PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renee Mondeux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Den Knieschijf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mondeux comes to the cage accompanied by Ronnie McCoury-Cajun Man. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mondeux
vs
Den Knieschijf

188 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

176 cm
19
176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renee Mondeux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Den Knieschijf!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooooh!!! Mondeux has knocked Den Knieschijf down with a huge combo! Mondeux steps away and waves a wobbly Den Knieschijf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Den Knieschijf is rocked!

It looks like Jan Den Knieschijf has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf is still on wobbly legs! Can Mondeux finish him?

Den Knieschijf forces Mondeux back against the cage and clinches.
Den Knieschijf seems to have recovered his senses.
Mondeux managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf misses with an elbow over the top.
Mondeux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Den Knieschijf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mondeux.
Mondeux managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Mondeux blocks an elbow strike from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mondeux.
Den Knieschijf tries a knee to the head but Mondeux blocks it.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondeux blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mondeux blocks it with crossed arms.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf lands a nice elbow.
Den Knieschijf tries to land knees in the clinch but Mondeux avoids the damage to the body.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the head but Mondeux blocks with his arms.
Mondeux is working for takedown but Den Knieschijf is calmly controlling the position for now.

Mondeux gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Den Knieschijf tries to roll over but Mondeux keeps him under control.
Mondeux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mondeux working over Den Knieschijf with some ground and pound. Den Knieschijf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux thows a huge punch but Den Knieschijf dodges it nicely.
Mondeux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mondeux prevents Den Knieschijf from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mondeux connects with a nice short shot to Den Knieschijf's temple.
Den Knieschijf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Den Knieschijf wants to get back to full guard.
Mondeux is nestled in close to Den Knieschijf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mondeux working over Den Knieschijf with some ground and pound. Den Knieschijf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mondeux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mondeux lands a nice short elbow.
Den Knieschijf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Den Knieschijf looks gassed!
Den Knieschijf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mondeux.
Mondeux throwing shots but Den Knieschijf is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Mondeux.
Mondeux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mondeux winds up and cracks Den Knieschijf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mondeux throwing shots but Den Knieschijf is blocking nicely.
Den Knieschijf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Den Knieschijf taking some punishment here, with Mondeux in his half guard.
Mondeux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux throwing shots but Den Knieschijf is blocking nicely.
Den Knieschijf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mondeux.
Mondeux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mondeux lands strikes from half guard.
Den Knieschijf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mondeux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mondeux connects with a nice short shot to Den Knieschijf's temple.
Mondeux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Den Knieschijf defending well though.
Den Knieschijf wants to improve his position but Mondeux is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mondeux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Den Knieschijf has hold of Mondeux's hands but Mondeux slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renee Mondeux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Den Knieschijf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mondeux.
Mondeux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Den Knieschijf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Den Knieschijf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mondeux was well out of range. Poor timing from Den Knieschijf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mondeux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Den Knieschijf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mondeux dodges an elbow strike from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf looking to throw knees to the head but Mondeux is blocking nicely.
Mondeux can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renee Mondeux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mondeux managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mondeux avoiding damage as Den Knieschijf throws knees to the body.
Mondeux has Den Knieschijf pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Den Knieschijf manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Den Knieschijf prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Den Knieschijf.

It looks like Renee Mondeux has been cut.
Mondeux prevents a body shot from Den Knieschijf.
Mondeux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mondeux is defending well for now.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mondeux is defending well for now.
Den Knieschijf crunches a lovely knee into Mondeux's ribcage.
Den Knieschijf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mondeux is defending well for now.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mondeux avoids it.
Den Knieschijf prevents a takedown attempt there.
Den Knieschijf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mondeux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf lands a good knee to the midsection. Mondeux won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mondeux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Den Knieschijf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mondeux's face.
Den Knieschijf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Den Knieschijf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Den Knieschijf.
Mondeux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Den Knieschijf landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mondeux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mondeux avoiding damage as Den Knieschijf throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Den Knieschijf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux can't get the takedown.
Mondeux wants a takedown.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf tries to land knees in the clinch but Mondeux avoids the damage to the body.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Mondeux managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mondeux avoids it.
Mondeux blocks an elbow strike.
Mondeux avoiding damage as Den Knieschijf throws knees to the body.
Jan Den Knieschijf seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mondeux tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Mondeux managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.

Mondeux has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Den Knieschijf clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mondeux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Den Knieschijf is trying to remain composed but Mondeux is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Mondeux lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mondeux is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Den Knieschijf. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mondeux is working the ground and pound. Can Den Knieschijf escape?
Mondeux connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Den Knieschijf to escape the position.
Mondeux lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Den Knieschijf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jan Den Knieschijf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mondeux digs a good body shot into Den Knieschijf's ribs.

Mondeux rushes Den Knieschijf and presses him up against the cage.
Den Knieschijf landing knees to the body.
Mondeux can't get the takedown.
Mondeux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mondeux avoids it.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Mondeux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Den Knieschijf prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Den Knieschijf connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mondeux's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mondeux avoids it.
Mondeux managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Den Knieschijf has a couple of punches blocked by Mondeux.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf trying to land knees to the body.
Mondeux managing to block the knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mondeux's defenses.
Den Knieschijf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mondeux.
Mondeux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Den Knieschijf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renee Mondeux. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mondeux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Den Knieschijf after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Den Knieschijf.
Mondeux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mondeux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Den Knieschijf prevents it.
Knees to the body from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Den Knieschijf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mondeux is defending well for now.
Mondeux blocks a body shot from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Mondeux goes for a takedown attempt but Den Knieschijf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mondeux just misses with a punch to the body.

Mondeux tries to keep at a distance but Den Knieschijf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mondeux can't get the takedown.
Den Knieschijf lands a nice elbow.
Den Knieschijf pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mondeux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Den Knieschijf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mondeux avoids it.
Den Knieschijf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Den Knieschijf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf misses with an elbow strike.
Den Knieschijf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mondeux is defending well for now.
Den Knieschijf missing with knees to the body.
Mondeux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mondeux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Den Knieschijf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mondeux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mondeux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Den Knieschijf misses with a two punch combination.
Mondeux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Den Knieschijf.

Den Knieschijf rushes Mondeux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Den Knieschijf lands an elbow just above Mondeux 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Den Knieschijf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Den Knieschijf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Den Knieschijf!