PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Kahnwald (ranked 2097 p4p, 4007 weight class) and Eduardo Parera (ranked 245 p4p, 416 weight class). Parera has chosen The Stars - David Bowie as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kahnwald
vs
Parera

195 cm
19
192
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
190
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Kahnwald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eduardo Parera!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahnwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parera misses with a hook
letting Kahnwald counter with a right hand.
Parera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahnwald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parera.
Parera throws a looping overhand right but Kahnwald ducks down to avoid it.
Kahnwald attempts a counter takedown but Parera avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Parera misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahnwald misses the target.
Parera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahnwald manages to avoid it.
Parera just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahnwald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parera misses with a hook.
Parera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parera.
Parera throws an overhand right that lands on Kahnwald's shoulder, as Kahnwald tries to avoid the shot.
Kahnwald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parera sprawls and moves away.
Parera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahnwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahnwald attempts a counter takedown but Parera avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parera swings widly with a right hand

and Kahnwald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kahnwald is working Parera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahnwald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kahnwald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kahnwald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahnwald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahnwald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahnwald throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kahnwald throws a big elbow that misses.
Parera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahnwald is in close to Parera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahnwald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahnwald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kahnwald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahnwald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kahnwald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Kahnwald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kahnwald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Parera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahnwald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahnwald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahnwald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parera's guard.
Kahnwald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Kahnwald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kahnwald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parera defending well though.
Kahnwald prevents Parera from improving his position.
Kahnwald uses his free foot to push down on Parera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Parera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kahnwald is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Parera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Parera shrugs it off.
Kahnwald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kahnwald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parera looks a forlorn figure.
Parera is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kahnwald with shots to the head and body - Parera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kahnwald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parera blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Kahnwald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Parera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kahnwald momentarily.
Parera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parera lands a right hook to the body.
Kahnwald drops his hands momentarily and Parera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parera looks to land a combination but Kahnwald avoids it well.
Kahnwald is looking to counter the offense by Parera and move into the clinch.
Parera throws a hook but Kahnwald avoids it easily.
Parera swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kahnwald to counter with a crisp jab.
Parera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parera cracks a nice hook into Kahnwald's ribs.
Parera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parera misses with a wild body shot.
Parera misses with an uppercut

and Kahnwald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parera's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahnwald throwing strikes from guard but Parera blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahnwald throws a big right hand that misses.
Parera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kahnwald won't allow Parera to sweep him here.
Kahnwald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parera can do to turn this around?
Kahnwald with a nice head shot there.
Parera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahnwald is looking to work some ground and pound but Parera has wrist control.
Parera wants to improve his position but instead Kahnwald has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kahnwald is looking for a kimura but Parera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahnwald to get the leverage.

Kahnwald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahnwald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Parera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahnwald.
Kahnwald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kahnwald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parera defending well though.
Kahnwald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parera's head.
Kahnwald wants to free his trapped foot but Parera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kahnwald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parera defending well though.
Parera is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kahnwald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kahnwald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parera is breathing heavily.
Parera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kahnwald has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Parera defend it? Kahnwald steps over the head and cranks it - Parera is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kahnwald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonas Kahnwald!
A relieved looking Jonas Kahnwald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.