Jeremy Kennedy puts prospect tag on the line at Brave 14
Jeremy Kennedy: “I’m feeling very good, after 20 hours of flights, and it’s a cultural shock to finally be here in Morocco, but I’m loving everything about the country.”
One of featherweight division’s most talked about young fighters, Jeremy Kennedy will put his prospect tag on the line against the experienced Danyel Pilo, at Brave 14, on August 18. Set for The Omnisports Indoor Club, the groundbreaking event will mark the Canadian’s debut for Brave Combat Federation; Kennedy is aware that 30-year-old Pilò will want to spoil his first fight in his new home. Brave president Mohammed Shahid ranks Jeremy as one of the top prospects in the sport but warns him against complacency when he takes on Italy’s Pilo.
“Jeremy is 11-1 in his MMA career and fought some of the best guys out there,” said Shahid. “That makes him one of the top prospects in the world. And he’s fighting a guy that’s 10-1. Even though Jeremy has been involved in more high-profile bouts, he’ll be taking on a tough, tough opponent in Danyel Pilo. I guarantee he’s a tough fight.”
After going through his first eleven opponents in devastating fashion, mixing takedowns and positional work from top position, Kennedy is coming off the first loss of his career, but guarantees he’s recovered from the setback and ready to make a victorious debut for Brave. ‘JBC’ has beaten the likes of Rony ‘Jason’ Mariano and Kyle Bochniak during his rise through the featherweight division’s ranking.
“I’m coming into a great, historical event,” said Kennedy. “It’s going to be the first time a global MMA show will be held in Africa. I’m feeling very good, after 20 hours of flights, and it’s a cultural shock to finally be here in Morocco, but I’m loving everything about the country. I’m going in there to make a statement on Saturday night.”
Kennedy is the rare breed of fighter that combines youthfulness and experience. While he’s one of the top prospects in the world, his record also reflects some big names in MMA and he’s ready to add Pilo to his resume on Saturday. For ‘JBC’, the difference between both men stands in the level of competition they’ve faced so far in their careers.
“I feel like the difference between me and Pilò is the level of competition,” said Kennedy in the Road to the Brave series. “We do have kind of the same MMA record, but I’ve been way more tested than him. I’ve fought for top promotions and fought the toughest guys out there. He’s experienced, but he’s not fought the same level of competition I have.”
Brave 14 will be headlined by a welterweight bout between Moroccan star Ottman Azaitar and Serbia’s Danijel Kokora. Also set for fight night are bantamweight stars Arnold Quero and Felipe Efrain facing each other, and a collision of rising contenders between Sidney Wheeler and Abdoul Abdouraguimov.
Brave 14 will be broadcast worldwide through Combate (Brazil), FloCombat (USA), FiteTV (USA, Canada, Australia, UK), StarSat (Africa), Vodacom (South Africa), AD Sports (Middle East & North Africa) and B1B (Bulgaria). Other locations can watch the groundbreaking show on Brave TV at www.bravefights.com/brave-tv.