PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Kannemeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfonso Garrett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Kannemeyer's chin.

Garrett
vs
Kannemeyer

185 cm
32
165 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

176 cm
30
161 lbs
12 - 18 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfonso Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Kannemeyer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garrett gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kannemeyer to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Kannemeyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garrett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kannemeyer has managed to get both his arms back between Garrett's legs - danger averted.
Kannemeyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kannemeyer cracks Garrett with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannemeyer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kannemeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kannemeyer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kannemeyer trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kannemeyer scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kannemeyer slips a nice elbow through Garrett's hands, connecting with Garrett's forehead.
Kannemeyer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kannemeyer wants to pass the guard but Garrett is defending well.

Kannemeyer is working for a kimura but Garrett is defending it quite comfortably.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garrett actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer wants to pass to mount but Garrett is defending the position.
Garrett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garrett wants to improve his position but Kannemeyer is controlling well.
Garrett trying to control from the bottom.

Garrett actively working from the bottom here.
Kannemeyer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Kannemeyer stands up out of the half guard.

Kannemeyer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer trying to pass the guard but Garrett defending well.
Garrett wants to control but Kannemeyer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kannemeyer slows the pace down in half guard.
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. Kannemeyer connects with a nice short shot to Garrett's temple.
Kannemeyer is pressing down on Garrett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garrett is holding on for now.

Garrett actively working from the bottom here.
Kannemeyer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Garrett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kannemeyer pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kannemeyer lands strikes from half guard.
Kannemeyer slows the pace down in half guard.
Kannemeyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've been informed that Kannemeyer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kannemeyer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Garrett is rocked!
Kannemeyer has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oh Garrett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Kannemeyer! That's really hurt Garrett and he's turned his back - Kannemeyer keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kannemeyer jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kannemeyer!