PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Soriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad comes to the cage accompanied by Not Falling by Mudvayne. Venum Tree Knee Dad is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Tree Knee Dad
vs
Soriano

170 cm
28
152 lbs
17 - 3 - 0

165 cm
45
143 lbs
35 - 12 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Soriano!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soriano looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Soriano misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soriano manages to avoid it.
Soriano connects with a looping right hand.
A leg kick checked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soriano.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soriano.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Soriano blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Soriano.
Tree Knee Dad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Tree Knee Dad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big left from Soriano misses.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soriano avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.

Tree Knee Dad 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soriano 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tree Knee Dad stays in close to Soriano's body and controls the position.
Soriano keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soriano is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soriano is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soriano is trying is best to control the position here.

Tree Knee Dad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Soriano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soriano keeping hold of Tree Knee Dad's head, controlling as best he can.
Soriano trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the pace.
Tree Knee Dad is thwarting Soriano's attempts to control the position.
Soriano is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Soriano moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a chopping leg kick but Soriano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Soriano stalks Tree Knee Dad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tree Knee Dad's face. Tree Knee Dad staggers backwards, shaken.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soriano pinned against the cage. Soriano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right and a left that Soriano avoids nicely.
Soriano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soriano throws a leg kick

and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soriano won't be happy with that.
Soriano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Soriano is staying active underneath Tree Knee Dad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soriano trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad uses his free foot to push down on Soriano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soriano.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control the pace but Soriano is squirming around nicely.
Soriano regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano is looking to control Tree Knee Dad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soriano avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad is taking a breather. Soriano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soriano wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soriano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass to mount but Soriano is defending the position.
Soriano is staying active underneath Tree Knee Dad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soriano is trying to maintain the position but Tree Knee Dad is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
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.

Soriano tries a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Soriano off the cage and back into range.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bum rush Soriano with a series of wild strikes but Soriano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Soriano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Soriano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soriano can do to turn this around?
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Soriano's half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Soriano is working away.
Soriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad is keen to just control but Soriano is a slippery customer.

Soriano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tree Knee Dad pulls his head out easily.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control. Soriano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Soriano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Soriano is working away.
Soriano struggling a bit here.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tree Knee Dad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Soriano is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is really struggling to control Soriano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tree Knee Dad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Soriano dodges the ground and pound from Tree Knee Dad.
Soriano 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.
Soriano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Soriano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Soriano throwing shots but Tree Knee Dad is blocking nicely.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Soriano keeps him under control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard but Soriano has passed into side control.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano happy to just control the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Soriano postures up.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to regain half guard here but Soriano keeps moving and retains side control.

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.
Soriano lands a nice forearm strike.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control but can't.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soriano scores with a nice head shot.
Tree Knee Dad works Soriano's body with a nice hook.
Pablo Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in but Soriano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Pablo Soriano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soriano just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Soriano avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Soriano.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Soriano checks it.
Soriano missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soriano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Soriano connects with an inside leg kick.
Soriano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Soriano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Soriano misses.
Tree Knee Dad feinted with a counter takedown.
Soriano misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Soriano. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Soriano strikes.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soriano defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Soriano.
Soriano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Soriano throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Soriano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Soriano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soriano misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pablo Soriano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Soriano slips the punch.
Soriano throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a right hand to the body.
Soriano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soriano was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Pablo Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soriano did well to prevent Tree Knee Dad getting side control.
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 is pressing down on Soriano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soriano is holding on for now.
Soriano is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Soriano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad works his way into side control.
Tree Knee Dad creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Soriano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Soriano tries to bench press Tree Knee Dad off him but Tree Knee Dad keeps the position.
Soriano wants to control but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
The referee asks Tree Knee Dad politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tree Knee Dad prefers to stall for the moment though.
Soriano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tree Knee Dad's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Soriano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soriano is trying to maintain the position but Tree Knee Dad is very close to passing his half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Soriano is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Soriano is having none of it.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soriano trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
Soriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soriano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soriano throws a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot to the body.

Tree Knee Dad 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.
Soriano keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad preventing the sweep.
Soriano being controlled here, momentarily.
Soriano pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tree Knee Dad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
After the big win, Venum Tree Knee Dad made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.