PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corbin Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tree Knee Dad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Not Falling by Mudvayne. Murphy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Corbin Murphy has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Tree Knee Dad
vs
Murphy

170 cm
32
152 lbs
29 - 8 - 0

178 cm
36
156 lbs
24 - 8 - 2

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
Sun-Tzu

MayheM sportswear

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 29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corbin Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Tree Knee Dad down.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Tree Knee Dad's ribs.
Murphy digs a good hook to Tree Knee Dad's body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Murphy catches Tree Knee Dad right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two 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.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Tree Knee Dad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Tree Knee Dad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
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 connects with a looping right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tree Knee Dad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.

Murphy has managed to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tree Knee Dad on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murphy looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch but Murphy moves away
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Donk. Tree Knee Dad catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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.
Murphy takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Murphy defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Murphy 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 slips a straight right by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy unleashes a big counter combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tree Knee Dad's head backwards.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad fails with the takedown.
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.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
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.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. Murphy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy lunges at Tree Knee Dad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tree Knee Dad's hand.
Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses its target.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tree Knee Dad to score with a decent uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Murphy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy feints a jab promting Tree Knee Dad to slip. Murphy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tree Knee Dad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad wants to clinch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body kick.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand

and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shoot takedown. Murphy fights it but they end up in guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
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.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy seems keen to control Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tree Knee Dad stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body.

Tree Knee Dad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Tree Knee Dad clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad lands a head shot.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murphy misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to counter punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Corbin Murphy just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tree Knee Dad.

Murphy tries to sprawl but Tree Knee Dad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tree Knee Dad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tree Knee Dad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tree Knee Dad stalling.
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control here.

Tree Knee Dad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy is looking to control Tree Knee Dad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Tree Knee Dad's head back.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Tree Knee Dad's body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.

Tree Knee Dad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murphy!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad had his way with Corbin Murphy in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.

Tree Knee Dad rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy gets through Tree Knee Dad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tree Knee Dad backwards.
Murphy tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Tree Knee Dad blocks with his arms.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tree Knee Dad tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Tree Knee Dad back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an uppercut.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Jab by Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a jab. Tree Knee Dad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy leaves Tree Knee Dad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fails with an attempt to clinch.

Tree Knee Dad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tree Knee Dad moves nicely into side control.
Tree Knee Dad remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Murphy!
A very excited looking Corbin Murphy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.