PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Kannemeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dulin
vs
Kannemeyer

172 cm
26
154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
28
161 lbs
8 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sasha Dulin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Kannemeyer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dulin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kannemeyer to the mat! Kannemeyer manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannemeyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dulin manages to get himself to full guard.

Kannemeyer trying to control but Dulin is working from the bottom.

Dulin looking for a guillotine here but Kannemeyer defends easily.
Kannemeyer wants to control from the top but Dulin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dulin has control of Kannemeyer's left arm, preventing Kannemeyer from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulin keeping full guard, as Kannemeyer tries to pass.
Kannemeyer throwing strikes from guard but Dulin blocks nicely.
Dulin keeping moving, preventing Kannemeyer from controlling successfully.
Kannemeyer wants to pass the guard but Dulin is keeping the position.
Dulin wants to sweep here but Kannemeyer controlling him for the moment.
Dulin wants to stand up but Kannemeyer is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Dulin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kannemeyer is aware though and is defending well.
Dulin looking for a sweep. Not yet Dulin, not yet.
Kannemeyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kannemeyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kannemeyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dulin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kannemeyer is just out of range.
Kannemeyer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dulin jabs at Kannemeyer's body.

Kannemeyer moves into the clinch successfully.

Kannemeyer decides to pull guard.
Dulin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kannemeyer is keeping the position for now.
Dulin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannemeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dulin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kannemeyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dulin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kannemeyer wants to get back to his feet but Dulin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dulin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kannemeyer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

We've been informed that Kannemeyer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dulin being controlled here, momentarily.
Kannemeyer passes Dulin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Kannemeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dulin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kannemeyer.
Kannemeyer works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dulin!
Kannemeyer working the ground and pound effectively.
Kannemeyer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dulin's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kannemeyer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kannemeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dulin is working to get back to half guard.
Kannemeyer is landing with some decent strikes but Dulin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Dulin is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Kannemeyer dominated that round.
That's time! Dulin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dulin looks to throw the jab but Kannemeyer is out of range.
Dulin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kannemeyer counters with a series of strikes. Dulin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Dulin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dulin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kannemeyer tries a quick counter leg kick but Dulin is wise to it.
Dulin misses with a body shot.
Dulin seems to have got his legs back now.
Kannemeyer tries for a takedown but Dulin circles away easily
and Dulin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kannemeyer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dulin misses with a low kick.

Dulin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kannemeyer quickly recovers to half guard.
Dulin prevents Kannemeyer from standing back up.
Dulin trying to pass the guard but Kannemeyer defending well.
Dulin wants to control but Kannemeyer is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannemeyer is trying to stand up here but Dulin is controlling him well.
Kannemeyer wants to control but Dulin is keeping busy.
Kannemeyer is trying to stand up here but Dulin is controlling him well.

Dulin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kannemeyer sees it coming and defends easily.
Dulin trying to control from half guard but Kannemeyer is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sasha Dulin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannemeyer throws a body kick that misses.
Dulin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dulin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dulin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kannemeyer swivels and escapes.
Kannemeyer is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kannemeyer.
Kannemeyer with the counter takedown but Dulin avoids it easily.
Dulin misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Kannemeyer.
Dulin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kannemeyer is looking for the big counter here.
Kannemeyer moves in looking to clinch but Dulin pushes him off.
Kannemeyer defending well as Dulin loads up on a big left hand.
Kannemeyer wants to counter with a clinch but Dulin pushes him away.
Dulin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kannemeyer takes a swing at Dulin's ribcage but misses.
Dulin throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kannemeyer gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Kannemeyer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer is keen to just control but Dulin is a slippery customer.
Kannemeyer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kannemeyer raining down shots from the mount!
Dulin is squirming around, avoiding Kannemeyer's attempts to control the action.
Kannemeyer thowing shots but they're missing.
Kannemeyer breaks from Dulin's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer lands a heavy elbow.
Dulin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kannemeyer drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dulin! More shots from Kannemeyer and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kannemeyer!