PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Den Knieschijf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Bonnot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jules Bonnot is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Den Knieschijf
vs
Bonnot

176 cm
24
182 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

The Big Kabosh

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Den Knieschijf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jules Bonnot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Den Knieschijf takes the fight into the clinch.

Den Knieschijf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonnot tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonnot sprawls well. He's pushed Den Knieschijf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bonnot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonnot shoots in looking for a takedown. Den Knieschijf tries to sprawl out of it but Bonnot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Den Knieschijf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Den Knieschijf stuffs the takedown.
Bonnot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Den Knieschijf throws a head kick that half lands.

Den Knieschijf clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Den Knieschijf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bonnot goes for a takedown attempt but Den Knieschijf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jan Den Knieschijf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jules Bonnot.

Den Knieschijf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonnot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Den Knieschijf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonnot wants to break free but Den Knieschijf has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Den Knieschijf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonnot shoots in for a double leg but Den Knieschijf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Den Knieschijf leaves Bonnot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Den Knieschijf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonnot avoids it really well and circles away.

Den Knieschijf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bonnot to the mat! Bonnot manages to get full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Den Knieschijf stands up and waves to Bonnot to follow him.
Den Knieschijf shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonnot tries to sprawl out of it but Den Knieschijf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonnot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonnot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Den Knieschijf defends well and Bonnot ends up having to push Den Knieschijf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Den Knieschijf tries for a takedown but Bonnot manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Den Knieschijf breaks from the clinch.
Den Knieschijf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Den Knieschijf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonnot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bonnot looks winded!
Den Knieschijf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Den Knieschijf decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Bonnot gets tackled into the cage by Den Knieschijf. Den Knieschijf maintains the clinch.
Bonnot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Den Knieschijf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Den Knieschijf has Bonnot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonnot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Den Knieschijf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Den Knieschijf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonnot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Den Knieschijf somewhat.

Den Knieschijf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bonnot's guard.
Den Knieschijf wants to pass to mount but Bonnot is defending the position.
Den Knieschijf is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bonnot!

Den Knieschijf looking for a guillotine from mount but Bonnot is having none of it.
Bonnot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Den Knieschijf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Den Knieschijf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bonnot is wriggling around trying to escape.

Den Knieschijf has control of Bonnot's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bonnot regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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 working for a submission but Bonnot is keeping him at bay.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Den Knieschijf gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Den Knieschijf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonnot pinned against the cage. Bonnot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Den Knieschijf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonnot avoids it really well and circles away.
Den Knieschijf shoots in for a double leg but Bonnot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonnot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Den Knieschijf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Den Knieschijf shoots in but Bonnot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonnot doesn't manage to clinch there - Den Knieschijf circles away.
Bonnot tries to land a front kick but Den Knieschijf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Den Knieschijf has closed the distance and engaged Bonnot in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Den Knieschijf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice takedown defense from Den Knieschijf. No joy for Bonnot on that attempt.
Den Knieschijf looks for a takedown but Bonnot sprawls well.
Bonnot leaves Den Knieschijf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Den Knieschijf is looking to slow Bonnot down with leg kicks.
Bonnot walks into a left hand.
Bonnot shoots in looking for a takedown. Den Knieschijf tries to sprawl out of it but Bonnot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Den Knieschijf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Den Knieschijf or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonnot which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Den Knieschijf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Den Knieschijf clinches.

Den Knieschijf has Bonnot pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Den Knieschijf pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bonnot tumbling to the mat - Den Knieschijf dives into Bonnot's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Den Knieschijf slips nicely into half guard.
Jan Den Knieschijf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnot wants to improve his position but Den Knieschijf is controlling well.

Den Knieschijf is working for a kimura but Bonnot is defending it quite comfortably.

Den Knieschijf wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonnot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Den Knieschijf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonnot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Den Knieschijf.
Bonnot punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Den Knieschijf gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bonnot avoids the head kick by Den Knieschijf.
Den Knieschijf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bonnot is breathing heavily.

