PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magor Jenda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Take Downer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenda comes to the cage accompanied by Hardrock hallelujah. The key to victory for Magor Jenda has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jenda
vs
Downer

188 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

165 cm
21
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magor Jenda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Take Downer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenda misses with a takedown
enabling Downer to counter with a crisp jab.

Downer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Downer tries for a kimura but Jenda is defending well.
Jenda stops Downer from passing to mount.
Jenda seems a little lost for a moment, as Downer dominates the positioning.
Jenda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Downer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jenda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer trying to control the position but Jenda is working away.
Downer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jenda manages to get back to half guard.
Jenda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jenda is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jenda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downer's guard.

Jenda 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.
Downer is looking to stand up but Jenda isn't so interested in that idea.
Downer working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downer is keeping the position for now.

Jenda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Jenda drops back looking for a leg! Downer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Downer manages to kick Jenda off! Jenda jumps back into Downer's guard.
Downer trying to keep a closed guard but Jenda is proving a slippery customer.

Downer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Downer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Downer wants to sweep here but Jenda controlling him for the moment.

Jenda drops back looking for a leg! Downer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Downer manages to kick Jenda off! Jenda jumps back into Downer's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jenda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jenda is breathing heavily.

Jenda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Downer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Downer is trying to control the position but Jenda postures up.

Jenda 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.
Jenda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Downer looking for a sweep. Not yet Downer, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Downer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Downer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jenda is controlling him.
Downer is trying to keep Jenda in close.

Jenda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Downer trying to control the position.
Jenda prevents Downer from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Downer controls Jenda momentarily but Jenda frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Take Downer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Downer misses with a body shot.
Downer throws a head kick that misses

and Jenda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Downer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Downer has his foot on Jenda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jenda works his way back into a safe position though.

Jenda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Downer wants to sweep here but Jenda controlling him for the moment.

Jenda 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.

Downer is looking for a triangle but Jenda pushes his legs off easily.
Downer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer pulls Jenda in close to prevent any damage.
Downer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Downer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenda is one step ahead there.

Jenda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Downer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jenda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Downer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenda is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Downer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jenda drops back looking for a leg! Downer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Downer manages to kick Jenda off! Jenda jumps back into Downer's guard.

Jenda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jenda drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Jenda as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Downer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Jenda! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Magor Jenda!