PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between High Sodium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Not Falling by Mudvayne. This should be a great matchup!

Sodium
vs
Tree Knee Dad

166 cm
31
142 lbs
21 - 7 - 1

170 cm
28
152 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, High Sodium!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree Knee Dad dives in for a single leg takedown but Sodium sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice right hand.
Sodium tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodium.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tree Knee Dad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sodium checks a leg kick nicely.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Sodium takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Sodium avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Sodium has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sodium ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sodium misses with a body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodium.
Sodium avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Sodium changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Sodium was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Sodium lands a nice looking body shot.
Sodium is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sodium shoots in and gets a takedown into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Sodium postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Sodium tries to pass.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle but Sodium pushes his legs off easily.
Sodium connects with a couple of short punches.
Tree Knee Dad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sodium.
Sodium preventing the sweep.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Sodium tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodium is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the position but Sodium postures up.
Sodium postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sodium distracts Tree Knee Dad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sodium throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Sodium is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad passes Sodium's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is nestled in close to Sodium, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sodium is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodium gets full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Sodium is retaining full guard.
Sodium looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sodium trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Sodium looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree Knee Dad is one step ahead there.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sodium's guard.
Sodium tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sodium is looking to escape.
Tree Knee Dad throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sodium is looking to escape.
Tree Knee Dad moves to the back position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tree Knee Dad has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sodium has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tree Knee Dad doesn't have the hooks in and Sodium manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sodium misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a straight right. Sodium didn't see that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sodium.

Tree Knee Dad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sodium to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sodium preventing the sweep.
Tree Knee Dad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sodium.
Tree Knee Dad trying to keep a closed guard but Sodium is proving a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodium is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad working a defensive guard here.
Tree Knee Dad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sodium's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodium working a defensive guard here.
Sodium 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.
Tree Knee Dad passes into half guard.
Sodium wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sodium is controlling Tree Knee Dad's trapped leg to prevent Tree Knee Dad from advancing to side control.
Tree Knee Dad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sodium is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad controlling his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad tries to control but Sodium wriggling away.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the attempt from Sodium to control.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sodium slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sodium keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad prevents Sodium from improving his position.
Tree Knee Dad is taking a breather. Sodium 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.
Sodium tries to roll over but Tree Knee Dad keeps him under control.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tree Knee Dad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tree Knee Dad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Sodium is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sodium wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sodium defending well though.

Tree Knee Dad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sodium is just riding it out for now. Tree Knee Dad eventually gives up the hold.
Sodium is looking to control Tree Knee Dad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sodium avoid being mounted?

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sodium's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jab by Tree Knee Dad.
Sodium tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tree Knee Dad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Sodium.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Sodium moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodium.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sodium.
Sodium staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodium connects with a solid leg kick.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodium throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sodium throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sodium throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Sodium.
Tree Knee Dad with the counter takedown but Sodium avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Sodium ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sodium takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sodium as he avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad wants to land a leg kick but Sodium is out of range.

Sodium fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tree Knee Dad to the ground. Sodium is now in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Sodium scoring with some ground and pound.
Sodium throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sodium works over Tree Knee Dad with some ground and pound from guard.
Sodium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodium throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tree Knee Dad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sodium loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sodium loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sodium manages to get himself to full guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodium managing to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Sodium is working from the bottom.
Sodium keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Sodium manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tree Knee Dad manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad pulls Sodium in close to prevent any damage.
Sodium stands and throws Tree Knee Dad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tree Knee Dad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sodium off and has taken his back!
Tree Knee Dad punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sodium trying to control but not successfully.
Sodium is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sodium is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Tree Knee Dad really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sodium.
Tree Knee Dad thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Tree Knee Dad looking for the choke from the back.
Sodium looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Venum Tree Knee Dad just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Sodium avoids it easily.
Sodium throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Tree Knee Dad swats away the attempt to clinch by Sodium.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Sodium off the cage and back into range.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Sodium slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodium avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Sodium takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tree Knee Dad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sodium.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Sodium's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodium.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sodium on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Sodium shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Sodium working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sodium throws a big elbow that misses.
Sodium lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sodium preventing the sweep.
Sodium landing some decent shots from guard.
Sodium keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sodium is one step ahead there.
Sodium passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sodium's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sodium's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Sodium's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tree Knee Dad thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sodium trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad manages to sink in the hooks.

Sodium preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to keep control of the position but Sodium is staying busy.
Sodium tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands a shot to the head.
Tree Knee Dad landing with strikes.
Tree Knee Dad controls the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tree Knee Dad's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tree Knee Dad thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sodium is really stuck here.

Tree Knee Dad looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Sodium is controlling Tree Knee Dad 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

Tree Knee Dad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sodium is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sodium is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Sodium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tree Knee Dad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sodium is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tree Knee Dad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sodium uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Sodium checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Tree Knee Dad.
Sodium scores with the left hand. Tree Knee Dad knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodium. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sodium is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodium manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodium checks a leg kick.
Sodium lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodium throws out a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and Sodium only half commits.
Sodium is looking to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a body shot that misses

and Sodium counters with a shoot takedown. Tree Knee Dad fights it but they end up in guard.
Sodium throwing strikes but missing.
Sodium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sodium.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sodium manages to get himself to full guard.

Sodium not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Sodium is working from the bottom.
Sodium 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.
High Sodium has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sodium is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sodium tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sodium swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sodium working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tree Knee Dad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tree Knee Dad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is pushing down on Sodium's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sodium is fighting to maintain full guard but Tree Knee Dad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Sodium is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sodium is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sodium shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tree Knee Dad defends it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sodium slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Sodium checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tree Knee Dad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sodium has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sodium and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sodium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Sodium avoids it well.
Good exchange - Sodium coming out on top.
Sodium wants to slow Tree Knee Dad down by chopping away at his legs.
Tree Knee Dad dips to his left and cracks Sodium with an uppercut!

Tree Knee Dad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sodium swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sodium looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tree Knee Dad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad is the new featherweight champion!
Venum Tree Knee Dad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199 for their support in the buildup to the fight.