PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Alton Newcastle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Newcastle
vs
Tree Knee Dad

170 cm
32
148 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

170 cm
35
152 lbs
35 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Spartan Nutrition

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newcastle misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Newcastle 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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newcastle.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Newcastle.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
Newcastle throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newcastle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Newcastle shoots for a double leg takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls well. He's pushed Newcastle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tree Knee Dad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Newcastle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
That kick from Tree Knee Dad tenderised Newcastle's leg. Newcastle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Newcastle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Tree Knee Dad as Newcastle shoots in.
Newcastle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Newcastle.
Newcastle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle swings widly with a right hand
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newcastle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Newcastle misses with a low kick.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Newcastle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Newcastle.
The fighters circling - Newcastle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newcastle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Newcastle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Newcastle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tree Knee Dad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tree Knee Dad tries to buck Newcastle off but Newcastle is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newcastle throwing shots but Tree Knee Dad is blocking nicely.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Tree Knee Dad is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcastle wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tree Knee Dad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to keep Newcastle in close.
Newcastle pushing down on Tree Knee Dad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newcastle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Newcastle has control of the leg.

Tree Knee Dad is defending against the submission attempts here by Newcastle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard.
Newcastle wants to free his trapped foot but Tree Knee Dad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Newcastle keeps him under control.
Tree Knee Dad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newcastle won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Newcastle preventing the sweep.
Newcastle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Newcastle wants to pass to mount but Tree Knee Dad is defending the position.

Newcastle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tree Knee Dad is just riding it out for now. Newcastle eventually gives up the hold.
Newcastle is looking to take a break and control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but Newcastle is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Tree Knee Dad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newcastle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Newcastle tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
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 scores with a nice strike.
Newcastle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Newcastle.
Newcastle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tree Knee Dad circles away quickly and effectively.
Newcastle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newcastle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Newcastle.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.
Newcastle with a nice cross.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle misses with a straight right.
Newcastle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Newcastle. Newcastle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Newcastle misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newcastle takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Newcastle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newcastle on the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newcastle misses with a hook
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Newcastle doesn't manage to clinch there - Tree Knee Dad circles away.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Newcastle off the cage and back into range.
Newcastle throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Newcastle was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Newcastle avoids them all with ease.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the head.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newcastle manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Newcastle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newcastle throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Newcastle.

Newcastle looking to score a takedown here. Tree Knee Dad is defending well but Newcastle drives through and ends up in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newcastle's guard.

Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newcastle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad passes Newcastle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad thows a huge punch but Newcastle dodges it nicely.
Newcastle is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newcastle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tree Knee Dad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tree Knee Dad's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Newcastle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tree Knee Dad is defending well though. Newcastle let's go of the attempt for now.
Alton Newcastle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newcastle is trying to stick to Tree Knee Dad's back but Tree Knee Dad is turning into Newcastle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Newcastle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tree Knee Dad grinds an elbow into Newcastle's temple.
The ground and pound from Tree Knee Dad seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Newcastle is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcastle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Newcastle is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad winds up and cracks Newcastle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tree Knee Dad in particular looking to stall.

Tree Knee Dad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Newcastle is working away.
Tree Knee Dad drops an elbow to the side of Newcastle's head.
Tree Knee Dad slows the pace down in half guard.
Newcastle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tree Knee Dad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tree Knee Dad's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to escape but Newcastle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Tree Knee Dad is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newcastle struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Newcastle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newcastle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newcastle swings widly with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newcastle throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle shoots in but no luck this time.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tree Knee Dad keeps the fight on the outside.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Newcastle's head.
Newcastle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Tree Knee Dad has closed the distance and engaged Newcastle in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle lands a shoulder strike.
Newcastle wants to take the fight to the mat but Tree Knee Dad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alton Newcastle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow but it misses.

