breather. Li 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.
Yakovchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Yakovchenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li tries to get to full guard but Yakovchenko has control of the leg.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Li works Yakovchenko's body with a nice hook.
Li checks a low kick from Yakovchenko.
Li looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yakovchenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Li clinches with his opponent.
Li is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yakovchenko is keeping busy.

Yakovchenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Yakovchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Li misses.
Yakovchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Li misses the jab.
Li swinging wildly here.
Li walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yakovchenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yakovchenko. That's going to slow Li down.
Li connects with a body shot.
Li has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Yakovchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yakovchenko avoids a kick to the body.
Yakovchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Li.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakovchenko lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Yakovchenko does it's job there.
Li misses with a hook
and Yakovchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakovchenko checks a leg kick.
Yakovchenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Li moves into range and clinches up with Yakovchenko.
A short right from Li on the inside.
Nice body punch from Yakovchenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko goes for a takedown attempt but Li pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Li tries to clinch up
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yakovchenko ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li walks into a jab.
Li cracks the inside of Yakovchenko's front leg.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakovchenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Yakovchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakovchenko slips a jab from Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick which misses Li's front leg but catches the back leg as Li tries to avoid it.
Li scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yakovchenko!
Yakovchenko cracks Li with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yakovchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li lands a really nice looking cross but Yakovchenko seems unphased.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yakovchenko throws out the jab.
As Yakovchenko backs off Li throws a huge counter combo but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it all.
Yakovchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Li throws a combination that misses
and Yakovchenko counters with a low kick, right behind Li 's knee.
Yakovchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yakovchenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Yakovchenko throws a leg kick which misses Li's front leg but catches the back leg as Li tries to avoid it.
Yakovchenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Li tries to sprawl out of it but Yakovchenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Li manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Yakovchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yakovchenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yakovchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Li's head.
A big right from Yakovchenko misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Yakovchenko there.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakovchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li throws a hook but Yakovchenko avoids it easily.
Li tries to clinch but Yakovchenko is having none of it.

Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakovchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Li.
Yakovchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakovchenko lands a left hand.
Yakovchenko misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yakovchenko as Li tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li working aggressively here.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Yakovchenko is leaning against Li and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yakovchenko blocks an uppercut.
Li working aggressively here.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yakovchenko being controlled against the cage.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Yakovchenko avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Yakovchenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Yakovchenko successfully pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yakovchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yakovchenko is on top in guard.

Yakovchenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yakovchenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Yakovchenko had his way with Jet Li in that round.
That's time! Yakovchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Yakovchenko tries to work over Li's front leg with a kick but Li checks it.
Li tries to clinch but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Li takes one to the side of the head.
Li is looking to clinch.
Li closes the distance but Yakovchenko moves to the side
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Yakovchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Yakovchenko moves out of range easily.
Li takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yakovchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Li lands a lovely overhand right.
Li tries to clinch but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakovchenko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Li.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yakovchenko lands a front kick.
Li looks to clinch
and Yakovchenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Yakovchenko misses the target.
Li lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Li throws a hook but Yakovchenko avoids it easily.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Li was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakovchenko.
Li looks for the body kick but Yakovchenko saw that one coming.
Yakovchenko is looking to counter punch.
Li throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yakovchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice right hand.
Yakovchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Yakovchenko pushes him off.
Yakovchenko blocks a head kick by Li.
Li fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yakovchenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Li has Yakovchenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Yakovchenko lands a shot to the body.

Yakovchenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yakovchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a jab.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Yakovchenko cracks Li with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Li.
Yakovchenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Jet Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yakovchenko ducks right into an uppercut from Li.
Yakovchenko with a hook.
Li looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yakovchenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yakovchenko.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Yakovchenko pushes him off.
Yakovchenko is looking to counter with head kicks.
Yakovchenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Li. Li obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li looks to land a right hand but Yakovchenko moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Li has time to react.
Li takes a swing at Yakovchenko's ribcage but misses.
Li's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yakovchenko drops his hands momentarily and Li takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Li throws a leg kick that is checked
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakovchenko is just out of range.
Yakovchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Li misses with a kick to the body
and Yakovchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yakovchenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yakovchenko moves away.
And Yakovchenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Li blocks it.
Yakovchenko thumps Li with a low kick.
Yakovchenko thumps Li with a low kick.
Li tries to score with a low kick but Yakovchenko moves his leg out of the way.
Yakovchenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Li looking to land some kicks to the body here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Yakovchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yakovchenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
Igor Yakovchenko retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Igor Yakovchenko thanked Héritage! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).