PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jebidiah Knepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosas Muy Malas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knepp comes to the cage accompanied by Amish Paradise. Jebidiah Knepp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Knepp
vs
Muy Malas

185 cm
26
178 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

189 cm
22
170 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jebidiah Knepp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cosas Muy Malas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Knepp misses.
Muy Malas tries to land a body kick
and Knepp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Muy Malas misses with a shot to the body
and Knepp counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Knepp.
Muy Malas lands a body shot.
Knepp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muy Malas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knepp tries to work over Muy Malas's front leg with a kick but Muy Malas checks it.
Muy Malas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Muy Malas has his takedown stuffed

and Knepp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knepp.
Knepp with a nice head shot there.
Knepp controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Muy Malas controls Knepp momentarily but Knepp frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muy Malas looking for a sweep. Not yet Muy Malas, not yet.
Knepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Muy Malas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muy Malas 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Knepp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knepp preventing the sweep.
Knepp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knepp is looking to take a break and control but Muy Malas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knepp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muy Malas is looking to control Knepp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muy Malas avoid being mounted?
Muy Malas is refusing to be controlled, as Knepp sits in half guard.

Knepp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Muy Malas trying to hold on to Knepp's head to control him but Knepp postures up.
Knepp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muy Malas keeps working.
Muy Malas is looking to control Knepp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muy Malas avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp tries to pass to full mount but Muy Malas defends it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Muy Malas blocks a jab.

Muy Malas drives through with a takedown into Knepp's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Muy Malas looking to sit in guard and control but Knepp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muy Malas keeping moving, preventing Knepp from controlling successfully.
Muy Malas 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.
Knepp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp wants to pass the guard but Muy Malas is keeping the position.
Knepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Muy Malas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Muy Malas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muy Malas is trying to keep Knepp in close.
Knepp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knepp tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Muy Malas swats away the attempt to clinch by Knepp.
Knepp tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Muy Malas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muy Malas throws a sloppy body shot
and Knepp counters with a good, hard body kick but Muy Malas shrugs it off.

Knepp gets caught napping as Muy Malas dives in and scores a takedown. Knepp manages to retain guard.
Muy Malas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knepp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muy Malas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Muy Malas trying to control the position from guard on top but Knepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muy Malas won't allow Knepp to sweep him here.
Muy Malas trying to control the position from guard on top but Knepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp pulls Muy Malas in close to his closed guard and prevents Muy Malas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Knepp working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muy Malas.
Muy Malas with a poor takedown
and Knepp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muy Malas misses with a takedown attempt
and Knepp counters with a head kick.
Muy Malas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Knepp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muy Malas won't be happy with that.
Jebidiah Knepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosas Muy Malas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Knepp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Muy Malas is looking to regain half guard here but Knepp keeps moving and retains side control.

Knepp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muy Malas, who protects the arm well.
Muy Malas struggling a bit here.
Muy Malas tries to bench press Knepp off him but Knepp keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Muy Malas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Knepp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muy Malas is looking for a sweep.
Knepp is looking to take a break and control but Muy Malas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knepp controlling the position from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Muy Malas wants to control but Knepp postures up.
Muy Malas tries to improve position but can't.
Knepp is looking to take a break and control but Muy Malas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Knepp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Muy Malas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Muy Malas is looking for a sweep.
Knepp trying to control the position but Muy Malas is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jebidiah Knepp.
Muy Malas with a poor takedown
and Knepp counters with a nice uppercut.
Knepp throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jebidiah Knepp dominated that second 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.

Knepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muy Malas misses with a body punch
and Knepp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Muy Malas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Knepp counter with a right hand.
Knepp thows a body shot but no joy.
Knepp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Muy Malas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Knepp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Muy Malas avoids the head kick by Knepp.
Muy Malas blocks a head kick by Knepp.
Knepp lands with a nice body punch.
Muy Malas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knepp counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp throws a sloppy head kick and Muy Malas moves out of range easily.
Muy Malas misses with a body shot
letting Knepp counter with a right hand.
Muy Malas tries to land a body kick
and Knepp counters with a slapping leg kick.
Muy Malas tries for a takedown but Knepp circles away easily
and Knepp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muy Malas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knepp was well out of range. Poor timing from Muy Malas.
Muy Malas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knepp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muy Malas with a poor takedown
and Knepp counters with a left to the body.
Jebidiah Knepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosas Muy Malas.
Muy Malas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muy Malas misses with a takedown

