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Event:
EVO 283: Traylor vs Minasian
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Li shoots in and bounces Petran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Petran being controlled here, momentarily.
Petran has control of Li's left arm, preventing Li from doing any damage.
Petran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li postures up in Petran's guard and throws a big left but Petran blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li preventing the sweep.
Petran controlling Li's posture.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Li 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#
Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Li swinging wildly here.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Li could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Petran gets tackled into the cage by Li. Li maintains the clinch. #T2#
Petran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Li is trying to trip Petran. He has hold of a leg but Petran is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Li persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Li trying to control but Petran is working from the bottom.
Li wants to stand but Petran is controlling his posture from full guard.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Petran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Li working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petran controlling Li's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petran 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##T3#
Li keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Li is refusing to be controlled, as Petran sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petran throws a strike but Li rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petran holds on and takes a little breather.
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li postures up in Petran's guard and throws a big left but Petran blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Petran pulls Li in close to prevent any damage.
Li slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Li is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Li tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Li has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petran parries the strikes from Li easily there. Li is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Petran to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Li dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Li throws a right and a left that Petran avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Petran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Li tries to work over Petran's front leg with a kick but Petran checks it.
A cross from Petran lands.#CL#
Li rushes Petran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petran's elbow.
Li letting Petran take a breather here.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Li turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB#
Li wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petran, who protects the arm well.
Petran parries the strikes from Li easily there. Li is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Petran to escape.
Petran wants to control but Li postures up.#T1#
Petran is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Petran wants to control but Li postures up.
Mike Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petran manages to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.
Petran is looking to control Li's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petran avoid being mounted?
Li passes into side control, despite Petran's attempt to control the position.
#T2#
Petran avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Li.
Petran wants to control but Li postures up.
Petran tries to bench press Li off him but Li keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Li are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Li working the strikes but Petran uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Li postures up in Petran's guard and throws a big left but Petran blocks it.
Petran looking for a sweep. Not yet Petran, not yet. #T3#
Petran lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petran can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li stands up over Petran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Li looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petran avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Li pushes Petran up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Petran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Petran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petran avoids the elbow strike from Li, against the cage.
#TD#
Li is trying to trip Petran. He has hold of a leg but Petran is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Li persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Petran is trying to keep Li in close.
Li postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Petran trying to control the position here.
Petran 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Li dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Li gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Li tries a knee to the head but Petran blocks it.
Petran presses Li against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petran lands a left hand.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Li misses with a knee to the head.
Petran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Petran.
Petran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Li seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Petran can turn it around.
A body shot lands from Petran.
Petran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li or not.
Petran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Petran lands a damaging elbow.
Petran pressing his opponent against the cage.
Li is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petran can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Petran as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Petran.
Petran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Petran.
Petran gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Petran is working Li over against the cage.#TD#
Li gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petran regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petran looking for a sweep. Not yet Petran, not yet. #T2#
Petran pulls Li in to control the position.
Petran 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.
Vasilica Petran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petran holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petran is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Petran with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Li is trying to control the position but Petran postures up.
Petran throws a big elbow that misses.
Petran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petran lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Petran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petran has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Petran works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Petran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petran scoring with punches to the head and body.
Petran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petran landing some decent shots from guard.
Petran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petran stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mike Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC2#
Li is rocked!
Petran is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Li is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilica Petran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Li 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Li!
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Event:
EVO 273: Alvado vs Taisto
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Li looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson 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.
Johnson lands a right hand. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Johnson drives through and clinches with Li against the cage.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
#T1#
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. #ROC2#
Li is rocked!
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Johnson forces Li back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Li tries to tie him up.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Li 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.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Li could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Li's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Li drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Johnson!
A very excited looking Jon Johnson 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.
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Event:
Infinity: Hunter or Hunted
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Li shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mahalo is trying to defend but Li finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Li is pressing down on Mahalo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mahalo is holding on for now.
Mahalo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
It looks like Li is going to stand back up.
Li perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Mahalo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Li seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahalo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mahalo looking for submissions off his back.
Li drops an elbow to the side of Mahalo's head.
Mahalo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Li is working away from the top position though.
Mahalo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mahalo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1##SUB2#
Mahalo with the active half guard here but Li passes nicely into side control.
Li controls the position.
Mahalo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahalo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Li has an Americana. Mahalo didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Li is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Li hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Li!