Den Knieschijf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Den Knieschijf has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bonnot!
Bonnot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Bonnot defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Den Knieschijf.

Den Knieschijf is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bonnot has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bonnot!

Bonnot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Den Knieschijf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonnot has managed to get both his arms back between Den Knieschijf's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Den Knieschijf has his foot on Bonnot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bonnot works his way back into a safe position though.
Bonnot wants to control from the top but Den Knieschijf keeps moving.
Bonnot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Den Knieschijf looking for a sweep. Not yet Den Knieschijf, not yet.
Den Knieschijf lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bonnot!

Den Knieschijf get's back to his feet.
Den Knieschijf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonnot's waist but Bonnot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Den Knieschijf off to one side.
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 lands a slapping body shot.
Den Knieschijf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Den Knieschijf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonnot pinned against the cage. Bonnot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Den Knieschijf lands a leg kick that knocks Bonnot off balance momentarily.
Den Knieschijf tries a head kick but it misses.

Den Knieschijf closes the distance and clinches.
Bonnot looking to slow down the pace here.
Bonnot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonnot tries to pull guard but Den Knieschijf holds him up against the cage and eventually Bonnot drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Den Knieschijf is looking to take this one to the mat.

Den Knieschijf drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bonnot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Den Knieschijf has Bonnot in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Den Knieschijf dominated that second round.
That's time! Den Knieschijf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bonnot throws the kick towards the body but Den Knieschijf avoids it.
Bonnot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bonnot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Den Knieschijf goes for a double leg but Bonnot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bonnot continues to drive forward.
Den Knieschijf has Bonnot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonnot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonnot jumps guard but Den Knieschijf stands there with Bonnot around his waist. Bonnot gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Den Knieschijf is trying to drag Bonnot to the mat but Bonnot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Den Knieschijf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Den Knieschijf is trying to drag Bonnot to the mat but Bonnot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Den Knieschijf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonnot can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonnot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnot is pressed up against the cage. Den Knieschijf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bonnot down to the mat. Bonnot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bonnot fails in his attempt to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bonnot enables Den Knieschijf to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bonnot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Den Knieschijf drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bonnot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bonnot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bonnot!

Bonnot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Bonnot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Den Knieschijf regains half guard.
Den Knieschijf tries to roll over but Bonnot keeps him under control.
Bonnot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Den Knieschijf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Den Knieschijf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonnot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Den Knieschijf gets back to full guard.
Bonnot tries to stand but Den Knieschijf is controlling from the bottom.

Bonnot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jan Den Knieschijf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Den Knieschijf. No joy for Bonnot on that attempt.

Den Knieschijf shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonnot's guard.
Den Knieschijf stands and throws Bonnot's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Den Knieschijf decides to stand back up. Den Knieschijf steps back and let's Bonnot get back to his feet.

Den Knieschijf instigates a clinch.

Den Knieschijf is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bonnot can't fight it off and eventually Den Knieschijf manages to take the fight to the floor. Bonnot looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Den Knieschijf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Den Knieschijf is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Den Knieschijf looking for a guillotine from mount but Bonnot is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bonnot defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Den Knieschijf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Den Knieschijf looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Den Knieschijf get's back to his feet.

Den Knieschijf moves into the clinch.

Den Knieschijf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Den Knieschijf clinches.

Den Knieschijf breaks from the clinch.
Den Knieschijf shoots for a double leg takedown but Bonnot sprawls well. He's pushed Den Knieschijf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jan Den Knieschijf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horrible takedown by Den Knieschijf or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonnot which made him look bad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Den Knieschijf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Den Knieschijf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonnot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jules Bonnot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Den Knieschijf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Den Knieschijf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Den Knieschijf 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Den Knieschijf!
After the big win, Jan Den Knieschijf made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Big Kabosh and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.