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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr (ranked 449 p4p, 52 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 123 p4p, 18 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ekaku Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu. Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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152 lbs
40 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hakuin Ekaku Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekaku Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a double jab.
Ekaku Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tree Knee Dad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekaku Jr needs to keep his hands up - Tree Knee Dad had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Tree Knee Dad catches Ekaku Jr right on the button with a cross.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Ekaku Jr's defenses.
The fighters circling - Ekaku Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Tree Knee Dad lands.
Ekaku Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a takedown into Ekaku Jr's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad is pushing down on Ekaku Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Tree Knee Dad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku Jr controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ekaku Jr holds on to Tree Knee Dad around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Tree Knee Dad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ekaku Jr hang on?
Ekaku Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass Ekaku Jr's guard but actually Ekaku Jr recovers to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass into half guard but Ekaku Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ekaku Jr is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Ekaku Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Tree Knee Dad's brow.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tree Knee Dad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ekaku Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ekaku Jr's best efforts.
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! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ekaku Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ekaku Jr 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.
Ekaku Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ekaku Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tree Knee Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ekaku Jr wants to control the pace but Tree Knee Dad is squirming around nicely.
Ekaku Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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 is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tree Knee Dad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku Jr has wrist control.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad passes Ekaku Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but Tree Knee Dad has passed to side control!
Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura but Ekaku Jr is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad working the head with strikes.
Ekaku Jr gets back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Ekaku Jr defends it.
Ekaku Jr gets full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku Jr blocks nicely.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a couple of short punches.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ekaku Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekaku Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Tree Knee Dad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands the left hand.
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 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in but Ekaku Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a takedown into Ekaku Jr's guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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 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.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head to control his posture.
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Ekaku Jr controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad throws a strike but Ekaku Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr controls Tree Knee Dad momentarily but Tree Knee Dad frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tree Knee Dad manages to get himself to full guard.
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ekaku Jr preventing the sweep.
Ekaku Jr works over Tree Knee Dad with some ground and pound from guard.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tree Knee Dad has momentary wrist control but Ekaku Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ekaku Jr is working Tree Knee Dad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.
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.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Ekaku Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku Jr is looking to chop away at Tree Knee Dad's legs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Ekaku Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad tests Ekaku Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku Jr's hands.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekaku Jr on the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Ekaku Jr - just one landing.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Ekaku Jr's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad sprawls well initially but Ekaku Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Ekaku Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr with a nice head shot there.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tree Knee Dad with a solid left hand.
Ekaku Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekaku Jr distracts Tree Knee Dad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku Jr is one step ahead there.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tree Knee Dad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ekaku Jr connects with a nice short shot to Tree Knee Dad's temple.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Ekaku Jr right on the nose. Ekaku Jr blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tree Knee Dad but Tree Knee Dad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 lands with a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Tree Knee Dad - just one landing.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku Jr's belly button to the back.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Ekaku Jr's front leg with a kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tree Knee Dad momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku Jr 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 Ekaku Jr off but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tree Knee Dad with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Ekaku Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tree Knee Dad looks to move to half guard but instead Ekaku Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr landing punches.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ekaku Jr seems content to control.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ekaku Jr connects with a nice short shot to Tree Knee Dad's temple.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad moves into full guard.
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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 William Peck scores the fight 47:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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.'.
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| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
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