PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Kannemeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Apache (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Apache's choice of entrance music: Eye of the Tiger. Geronimo Apache has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roy Kannemeyer's chin.

Kannemeyer
vs
Apache

176 cm
28
161 lbs
7 - 14 - 0

179 cm
23
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Kannemeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geronimo Apache!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannemeyer blocks a head kick by Apache.
Apache cracks Kannemeyer with an open hand slap.
Apache swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kannemeyer counters with a single leg into guard. Apache didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apache is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kannemeyer dives into side control.
Apache is looking to get back to his feet here but Kannemeyer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Apache's back.

Kannemeyer looking to break Apache's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Apache remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kannemeyer will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kannemeyer is landing with strikes from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannemeyer missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Kannemeyer manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Kannemeyer 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kannemeyer is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kannemeyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Kannemeyer has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Apache is defending well but eventually Kannemeyer manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Apache has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roy Kannemeyer!