PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by his shirt says "bout to smack the stepchild out you". Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fuujin
vs
Tree Knee Dad

175 cm
29
146 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
37
152 lbs
37 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
Conviction

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuka Fuujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuujin misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuujin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuujin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuujin slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fuujin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fuujin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tree Knee Dad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fuujin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuujin manages to get himself to full guard.

Tree Knee Dad stands and throws Fuujin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tree Knee Dad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fuujin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad grinds an elbow into Fuujin's temple.
Tree Knee Dad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tree Knee Dad working away.
Fuujin tries to buck Tree Knee Dad off but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Fuujin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad landing a few strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad working away.
Tree Knee Dad postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with some ground and pound. Fuujin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fuujin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tree Knee Dad's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura but Fuujin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tree Knee Dad to get the leverage.
Tree Knee Dad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuujin's head.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Fuujin is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuujin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fuujin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad is working away from the top position though.
Fuujin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Tree Knee Dad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fuujin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuujin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tree Knee Dad wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuujin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fuujin tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.

Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Fuujin gets full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad passes Fuujin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad thows a huge punch but Fuujin dodges it nicely.
Fuujin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tree Knee Dad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is nestled in close to Fuujin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tree Knee Dad thows a huge punch but Fuujin dodges it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Fuujin is defending well.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fuujin defends it well.

Tree Knee Dad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fuujin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but Fuujin defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Horrible takedown attempt by Fuujin or perhaps it was just good defense by Tree Knee Dad, which made it look bad.
Fuujin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Fuujin attempts a counter takedown but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well and moves away.
Fuujin tries for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad circles away easily
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Fuujin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tree Knee Dad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fuujin is in Tree Knee Dad's guard.

Tree Knee Dad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tree Knee Dad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fuujin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tree Knee Dad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tree Knee Dad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass to mount but Fuujin is defending the position.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fuujin!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Tree Knee Dad jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fuujin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fuujin and Tree Knee Dad has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin can't do much from the bottom here.

Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuujin sneaks back into half guard.
Fuujin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tree Knee Dad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big elbow that misses.
Tree Knee Dad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tree Knee Dad passes Fuujin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fuujin gets full guard.
Fuujin can't keep his opponent in guard - Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fuujin defends it well.
Fuujin is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Fuujin defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Tree Knee Dad works his way into side control.
Fuujin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a punch from half guard.

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 free his trapped foot but Fuujin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuujin gets full guard.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fuujin shoots in for a double leg but Tree Knee Dad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Fuujin shoots for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fuujin drives through with a takedown into guard.

Fuujin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tree Knee Dad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuujin has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
Fuujin preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tree Knee Dad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuujin advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks back into half guard.
Fuujin trying to mount his opponent but Tree Knee Dad defends it.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to get back to full guard here but Fuujin has managed to pass to side control instead.
A control attempt from Tree Knee Dad but he's now mounted!
Tree Knee Dad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kazuka Fuujin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad tries to hold on but Fuujin pushes him away.
Tree Knee Dad is trying desperately to improve position.
Fuujin avoids the attempt from Tree Knee Dad to control.
Tree Knee Dad is trying desperately to improve position.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin controlling the pace for now.
Tree Knee Dad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuujin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuujin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuujin is keeping the position for now.

Fuujin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tree Knee Dad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuujin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fuujin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tree Knee Dad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tree Knee Dad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tree Knee Dad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fuujin down.
Tree Knee Dad blocks the strikes from Fuujin.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fuujin some visible discomfort.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Well Tree Knee Dad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

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.