Tree Knee Dad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newcastle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newcastle misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Newcastle's ribs.
Newcastle 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 lands a body shot.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newcastle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newcastle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tree Knee Dad to score with a decent uppercut.
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 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Newcastle with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Newcastle.
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
Newcastle misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newcastle tests Tree Knee Dad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. Newcastle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Newcastle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Newcastle drops his hands momentarily and Tree Knee Dad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newcastle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tree Knee Dad walks into a straight right hand from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newcastle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tree Knee Dad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Newcastle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newcastle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
The fighters circling - Newcastle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Tree Knee Dad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newcastle, pushing him back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle lands a right hand.
Newcastle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newcastle scores with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Newcastle fails to land.
Tree Knee Dad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Newcastle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Newcastle is leaning against Tree Knee Dad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newcastle throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newcastle gets through Tree Knee Dad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a head punch that misses.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an elbow strike.
Newcastle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tree Knee Dad blocking some punches.
Newcastle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tree Knee Dad backwards.
Newcastle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tree Knee Dad smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Newcastle avoids the punch easily.
Newcastle misses with a looping left.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newcastle has time to react.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Newcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Tree Knee Dad breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Newcastle blocks the low kick.
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Newcastle there.
Newcastle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad really dominated that round.
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.

Newcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Newcastle throws a combination that misses
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newcastle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the body kick from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Newcastle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle throws out a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and Newcastle only half commits.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tree Knee Dad, right into the meat.
Newcastle misses with a body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle misses with an uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Newcastle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Newcastle or perhaps it was just good defense by Tree Knee Dad, which made it look bad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
Newcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Newcastle should have avoided that one.
Newcastle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Newcastle, right into the meat.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Newcastle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
A shot to the liver by Newcastle. Beautiful body shot.
Newcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Newcastle scores with a sloppy right hand. Tree Knee Dad should have avoided that one.
Newcastle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Newcastle avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad catches Newcastle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Newcastle lands a slapping body shot.
Newcastle misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Newcastle strikes.
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Newcastle slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tree Knee Dad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with a body shot.
Newcastle throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Newcastle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Newcastle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Newcastle moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Newcastle.
Newcastle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Newcastle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tree Knee Dad's defenses.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle takes an elbow to the temple.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newcastle's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Newcastle fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newcastle's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newcastle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newcastle is defending well for now.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an uppercut.
Newcastle managing to block the knees to the body from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shot to the side of Newcastle's head.
Newcastle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Newcastle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tree Knee Dad regains guard.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tree Knee Dad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Newcastle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tree Knee Dad content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Newcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newcastle avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle is looking to counter punch.
Newcastle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad catches Newcastle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Newcastle's body.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle lands a jab.
Tree Knee Dad cracks a nice hook into Newcastle's ribs.
Newcastle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A right-left combo lands from Newcastle.

Tree Knee Dad is rocked!

Newcastle rushes Tree Knee Dad and presses him up against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad is still on wobbly legs! Can Newcastle finish him?
Newcastle misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newcastle.
Alton Newcastle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tree Knee Dad working aggressively here.
Newcastle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tree Knee Dad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tree Knee Dad seems to have recovered his senses.
Newcastle blocks the elbow strike.
Tree Knee Dad lands an uppercut.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newcastle misses with a knee to the head.
Newcastle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as Newcastle controls his hands.
Newcastle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newcastle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as Newcastle controls his hands.
Newcastle misses with an elbow over the top.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shot to the side of Newcastle's head.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab and a cross from Newcastle.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick as Newcastle jumps back.
Newcastle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newcastle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Newcastle misses.
Tree Knee Dad works the jab nicely.
Newcastle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch but Newcastle is having none of it.
Newcastle takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Newcastle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad leaves Newcastle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Newcastle.
Jab by Tree Knee Dad.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
It looked like Newcastle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newcastle thuds a left hand into Tree Knee Dad's body.
Newcastle throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Newcastle feinted with a counter takedown.
Newcastle throws a sloppy body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newcastle looks to throw a body kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newcastle.
Newcastle feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Newcastle moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newcastle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Newcastle strikes.
Newcastle checks a leg kick nicely.
Newcastle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newcastle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Newcastle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Tree Knee Dad has Newcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Newcastle scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
I've got Tree Knee Dad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad is the new featherweight champion!
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.