PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Dessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dessler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tupac - I'm a soldier. Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dessler
vs
Tree Knee Dad

168 cm
38
160 lbs
36 - 13 - 4

170 cm
30
152 lbs
23 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)

Bullet Proof System
Hellbent

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 36 - 13 - 4, fighting out of New York, Billy Dessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Dessler counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dessler checks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dessler. Dessler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dessler tries to clinch up
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dessler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dessler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dessler misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad dives in and grabs Dessler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dessler pushes down on Tree Knee Dad's head and hops out.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the low kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Dessler tries to clinch there but Tree Knee Dad circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a leg kick.
Dessler tries to close the distance and clinch but Tree Knee Dad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dessler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dessler blocks a low kick nicely.
Dessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tree Knee Dad manages to circle out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Dessler misses with a wild body shot.
Dessler throws a push kick but Tree Knee Dad slaps the foot to one side.
Tree Knee Dad tries a low kick but Dessler avoids it.
Dessler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tree Knee Dad manages to circle out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dessler circles away quickly and effectively.
Dessler closes the distance but Tree Knee Dad moves to the side
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dessler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dessler eats them both and turns towards Tree Knee Dad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Dessler throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad avoids them all with ease.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Dessler.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Dessler with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from Dessler.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dessler looks to land a combination. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dessler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler ducks right into an uppercut from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dessler rather than just go for the knockout.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Dessler slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Dessler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dessler throws a right hand that misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with an outside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dessler manages to avoid it.
Dessler throws a sloppy head kick
and Tree Knee Dad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dessler.
Nice defenses there by Dessler.
Dessler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tree Knee Dad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dessler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dessler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dessler. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tree Knee Dad keeps the fight on the outside.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Dessler misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
As Tree Knee Dad tries to get set, Dessler tries to push him back and clinch up but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid the attempt.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Dessler was well out of range.
Dessler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice body punch.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Dessler is just out of range.
Dessler moves out of range of the body kick.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dessler stuffs the takedown.
Billy Dessler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler throws a body shot but no joy.
Dessler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tree Knee Dad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dessler with a body shot.
Dessler slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler tries to clinch up but Tree Knee Dad circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dessler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad dives in for a single leg takedown but Dessler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dessler is looking to counter the offense by Tree Knee Dad and move into the clinch.
Dessler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tree Knee Dad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Dessler is just out of range.
Dessler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dessler.
Dessler tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.

Tree Knee Dad changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dessler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dessler keeps working.
Dessler parries the strikes from Tree Knee Dad easily there. Tree Knee Dad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dessler to escape.
Dessler is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Dessler isn't going anywhere.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Dessler is working away.
Tree Knee Dad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dessler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Dessler throws a leg kick that misses.
Dessler throws a wild body kick that Tree Knee Dad sees coming a mile off.
Dessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dessler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Dessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dessler blocks a low kick nicely.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dessler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Dessler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but Dessler moves out of range easily.
Dessler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Dessler moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Dessler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dessler's head.
Dessler throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice looking body shot.
Dessler lands a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dessler.
Dessler throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Dessler's front leg with a kick but Dessler checks it.
Dessler connects with a right hand. Tree Knee Dad shakes it off.
Dessler is looking to chop away at Tree Knee Dad's legs.
Dessler throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dessler checks it well.
Dessler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dessler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dessler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Dessler misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dessler moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Billy Dessler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body kick.
Dessler tried to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Billy Dessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a solid leg kick.
Dessler throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dessler moves away.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dessler throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of wild punches.
Dessler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dessler throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Dessler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dessler swivels and escapes.
Dessler tries to counter by clinching up but Tree Knee Dad breaks away and moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad punishes Dessler's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.

Dessler instigates a clinch.
Dessler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dessler misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dessler.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dessler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dessler misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad with the counter takedown but Dessler avoids it easily.
Dessler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dessler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dessler is looking to clinch but Tree Knee Dad is avoiding it.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Dessler tries to counter by clinching up but Tree Knee Dad breaks away and moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Dessler moves out of range.

Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tree Knee Dad lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dessler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tree Knee Dad is controlling him.

Dessler pushes Tree Knee Dad off and gets back to his feet.
Dessler throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dessler moves away.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Dessler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tree Knee Dad under the eye.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Dessler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dessler.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dessler.
Dessler drops his hands momentarily and Tree Knee Dad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Dessler slips under a jab.
Dessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dessler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dessler with a body shot.
Dessler moves in looking to clinch but Tree Knee Dad pushes him off.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot that snaps Dessler's head back.
A head kick misses from Dessler.
Dessler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dessler tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Dessler throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Dessler moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dessler moves out of range of the leg kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dessler works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dessler throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dessler moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dessler wants to clinch.
Dessler throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Dessler misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dessler manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a front kick aimed at Dessler's knee but Dessler avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad keeps the fight on the outside.
Tree Knee Dad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dessler scoring well with a low kick there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Dessler lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dessler throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Tree Knee Dad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dessler doesn't seem phased though.
Dessler is looking to slow Tree Knee Dad down with leg kicks.
Dessler wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dessler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dessler tries to land a body kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a thumping low kick.
Dessler throws a body kick that misses.
Dessler moves out of range of the body kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Dessler moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dessler moves into the clinch successfully.
Dessler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Dessler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the low kick.
Dessler throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Dessler misses with the body kick

and Tree Knee Dad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tree Knee Dad.
Dessler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tree Knee Dad stands and throws Dessler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tree Knee Dad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dessler struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Dessler's face as Tree Knee Dad controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dessler is trying to get back to his feet.
Dessler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tree Knee Dad controls the position from side control.
Dessler tries to escape but Tree Knee Dad is in control.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dessler keeps working.

Tree Knee Dad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dessler is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dessler being controlled for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
I think Tree Knee Dad has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
During a confident post fight interview, Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Billy Dessler had this to say: 'Garbage decision.'.