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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jebidiah Knepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knepp's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Amish Paradise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jebidiah Knepp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Lopez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knepp, right into the meat.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Knepp is just out of range.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knepp digs a good body shot into Lopez's ribs.
Knepp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Knepp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez.
Lopez is looking to clinch but Knepp is avoiding it.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knepp fails with the takedown.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knepp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez tries to clinch but Knepp is having none of it.
A combination from Knepp does no damage.
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Knepp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp clinches up against the cage.
Knepp managing to block the knees to the body from Lopez.
Knepp digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knepp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lopez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lopez connects with a knee to the head.
Knepp tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jebidiah Knepp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knepp tries to throw a body punch but Lopez avoids it by throwing Knepp back against the cage.
Knepp gets control of Lopez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knepp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Knepp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Knepp looking for a guillotine here but Lopez defends easily.
Knepp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knepp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez prevents Knepp from improving his position.
Lopez wants to control but Knepp is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp wants to get back to full guard.
Knepp wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knepp is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knepp manages to get to full guard.
Lopez stays in close to Knepp's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez trying to control but Knepp is working from the bottom.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Knepp pushes him off.
Lopez wants to clinch but Knepp slips to the side
and Knepp counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jebidiah Knepp will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knepp pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Knepp.
Lopez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lopez is working Knepp over against the cage.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but Knepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Knepp.
Knepp lands a left hand.
Knepp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Knepp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Knepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knepp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knepp shoots in and gets a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez is pulling down on Knepp's head to control his posture.
Lopez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knepp is looking to escape.
Lopez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Knepp sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lopez is keen to just control but Knepp is a slippery customer.
Knepp is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to control but Knepp is keeping him busy.
Knepp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knepp wants to improve his position but Lopez is controlling well.
Knepp moves into full guard.
Knepp lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lopez!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knepp thowing shots but they're missing.
Lopez tries to lock up and control but Knepp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knepp punishing his opponent with strikes.
Knepp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Knepp tries to control but Lopez wriggling away.
Knepp looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knepp working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knepp is landing with some decent strikes but Lopez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knepp prevents Lopez from getting the reversal.
Knepp working the ground and pound effectively.
Lopez 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.
Lopez trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knepp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knepp stops Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Knepp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Knepp thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Knepp dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Knepp blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Knepp lands a slapping body shot.
Knepp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Knepp avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Lopez misses
and Knepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knepp gets a takedown into half guard.
Knepp takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Knepp is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knepp wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knepp wants to pass to mount but Lopez is defending the position.
Lopez looks like he's trying to stand up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Knepp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knepp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knepp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knepp passes the guard and advances to mount!
Knepp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Knepp scoring with strikes but Lopez is staying in there.
Knepp misses with some ground and pound and Lopez recovers position to half guard.
Lopez is looking to control Knepp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Jebidiah Knepp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knepp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jebidiah Knepp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knepp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knepp is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopez is on top in guard.
Knepp wants to sweep but no luck.
Juan Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knepp trying to control the position here.
Knepp manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Knepp controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jebidiah Knepp just wasn't active enough.
Knepp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopez's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Knepp as he connects with a hook.
Knepp delivers a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jebidiah Knepp showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebidiah Knepp!
After the big win, Jebidiah Knepp made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% ) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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