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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Kannemeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drako Bravo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roy Kannemeyer's chin.
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161 lbs
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177 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Kannemeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drako Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannemeyer dives in and grabs Bravo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes down on Kannemeyer's head and hops out.
Bravo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kannemeyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Bravo moves out of range as Kannemeyer throws a body kick.
Kannemeyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kannemeyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kannemeyer has his feet on Bravo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bravo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bravo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kannemeyer in his tracks.
Kannemeyer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kannemeyer is looking to counter punch.
Bravo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kannemeyer eats them both and turns towards Bravo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bravo throws a combination that misses
so Kannemeyer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kannemeyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bravo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kannemeyer postures up.
Bravo looking for a guillotine here but Kannemeyer defends easily.
Kannemeyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Bravo has wrist control.
Kannemeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kannemeyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kannemeyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kannemeyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kannemeyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Kannemeyer from controlling successfully.
Kannemeyer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bravo is looking for a triangle but Kannemeyer pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravo looks winded!
Bravo can't keep his opponent in guard - Kannemeyer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kannemeyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kannemeyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Kannemeyer is going to stand back up.
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.
Bravo wants to improve his position but Kannemeyer is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bravo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bravo moves into full guard.
Kannemeyer wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Bravo is trying to control the position but Kannemeyer postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannemeyer blocks a head kick by Bravo.
Kannemeyer blocks a head kick by Bravo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drako Bravo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kannemeyer swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Kannemeyer misses with a double jab.
Bravo unleashes a big counter combination but Kannemeyer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kannemeyer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bravo just manages to avoid it.
Bravo misses with a double jab.
Bravo throws a body kick that misses
and Kannemeyer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kannemeyer.
Kannemeyer stands and throws Bravo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bravo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bravo prevents Kannemeyer from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kannemeyer's head.
Bravo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kannemeyer defends it well.
Bravo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kannemeyer to regain full guard.
Bravo is working Kannemeyer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kannemeyer keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo won't allow Kannemeyer to get back to his feet.
Bravo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo passes Kannemeyer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bravo with the ground and pound but Kannemeyer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kannemeyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kannemeyer is pulling down on Bravo's head. It's preventing any offense from Bravo, at least for the moment.
Kannemeyer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bravo controls the pace.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kannemeyer is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kannemeyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kannemeyer holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bravo looks to land a body kick but Kannemeyer moved away.
Jab from Bravo.
Bravo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bravo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kannemeyer to keep the fight standing.
Kannemeyer avoids a wild elbow strike from Bravo.
Kannemeyer fails to pull guard.
Kannemeyer has hold of one of Bravo's legs. Bravo is fighting the takedown attempt but Kannemeyer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bravo wants to control but Kannemeyer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kannemeyer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kannemeyer pulls his head out easily.
Kannemeyer working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bravo's thigh. Bravo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kannemeyer forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannemeyer is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Kannemeyer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kannemeyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Kannemeyer won't allow it.
Bravo is trying to stall.
Bravo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kannemeyer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kannemeyer trying to advance position but Bravo counters by regaining guard.
Kannemeyer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannemeyer works over Bravo with some ground and pound from guard.
Bravo is looking for a triangle but Kannemeyer pushes his legs off easily.
Roy Kannemeyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannemeyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Kannemeyer from controlling successfully.
Kannemeyer working some strikes from top position.
Kannemeyer is in close to Bravo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kannemeyer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bravo's guard.
Kannemeyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kannemeyer wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
Bravo wants to control but Kannemeyer passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is in trouble now - Kannemeyer has advanced to mount!
Bravo is looking to get to half guard.
Kannemeyer with shots to the head and body - Bravo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bravo working to try and regain half guard.
Kannemeyer controlling from mount.
Kannemeyer avoids the attempt from Bravo to control.
Kannemeyer raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer controlling the position easily from mount.
Bravo is in a horrible position here. Kannemeyer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kannemeyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
Kannemeyer lands a couple of good shots and Bravo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kannemeyer avoiding Bravo 's attempts to control his hands.
Kannemeyer is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kannemeyer gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kannemeyer gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kannemeyer apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kannemeyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bravo is fending him off so far but Kannemeyer persists. Nope, Bravo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Kannemeyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kannemeyer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bravo manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannemeyer shoots in for a takedown but Bravo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kannemeyer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kannemeyer is thwarting Bravo's attempts to control the position.
Kannemeyer trying to mount his opponent but Bravo defends it.
Kannemeyer working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kannemeyer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bravo missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Kannemeyer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kannemeyer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Kannemeyer!
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energy
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RATING
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