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Event:
Infinity: Day of Carnage
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Versetti cracks Li with an open hand slap.
Versetti throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Versetti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Li takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Versetti throws an overhand right that lands on Li's shoulder, as Li tries to avoid the shot.
Li throws a nice outside leg kick.
Versetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Versetti throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target. #TD2#
Li darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Versetti defending well though.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Versetti is trying to control but can't.
Li lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Li with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Versetti has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Li takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#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.
Li takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Li has eaten all the pies!
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Versetti is rocked!
Li lands a big elbow - Versetti is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Li!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Li!
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Event:
Infinity: Weekend Warriors
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Li scores with a takedown into Lijikiszcz's guard.#SUB#
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lijikiszcz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Lijikiszcz's legs - danger averted.
Li missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Li throws a sloppy strike and Lijikiszcz has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Li is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lijikiszcz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
A victorious Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Infinity: Reapers Calling
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Li tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Li has eaten all the pies!#TD2#
Li shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Li was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Li tries to score with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Li slows the pace down. #SU2#
Li stands up. #T1#
Li moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuznetsov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Kuznetsov has Li pulled in close to control his posture.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov keeping full guard, as Li tries to pass.
Li wants to stand and escape but instead Kuznetsov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Li looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Li is looking for a triangle but Kuznetsov pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetsov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Li has control of Kuznetsov's left arm, preventing Kuznetsov from doing any damage.
Let's hope that Li has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Li is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuznetsov won't allow Li to sweep him here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Li working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Li controlling Kuznetsov's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Li misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Li closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuznetsov quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuznetsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Li there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2#
Li stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Li dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Kuznetsov tries to sprawl but Li drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov has one foot on Li's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Li closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Kuznetsov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Kuznetsov with that takedown attempt.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Li drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov pushes Li off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##TD2#
Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuznetsov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Li controls the pace.
Li is working Kuznetsov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SU2#
Li stands and steps away. Kuznetsov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Li closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuznetsov to the mat! Kuznetsov manages to get full guard. #ES#
Kuznetsov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
#T3#
Li is trying to break free.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Kuznetsov has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Li gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Li scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Kuznetsov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Li scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuznetsov has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Li is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Li there. #SUB2#
Li 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.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anatoli Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Li swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Li.
Kuznetsov is trying to control Li's posture but Li avoids it.
Li tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Li has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anatoli Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Li closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuznetsov did well to prevent Li getting side control.#T1##SU2#
Li decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Kuznetsov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Li to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Kuznetsov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Li drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
#T2##TD#
Kuznetsov jumps guard and drags Li to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuznetsov has a closed guard, preventing Li from standing up.
Li sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Li gets to his feet. Kuznetsov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Kuznetsov darts in looking for a takedown but Li gets double underhooks and turns Kuznetsov into the cage. #CL2#
Li has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov is looking to control Li's arms but Li gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuznetsov has his back to the cage.
Li tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anatoli Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Li.
Kuznetsov wants a takedown but no success here.
Li has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuznetsov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li tries to pull guard but Kuznetsov holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Kuznetsov tries to pull guard but Li won't allow it.
#TD2#
Li has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kuznetsov regains guard immediately.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Li really 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.
#R4#
Kuznetsov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Li fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuznetsov to the ground. Li is now in Kuznetsov's guard.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov has a closed guard, preventing Li from standing up. #T1#
Li forces his way into half guard.#SU2#
Li decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Li is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Li shoots in and gets a takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Li stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Kuznetsov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Li wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Li controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Li seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Li's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mike Li has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kuznetsov working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
#T4#
Li connects with a couple of short punches.
Li content to stall in guard here.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Li makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Li dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kuznetsov throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well. #TD2#
Li throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuznetsov was covering up waiting for the punch and Li finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
Li wants to stand and escape but instead Kuznetsov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Li pulls Kuznetsov in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov won't allow Li to sweep him here. #T1#
Li keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Li pulls Kuznetsov in to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Li has his foot on Kuznetsov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuznetsov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Li had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Kuznetsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Li is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Kuznetsov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuznetsov has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Li throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Li changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kuznetsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Li is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Kuznetsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Li's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Li takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Li is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kuznetsov has hold of Li's hands but Li slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Li seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Li 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Li!
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