PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Murphy
vs
Tree Knee Dad

178 cm
35
156 lbs
22 - 7 - 1

170 cm
31
152 lbs
26 - 7 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy cracks Tree Knee Dad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Murphy.
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 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tree Knee Dad counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tree Knee Dad counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to ground and pound but Murphy uses the momentary lack of control by Tree Knee Dad to regain half guard.
Murphy is trying is best to control the position here.
Tree Knee Dad stalling.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well.

Tree Knee Dad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Tree Knee Dad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tree Knee Dad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Tree Knee Dad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murphy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Tree Knee Dad isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murphy stacks Tree Knee Dad on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Murphy!
Murphy trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
Tree Knee Dad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Murphy tries to pass to full mount but Tree Knee Dad defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad moves into full guard.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
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.
That's time! Murphy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tree Knee Dad with a nice cross.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy lands a jab-cross combination.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body kick.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad moves forwards but Murphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad works the jab nicely.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot that snaps Murphy's head back.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy cracks Tree Knee Dad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.

Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Murphy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
Tree Knee Dad misses with some punches.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy is working Tree Knee Dad over against the cage.

Tree Knee Dad pulls guard successfully.
Murphy won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.

Tree Knee Dad isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murphy stacks Tree Knee Dad on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Murphy!
Tree Knee Dad tries to control but Murphy manages to take his back.
Murphy is hanging on to Tree Knee Dad's back as he tries to escape.
Tree Knee Dad prevents Murphy from getting a body triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad breaks Murphy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
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 Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Murphy throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Tree Knee Dad with an uppercut!
Murphy misses with a shot to the body
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a poor cross that misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy slips under a jab.
A big left from Murphy misses.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Tree Knee Dad is predictable there
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tree Knee Dad's head backwards.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Tree Knee Dad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Murphy strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Murphy lands with a right hand.
A cross from Tree Knee Dad lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy connects with the punch.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Murphy misses its target.
Murphy slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tree Knee Dad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice hook to Murphy's body. Murphy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tree Knee Dad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Tree Knee Dad's head.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a combination. Tree Knee Dad tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murphy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tree Knee Dad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy punishes Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corbin Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy throws a right hand that Tree Knee Dad ducks under and follows up with a left that Tree Knee Dad also avoids with ease.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murphy defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Corbin Murphy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tree Knee Dad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Tree Knee Dad takes one to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Murphy misses.
A nice side step and Tree Knee Dad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tree Knee Dad. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Murphy.
A nice side step and Tree Knee Dad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Tree Knee Dad avoids nicely.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
Tree Knee Dad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Tree Knee Dad ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tree Knee Dad doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Tree Knee Dad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tree Knee Dad throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand

and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy is looking to get back to is feet but Tree Knee Dad passes into side control.

Tree Knee Dad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tree Knee Dad's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Tree Knee Dad is retaining full guard.

Tree Knee Dad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murphy!
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Murphy's head back.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy scores with a hook.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tree Knee Dad 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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
A shot to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
A lazy left from Tree Knee Dad finds it's target.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice head shot.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Tree Knee Dad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
A relieved looking Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.