Bantamweight, Yunfeng Li Vs. Balgyn Jenisuly
Tale of the Tape
Yunfeng Li
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
25
Five-foot-ten
9-4
Combined opponent’s record: 40-31
Chengdu, Sichuan, China
25
Five-foot-ten
9-4
Combined opponent’s record: 40-31
Balgyn Jenisuly
Shanghai, China
28
Five-foot-nine
16-5
Combined opponent’s record: 48-47
Shanghai, China
28
Five-foot-nine
16-5
Combined opponent’s record: 48-47
Pros and Cons
Yunfeng Li
Pros
- Credible wrestling
- Slick jiu-jitsu
- Submission
- Good pull-counter
Cons
- N/A
Balgyn Jenisuly
Pros
- Strong wrestling
- Submission threat
- Uses a lot of feins
- Good footwork
- Good grappling
- Active ground and pound
- Heavy top position
- Athletic
- Aggressive
Cons
- Loads up at times
- Open to being countered
Prediction: From the one fight I was able to watch featuring Li, he looked good. With that said, he’s 1-3 in his last four. All losses are to guys with losing records and the other is to Long Xiao so not a good look at all.
Jenisuly fought and lost last season on Road to UFC. Saying that, there is no shame in losing to a soaking wet blanket with old man strength. I like Jenisuly as a prospect. He’s well-rounded and mixes it up together well. He’s good everywhere but not great anywhere. He could really win this whole thing and it starts with beating Li by any way he wants.
