Kaiwen Li vs. Kouya Kanda

Main Event | Tournament Semi-Finals | 145 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Aug 27, 2023
W
Li defeats Kanda
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
"The Underdog"
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"Bushido"

Fighter Comparison

11-5-0

Climbed to 12-5
Pro
Record
12-4-0

Fell to 12-5
-270
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+220
(Moderate Underdog)

China
Nation

Japan
Hunan
CN
Fights out of
Chiba
Chiba Prefecture
27
+10 mos, 1 week, 4 days
Age at Fight 27
+8 mos, 1 week
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
145.0 lbs
(65.8 kgs)
5'9"
(174cm)
Height
5'9"
(175cm)
69.3"
(176cm)
Reach
75.5"
(192cm)
K1-Club MMA / Tianjin Top Team

(Primary)
Team Carvalho Tianjin

(Jiu Jitsu)
Gym Paraestra Kashiwa

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 228

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Li
87%
Kanda
13%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Road to UFC

Fight Details

  • Event: Road to UFC: Singapore Episode 1
  • Date: Sunday 08.27.2023 at 04:00 AM ET
  • Referee: Kevin Sataki
  • Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Singapore
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 5 of 5)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • TV Commentary: John Gooden, Paul Felder
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Li Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Kanda Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tournament: Road to UFC Featherweight Tournament
  • Tournament Round: Semi-Finals
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