and Knepp counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knepp is stalling in the full guard.
Knepp postures up in Muy Malas's guard and throws a big left but Muy Malas blocks it.
Knepp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knepp throwing strikes but missing.
Muy Malas wants to sweep here but Knepp controlling him for the moment.
Muy Malas controls Knepp momentarily but Knepp frees himself.
Jebidiah Knepp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knepp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knepp trying to control but Muy Malas is working from the bottom.
Muy Malas working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muy Malas checks a low kick from Knepp.
Knepp avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knepp moves out of range of the body kick from Muy Malas.
Muy Malas fails with the takedown
and Knepp counters with a left to the body.
Muy Malas misses with a takedown
letting Knepp counter with a right hand.
Muy Malas misses with a left hand
and Knepp counters with a head kick.
Muy Malas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muy Malas with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Knepp drives through with a takedown into Muy Malas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Knepp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jebidiah Knepp clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Muy Malas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Muy Malas misses with a takedown
and Knepp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muy Malas thinking.
Muy Malas with a poor takedown
letting Knepp counter with a right hand.
Muy Malas throws the kick towards the body but Knepp avoids it.
Muy Malas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knepp counters with a series of strikes. Muy Malas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jebidiah Knepp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosas Muy Malas.
Knepp tries to clinch up.
Muy Malas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Knepp moves to clinch but Muy Malas breaks away

and Muy Malas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knepp!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muy Malas controlling from the full mount.
Muy Malas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Muy Malas tries to control but Knepp wriggling away.
Knepp gets back to half guard.
Muy Malas stalling away here and it's allowed Knepp to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Knepp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knepp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muy Malas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muy Malas looking to sit in guard and control but Knepp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Muy Malas 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.
Muy Malas keeping moving, preventing Knepp from controlling successfully.
Knepp postures up in Muy Malas's guard and throws a big left but Muy Malas blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muy Malas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knepp's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knepp trying to control the position from guard on top but Muy Malas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Knepp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Jebidiah Knepp has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Knepp lands with an uppercut that bounces Muy Malas off the cage and back into rage.
Knepp jabs Muy Malas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Muy Malas.
Muy Malas doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Knepp moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knepp misses with the head strike.
Knepp gets underhooks to prevent Muy Malas's takedown attempt.
Muy Malas blocks an uppercut.
Knepp tries to land knees in the clinch but Muy Malas avoids the damage to the body.
Knepp pushes Muy Malas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knepp controlling the action here for a moment.
Muy Malas blocks the elbow strike.
Muy Malas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knepp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knepp can't find room to land a body shot as Muy Malas controls the action.
Knepp scores with a shot to the side of Muy Malas's head.
Muy Malas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muy Malas can't get the takedown.
Knepp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muy Malas backwards.
Muy Malas blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jebidiah Knepp had his way with Cosas Muy Malas in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Muy Malas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knepp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muy Malas thinking.
Muy Malas throws a sloppy body shot

and Knepp counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Muy Malas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knepp defends well.
Muy Malas keeping moving, preventing Knepp from controlling successfully.
Muy Malas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Knepp!
Muy Malas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Knepp wants to control but Muy Malas is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knepp tries to lock up and control but Muy Malas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muy Malas with good strikes from the mount here!
Muy Malas scoring with strikes but Knepp is staying in there.
Muy Malas lands a heavy elbow.
Muy Malas landing punches.
Knepp tries to hold on but Muy Malas postures up.
Jebidiah Knepp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Muy Malas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Knepp is positioning himself well to prevent Muy Malas advancing to mount.
Muy Malas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knepp defending well though.
Knepp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muy Malas.
Knepp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Muy Malas is trying to control the action in half guard but Knepp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muy Malas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muy Malas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knepp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Muy Malas!
Muy Malas tries to hold on but Knepp postures up.
Muy Malas is looking to improve his position but Knepp isn't that keen on the idea.
Muy Malas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Muy Malas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Knepp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knepp wants to control the pace but Muy Malas is squirming around nicely.
Knepp is really struggling to control Muy Malas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muy Malas is trying desperately to improve position.
Knepp looking to control but Muy Malas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jebidiah Knepp.
Well Knepp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebidiah Knepp!
Jebidiah Knepp retains his welterweight title!