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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Not Falling by Mudvayne. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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171 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Li!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li gets tackled into the cage by Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad maintains the clinch.
Li lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tree Knee Dad or not.
Li prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Li to keep the fight standing.
Li looking to stall.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Li just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Li tries to circle away but Tree Knee Dad has him pinned against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tree Knee Dad has him pressed against the cage.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Tree Knee Dad won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li.
Li lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Li clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't have the hooks in and Li manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Tree Knee Dad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Li is positioning himself well to prevent Tree Knee Dad advancing to mount.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Li won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tree Knee Dad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Li wants to get back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad is working for a kimura but Li is defending it quite comfortably.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to work for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad is working away from the top position though.
Tree Knee Dad wants to work for an arm triangle but Li is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Li won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad prevents Li from standing back up.
Tree Knee Dad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tree Knee Dad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tree Knee Dad is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Li is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Li misses with a wild combination.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Li, as that shot connected.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Li misses with a few strikes there.
Jeff Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad dodges the punch combination from Li.
Tree Knee Dad stuns Li with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Li misses.
Li moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Li stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Li.
Li walks into a left hand.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Li misses with an uppercut.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tree Knee Dad.
Li gets caught napping as Tree Knee Dad dives in and scores a takedown. Li manages to retain guard.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Li wants to improve his position but instead Tree Knee Dad has moved into half guard.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Li is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the action here.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Tree Knee Dad trying to mount his opponent but Li defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad is working away from the top position though.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura but Li is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tree Knee Dad to get the leverage.
Li manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tree Knee Dad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Tree Knee Dad has him pressed against the cage.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Tree Knee Dad has the dominant position.
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li wants to get back to striking at distance but Tree Knee Dad won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pull guard but Li holds him up against the cage and eventually Tree Knee Dad drops back down to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a takedown attempt but Li pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Li misses with a combination
letting Tree Knee Dad counter with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.
Li misses with a straight right.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Li moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Li misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild body kick that Li sees coming a mile off.
Jeff Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Li.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Li misses its intended target.
Li motions for Tree Knee Dad to come forward. Li throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Li. Li circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Li misses.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Li misses with a straight right.
Li connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the button.
Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Li throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Li takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Li avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Li lands a jab to Tree Knee Dad's midsection.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Li.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Li on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Li takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Li misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Nice jab there from Tree Knee Dad.
Li throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Li misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Li tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tree Knee Dad is in Li's guard.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Li is looking to stand up but Tree Knee Dad isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Li trying to remain calm as Tree Knee Dad controls from the top position.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get an arm triangle but Li is defending well.
Li tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tree Knee Dad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Li managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tree Knee Dad.
Li tries to improve position but can't.
Li wants to control but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Li is working away.
Li is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Li's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Li, who protects the arm well.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Li is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Li seems a little lost for a moment, as Tree Knee Dad dominates the positioning.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li throws a nice looking combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut!
Li swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li tries to move into range but Tree Knee Dad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looks for the body kick but Li saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Li.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Li misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Li gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to Li's midsection.
Li swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Li tries to break free but Tree Knee Dad pushes him back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad fails to pull guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants a takedown.
Li wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tree Knee Dad pulls guard successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tree Knee Dad holds on and takes a little breather.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li wanted to stand there but Tree Knee Dad had control of the position.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li wants to get up but he can't break Tree Knee Dad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep here but Li controlling him for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Li takes a jab right on the kisser.
Li cracks a nice hook into Tree Knee Dad's ribs.
Li fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Li tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
Li throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Jab by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tree Knee Dad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad walks into a left hand.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Tree Knee Dad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good hook to Li's body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tree Knee Dad.
Li is looking for a sweep.
Li struggling a bit here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.
Li really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tree Knee Dad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Li trying to remain calm as Tree Knee Dad controls from the top position.
Li is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad working away.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Li is trying to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tree Knee Dad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Li is trying to control Tree Knee Dad's posture but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad staying calm.
Li is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad had his way with Jeff Li in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tree Knee Dad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Li lunges at Tree Knee Dad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tree Knee Dad's hand.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Li has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice takedown defense from Li. No joy for Tree Knee Dad on that attempt.
Li with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tree Knee Dad to score with a decent uppercut.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Li.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li lands the left hand.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Tree Knee Dad.
Li misses with a straight left.
Li throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad avoids them all with ease.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Tree Knee Dad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li cracks Tree Knee Dad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Li walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Jeff Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot that sends Li's belly button to the back.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Li's body.
Tree Knee Dad has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Tree Knee Dad is controlling him.
Tree Knee Dad fails to pull guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shoulder strike.
Tree Knee Dad has Li pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Li manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad - that landed with a thud.
Li is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Li wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Li wants to break free but Tree Knee Dad has control.
Li tries to break the clinch but Tree Knee Dad is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice head shot.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bum rush Li with a series of wild strikes but Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tree Knee Dad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Li swings widly with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body kick.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Li's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Li takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Li's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Li throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Li misses with a series of wild punches.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Li misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Li swinging wildly here.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the liver by Tree Knee Dad. Beautiful body shot.
Li throws a body shot but no joy.
Li swinging wildly here.
Li misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Li was covering up waiting for the punch and Tree Knee Dad finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tree Knee Dad prevents Li from getting back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tree Knee Dad is controlling him.
Tree Knee Dad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li 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.
Jeff Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tree Knee Dad 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad retains his lightweight title!
Venum Tree Knee Dad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview.
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