This Friday, December 20, Paris welcomes the return of KSW with a particularly anticipated fight. Salahdine Parnasse, reigning lightweight champion, will defend his belt against his compatriot Wilson Varela, in a clash between two fighters undefeated this year.
Salahdine Parnasse: the defense of a champion
Salahdine Parnasse is undoubtedly one of the greatest talents in French MMA. Current lightweight champion, he has proven himself at KSW with 11 victories, including several by knockout or submission.
In 2023, he suffered a defeat at middleweight against Adrian Bartonsiński, but he quickly bounced back by returning to his favored category. Parnasse crushed Valeriu Mircea in less than a round and looks set to retain his title.
Undefeated at lightweight, Parnasse is formidable. In 21 fights, he scored 4 knockouts and 7 submissions, confirming his versatility and effectiveness.
If he manages to impose his pace and avoid his opponent’s traps, he will be able to continue to reign in this category.
Wilson Varela: a meteoric rise
Facing him, Wilson Varela arrives in great shape. Since 2022, the fighter from Cape Verde has continued his victories with an impressive series of six consecutive successes.
The Frenchman scored a notable victory against former KSW lightweight champion Marian Ziółkowski, proving his legitimacy to compete with the category’s elite.
At 32, Varela appears to be at the peak of his career and represents a real danger for Parnassus. Varela is particularly dangerous in striking, with 5 KOs and 4 submissions to his credit.
His ability to control the octagon and impose his powerful body blows makes him a formidable opponent. He knocked out his final opponent, Sebastian Rajewski, in just 16 seconds with a devastating liver kick.
However, if Parnassus can take the fight to the ground, he could exploit Varela’s weaknesses in that area.
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How to follow this exceptional fight?
The combat between Salahdine Parnasse and Wilson Varela will take place around 11 p.m., during an action-packed evening. Before this main event, other French fighters, such as Davy Gallon, Mickael Lebout and Ramzan Jambiez, will also be in action to represent France on the international stage.
The event will be broadcast exclusively on RMC Sport, with a special offer for subscribers. To follow KSW 101, you can subscribe to a 100% digital subscription to RMC Sport and beIN SPORTS for only €19 per month with a 6-month commitment (instead of €35), or opt for a monthly subscription at €25 (instead of €35).
KSW 101 promises to be a major event for MMA fans, with a flagship fight between two talented French fighters. Parnasse, reigning champion, will have a hard time facing Varela on the rise. This clash between two undefeated fighters this year promises many surprises and emotion. Don’t miss this great MMA moment this Friday on RMC Sport.
