PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Koks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - We right here. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tree Knee Dad's choice of entrance music: Not Falling by Mudvayne. Rafal Koks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Koks
vs
Tree Knee Dad

172 cm
28
155 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

170 cm
36
152 lbs
36 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Hellbent

Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafal Koks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Koks. Those never looked like landing.
Koks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koks misses with a lunging right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Koks checks it.
Koks throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Koks throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Koks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Koks.
Koks misses with a hook

and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koks has control of Tree Knee Dad's left arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage.
Koks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad passes Koks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a punch from half guard.
Koks is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.

Tree Knee Dad is trying to work for a kimura but Koks is defending well.

Tree Knee Dad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koks is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koks won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad is still trying to improve position.
Tree Knee Dad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Koks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tree Knee Dad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koks.
A head punch on the inside from Koks fails to land.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koks after a bit of a struggle.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koks.
Tree Knee Dad tries a body shot but Koks blocks it.
Koks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koks prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koks lands an elbow just above Tree Knee Dad 's eye.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Koks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way round the side to connect with Koks's head.
Tree Knee Dad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Despite the aggression on Tree Knee Dad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tree Knee Dad wants to slow Koks down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been told by Koks's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Koks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Koks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tree Knee Dad can pounce on him.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koks's head backwards.
Koks cracks the inside of Tree Knee Dad's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koks misses the jab.
Koks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Koks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koks throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Koks.
Koks connects with a solid leg kick.
Koks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks misses with the combination.
Koks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
A big right from Koks misses.
Koks moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Koks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Koks moves away and avoids it.
Koks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Koks slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Koks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad 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.

Tree Knee Dad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Tree Knee Dad rushes Koks and presses him up against the cage.
Koks lands a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tree Knee Dads head.
Koks throws a head punch that misses.
Koks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koks managing to block the knees to the body from Tree Knee Dad.

Koks breaks the clinch.
Koks throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Koks avoids it with no problem.
Koks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks lands a really nice looking cross but Tree Knee Dad seems unphased.
Koks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koks on the side of the head.
Koks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of wild punches.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range.
Koks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Koks misses.
Koks slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but Koks avoids it.
Koks with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koks.
Tree Knee Dad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koks can pounce on him.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Koks misses the target.
Koks throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Koks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koks with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
letting Koks counter with a right hand.
Koks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Koks.
Tree Knee Dad cracks a nice hook into Koks's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
A left and a right from Koks both land. Nice combination.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Koks throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Koks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Jab by Koks.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a combination
and Koks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koks misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Koks moved out of range nicely.
Koks scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koks thuds his right hand into Tree Knee Dad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koks with a jab.
Koks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koks throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad stalks Koks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koks's face. Koks staggers backwards, shaken.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koks looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Koks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tree Knee Dad under the eye.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Koks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koks.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Koks misses with a hook

and Tree Knee Dad counters with a single leg into guard. Koks didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Koks keeps moving.
Koks looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koks can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Tree Knee Dad seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Koks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafal Koks dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Koks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Koks throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad dives in and grabs Koks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koks pushes down on Tree Knee Dad's head and hops out.
Koks throws a nice looking combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koks moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Koks avoids it easily.
Koks throws a head kick that misses.
Koks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad clobbers Koks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koks at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tree Knee Dad is able to avoid easily.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a straight right. Koks didn't see that one coming.
Koks is looking to chop away at Tree Knee Dad's legs.
Koks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koks throws a nice looking combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Koks ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Koks misses the target.
Koks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad stuns Koks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koks misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Koks misses.
Koks throws a big shot that misses.
Rafal Koks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tree Knee Dad connects with the punch.
Tree Knee Dad wants to clinch up but Koks keeps it at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Koks.
Koks moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Koks moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koks slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Koks. Those never looked like landing.
Koks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Tree Knee Dad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koks doesn't seem phased though.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koks looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Koks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Koks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range and Koks settles back down.
Koks missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Koks's ribcage but misses.
Koks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Koks shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koks looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Koks.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Koks avoids the punch easily.
Koks swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Koks.
Koks works over Tree Knee Dad's head and body with a nice combination.
Koks clobbers Tree Knee Dad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koks in his tracks.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tree Knee Dad. That did some damage!
Koks takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Koks avoids it with no problem.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Koks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad with the counter takedown but Koks avoids it easily.
Koks throws a chopping leg kick but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koks thows a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Koks walks into a jab.
Koks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koks's head.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the head kick by Koks.
It seemed like Tree Knee Dad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Koks misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tree Knee Dad thumps Koks with a low kick.
Donk. Koks catches Tree Knee Dad right on the button with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Koks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Koks.
Good leg kick by Tree Knee Dad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tree Knee Dad has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

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.