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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lasha Kvaratskhelia (ranked 2514 p4p, 2185 weight class) and Mikael Li (ranked 174 p4p, 156 weight class). Mikael Li will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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5 - 1 - 0 |
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13 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikael Li!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li gets caught flat footed, as Kvaratskhelia shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kvaratskhelia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia works over Li with some ground and pound from guard.
Li keeping full guard, as Kvaratskhelia tries to pass.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Li working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvaratskhelia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kvaratskhelia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Kvaratskhelia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kvaratskhelia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvaratskhelia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kvaratskhelia chips away with some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia connects with a couple of short punches.
Kvaratskhelia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Kvaratskhelia is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Li manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Li postures up.
Kvaratskhelia controlling Li's posture.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvaratskhelia is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Li drops back looking for a leg! Kvaratskhelia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kvaratskhelia manages to kick Li off! Li jumps back into Kvaratskhelia's guard.
Kvaratskhelia is pulling down on Li's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
That's time! Kvaratskhelia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Li gets caught napping as Kvaratskhelia dives in and scores a takedown. Li manages to retain guard.
Li keeping moving, preventing Kvaratskhelia from controlling successfully.
Kvaratskhelia tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kvaratskhelia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kvaratskhelia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvaratskhelia stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with some ground and pound.
Li is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia is working Li over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Kvaratskhelia finish him?
Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li working a defensive guard but Kvaratskhelia passes into half guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working for a kimura but Li is defending it quite comfortably.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Li is refusing to be controlled, as Kvaratskhelia sits in half guard.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Kvaratskhelia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Kvaratskhelia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Li is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to work for a kimura but Li is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Li with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia slips a nice elbow through Li's hands, connecting with Li's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kvaratskhelia connects with a nice short shot to Li's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kvaratskhelia connects with a nice short shot to Li's temple.
Kvaratskhelia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kvaratskhelia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a kimura here.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Li with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kvaratskhelia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kvaratskhelia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kvaratskhelia working Li over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Li is looking for a triangle but Kvaratskhelia pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li wants to control the position but Kvaratskhelia says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kvaratskhelia drops an elbow to the side of Li's head.
Kvaratskhelia seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kvaratskhelia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kvaratskhelia is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasha Kvaratskhelia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kvaratskhelia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Li is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Li with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Kvaratskhelia! That's hurt Li! Will he recover? Kvaratskhelia fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasha Kvaratskhelia!
Our winner, Lasha Kvaratskhelia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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