PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ekaku Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu. Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ekaku Jr
vs
Tree Knee Dad

175 cm
29
165 lbs
24 - 8 - 1

170 cm
38
152 lbs
39 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Venom Combat Sports
Aspire Clothing

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku Jr works the jab nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a double leg but Ekaku Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad feints the counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Ekaku Jr's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt - Ekaku Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku Jr under the eye.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad with a jab.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it well.
Ekaku Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab.

Ekaku Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr with a nice head shot there.
Ekaku Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tree Knee Dad is on top in guard.

Ekaku Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku Jr managing to control the position.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree Knee Dad is one step ahead there.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tree Knee Dad's guard.

Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tree Knee Dad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad is still trying to improve position.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to keep Ekaku Jr in close.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ekaku Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.

Ekaku Jr 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, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ekaku Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand right.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ekaku Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick which misses Tree Knee Dad's front leg but catches the back leg as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ekaku Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tree Knee Dad passes into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekaku Jr defending well though.
Ekaku Jr 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!
Ekaku Jr is hanging on to Tree Knee Dad's back as he tries to escape.
Ekaku Jr throwing damaging strikes from the back! Tree Knee Dad could be in trouble here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is looking to control Tree Knee Dad but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ekaku Jr is landing with strikes from the back.
Ekaku Jr scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ekaku Jr lands punches and elbows.
Tree Knee Dad wants to escape the position.
Ekaku Jr is landing with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to break free.
I would not like to be Tree Knee Dad right now.
A lull in the action here.
Ekaku Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Tree Knee Dad buck him off.
Ekaku Jr is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Tree Knee Dad staying busy and making it hard for Ekaku Jr to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tree Knee Dad tries to escape but Ekaku Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ekaku Jr scores with punches from the back.
Ekaku Jr punches Tree Knee Dad on the ear.
Tree Knee Dad felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to escape but Ekaku Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tree Knee Dad can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Tree Knee Dad manages to turn into his guard.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad working some strikes from top position.
Ekaku Jr is trying to keep Tree Knee Dad in close.
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ekaku Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Ekaku Jr looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot that snaps Ekaku Jr's head back.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku Jr cracks the inside of Tree Knee Dad's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekaku Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tree Knee Dad scrambles back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr shoots and misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr connects with a right hand. Tree Knee Dad shakes it off.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick as Ekaku Jr jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ekaku Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr is in close to Tree Knee Dad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tree Knee Dad is on top in guard.

Tree Knee Dad is fighting to break Ekaku Jr's control of his arms but Ekaku Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku Jr is on top in guard.

Ekaku Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekaku Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr preventing the sweep.
Ekaku Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Tree Knee Dad looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Tree Knee Dad has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku Jr manages to get himself to full guard.

Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Venum Tree Knee Dad just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick from Ekaku Jr misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr dips to his left and cracks Tree Knee Dad with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Ekaku Jr's head back.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ekaku Jr defends well and Tree Knee Dad ends up having to push Ekaku Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku Jr walks into a straight right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Ekaku Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
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.
A big left from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr 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 punishes Ekaku Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws out a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and Ekaku Jr only half commits.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Donk. Ekaku Jr catches Tree Knee Dad right on the button with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand

so Ekaku Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Tree Knee Dad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Tree Knee Dad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but missing.
Ekaku Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand that misses.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad landing with the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.

Tree Knee Dad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ekaku Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tree Knee Dad, into his guard.

Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
A clash of legs there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the low kick.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad dips to his left and cracks Ekaku Jr with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Ekaku Jr digs a good hook to Tree Knee Dad's body.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tree Knee Dad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku Jr can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr misses with a combination
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekaku Jr fails with the takedown.
Ekaku Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range and Ekaku Jr settles back down.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Good shot there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ekaku Jr!
Ekaku Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad with the counter takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Ekaku Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku Jr swings widly with a right hand

and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tree Knee Dad postures up in Ekaku Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but Ekaku Jr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ekaku Jr working the head with strikes.
Ekaku Jr taking a breather here.
Ekaku Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tree Knee Dad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekaku Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ekaku Jr wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well.

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

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
After winning the bout, Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.