PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Juan Matus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad comes to the cage accompanied by Not Falling by Mudvayne. Matus has chosen Crow Spirit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tree Knee Dad
vs
Juan Matus

170 cm
32
152 lbs
28 - 8 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
12 - 5 - 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 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Juan Matus!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad is defended easily by Matus.
Matus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Matus.
Matus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matus wants it to stay on the feet.
Matus misses with an uppercut.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Matus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Matus with a good jab.
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.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Matus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice head shot.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
That kick from Tree Knee Dad tenderised Matus's leg. Matus is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Matus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Matus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Matus dips to his left and cracks Tree Knee Dad with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matus swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Matus lands with a good body shot.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Tree Knee Dad backing away here, and Matus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tree Knee Dad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matus scrambles back to his feet.
Don Juan Matus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Matus's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad lands a head shot.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but Matus shows good takedown defense.
Matus motions for Tree Knee Dad to come forward. Matus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Matus. No joy for Tree Knee Dad on that attempt.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from Matus.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot that sends Matus's belly button to the back.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tree Knee Dad takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Venum Tree Knee Dad has been cut.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Matus off the cage and back into range.
Matus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tree Knee Dad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matus misses with a body kick.
Matus throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the low kick.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
And Matus responds with a good body kick, but Tree Knee Dad manages to step out the way in time.

Tree Knee Dad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Matus is working away.
Matus is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad wants to advance to full mount but Matus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tree Knee Dad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad working the strikes but Matus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice short shot to Matus's temple.
Tree Knee Dad working over Matus with some ground and pound. Matus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matus works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Matus is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad pushes down on Matus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but Matus defending well.
Matus is trying to maintain the position but Tree Knee Dad is very close to passing his half guard.
Matus won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Venum Tree Knee Dad's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tree Knee Dad takes one to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the leg kick.
Matus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
Matus throws a head kick that misses.
Matus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matus slips under a jab.
Matus tries a quick counter leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is wise to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Matus ducked under it nicely.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Matus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a head kick by Matus.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus wants to slow Tree Knee Dad down by chopping away at his legs.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from Matus.
Tree Knee Dad attempts a counter takedown but Matus avoids it well and moves away.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus scores with a nice right hand.
Tree Knee Dad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matus swivels and escapes.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Matus tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's front leg with a kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.

Tree Knee Dad gets a double leg takedown into Matus's guard.
Matus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matus is keeping the position for now.
Matus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matus is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matus wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Matus is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Matus keeps moving.
Matus looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matus loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Matus swinging wildly here.
Matus is looking to chop away at Tree Knee Dad's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus lands with an overhand left.
Tree Knee Dad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Matus throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Matus misses with a hook to the body
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Matus throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Matus as he connects with a hook.
Matus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Matus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matus misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matus. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to counter punch.
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!
Matus throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Matus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Matus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matus misses with a double jab.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Matus.
Matus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Venum Tree Knee Dad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tree Knee Dad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad throws a sloppy body shot
and Matus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Matus is looking to land body kicks.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to clinch but Matus is avoiding it.
Matus throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Matus misses.
Tree Knee Dad catches Matus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matus blocks a jab.
Matus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tree Knee Dad stuns Matus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus avoids a kick to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.

Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matus manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Matus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Matus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Matus.
Tree Knee Dad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tree Knee Dad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matus has his hands on Tree Knee Dad's head, controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Matus ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good hook to Matus's body.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matus can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatus.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Matus.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Matus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the head.
Tree Knee Dad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matus moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the head.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad sizes up Matus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matus lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Matus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matus.
Matus lands with a straight right. Tree Knee Dad didn't see that one coming.
Matus lands the left hand.
Matus lands a slapping body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Matus is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Matus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tree Knee Dad blocks it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot to the body.
Matus misses with a body kick.

Tree Knee Dad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to mount his opponent but Matus defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Venum Tree Knee Dad's cut.
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.

Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a nice uppercut.
Matus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Matus's head back.
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tree Knee Dad is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Matus cracks a nice hook into Tree Knee Dad's ribs.
Matus misses with a straight left.
Matus moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Matus avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.

Tree Knee Dad moves into range and clinches up with Matus.

Tree Knee Dad has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matus is trying to keep an underhook but Tree Knee Dad manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matus gets back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Matus is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Matus.
Tree Knee Dad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Matus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.
Matus keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Matus keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matus walks into a jab.
Matus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Matus throws a combination that misses
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Matus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matus avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
Tree Knee Dad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Matus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Matus.
Matus counters with a body kick.

Matus tries to keep at a distance but Tree Knee Dad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad pushes off an throws an elbow but Matus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad pushes Matus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matus misses with a short punch on the inside.

Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tree Knee Dad moves in looking to clinch but Matus pushes him off.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matus throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Tree Knee Dad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matus.
Matus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Matus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Tree Knee Dad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Matus tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Tree Knee Dad manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Matus wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Matus holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tree Knee Dad tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Tree Knee Dad there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad had his way with Don Juan Matus in that round.
The cut man is working on Venum Tree Knee Dad's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tree Knee Dad misses with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad sets himself, and Matus steps forward looking for the clinch! Tree Knee Dad avoids it this time.
Matus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matus slips under a jab.
Matus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matus throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Matus throws a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matus avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Matus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Matus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tree Knee Dad if he has to take too many more of those.
Tree Knee Dad thuds a left hand into Matus's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matus lands a nice hook to Tree Knee Dad's body. Tree Knee Dad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matus.
It seemed like Matus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad connects with the punch.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matus checks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Matus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Matus misses.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to counter punch.
Tree Knee Dad clobbers Matus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Tree Knee Dad gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus gets back to half guard.
Don Juan Matus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matus trying to control here.
Matus is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Matus is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matus keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to work some ground and pound but Matus has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matus pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tree Knee Dad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Matus avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Matus slips the punch.
Matus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Matus was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Matus.

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.
Matus wants to clinch but Tree Knee Dad slips to the side
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a body shot.
Matus throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Matus ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matus connects with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus tries to move into range but Tree Knee Dad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matus scores with a spinning back kick!
Matus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Matus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.

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 James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

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.