PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 88 p4p, 12 weight class) and Teemu Karjalainen (ranked 404 p4p, 47 weight class). Tree Knee Dad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Not Falling by Mudvayne. Karjalainen has chosen Poisonblack - Sun Shines Black as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Tree Knee Dad
vs
Karjalainen

170 cm
39
152 lbs
42 - 14 - 0

171 cm
28
163 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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

Sportivité
Aspire Clothing

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 42 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teemu Karjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karjalainen misses with a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karjalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination that misses

and Karjalainen counters by clinching up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a head punch that misses.

Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karjalainen misses with a wild combination.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Karjalainen's defenses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Karjalainen's defenses.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karjalainen. Karjalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Karjalainen is just out of range.
Karjalainen misses with a straight left.
Karjalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karjalainen momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karjalainen on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad cracks Karjalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Karjalainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Karjalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Karjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karjalainen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karjalainen slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Karjalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tree Knee Dad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Karjalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick

so Tree Knee Dad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Karjalainen is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head. It's preventing any offense from Tree Knee Dad, at least for the moment.
Karjalainen keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Karjalainen trying to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Karjalainen is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Karjalainen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad is desperately trying to improve his position but Karjalainen has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Karjalainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tree Knee Dad is looking to escape.
Karjalainen controlling from mount.
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!

Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen tries to counter by closing the distance.
A clash of legs there as Karjalainen blocks the low kick.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hook to the body.
Karjalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tree Knee Dad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karjalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karjalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tree Knee Dad walks into a left hand.
Tree Knee Dad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karjalainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karjalainen throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Karjalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tree Knee Dad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karjalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Karjalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Tree Knee Dad looking to score a takedown here. Karjalainen is defending well but Tree Knee Dad drives through and ends up in Karjalainen's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 wants to pass the guard but Karjalainen is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karjalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karjalainen struggling a bit here.
Karjalainen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Karjalainen is working away.
Karjalainen regains half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karjalainen keeps working.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Karjalainen defends it.
Karjalainen wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Karjalainen won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karjalainen wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the action here.
Karjalainen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Tree Knee Dad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karjalainen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Karjalainen defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Karjalainen looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Karjalainen.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Karjalainen checks it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karjalainen on the side of the head.
Jab by Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination. Karjalainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Karjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tree Knee Dad throwing a counter right hand but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karjalainen slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a wild body kick that Tree Knee Dad sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Tree Knee Dad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Karjalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tree Knee Dad.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen 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 lands a jab to the nose.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karjalainen has time to react.
Karjalainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tree Knee Dad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tree Knee Dad steps away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Karjalainen ducked under it nicely.
Karjalainen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karjalainen scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tree Knee Dad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tree Knee Dad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Karjalainen with an open hand slap.
Karjalainen motions for Tree Knee Dad to come forward. Karjalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Karjalainen's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Karjalainen throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad backing away here, and Karjalainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.
Karjalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to Karjalainen's midsection.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Karjalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Tree Knee Dad finds it's target.
Karjalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad dips to his left and cracks Karjalainen with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tree Knee Dad or perhaps it was just good defense by Karjalainen, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Karjalainen there.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.
Karjalainen throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the nose.
Karjalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tree Knee Dad circles away quickly and effectively.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice combination. Karjalainen backs away looking to recover.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karjalainen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karjalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
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 shoots in for a double leg but Karjalainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot lands for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Karjalainen should have avoided that one.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
And Karjalainen responds with a good body kick, but Tree Knee Dad manages to step out the way in time.
Tree Knee Dad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
Karjalainen 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 throws a right hand that misses
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Tree Knee Dad.
A leg kick checked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Karjalainen's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Karjalainen's head back.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Karjalainen avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
A nice combination there by Tree Knee Dad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad had his way with Teemu Karjalainen in that round.
That's time! Tree Knee Dad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karjalainen slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the nose.
Karjalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karjalainen misses with a head kick.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tree Knee Dad steps away.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen looks to land a body kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a double leg but Karjalainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karjalainen continues to drive forward.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bum rush Karjalainen with a series of wild strikes but Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tree Knee Dad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karjalainen throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Karjalainen wants to counter the offense by Tree Knee Dad and move into the clinch position.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tree Knee Dad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
Karjalainen takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen wants to counter the offense by Tree Knee Dad and move into the clinch position.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karjalainen in his tracks.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karjalainen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karjalainen's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the head kick by Karjalainen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the head.

Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tree Knee Dad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karjalainen is trying to control Tree Knee Dad's posture but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karjalainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Tree Knee Dad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karjalainen is trying to control Tree Knee Dad's posture but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karjalainen is looking for a sweep.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but Karjalainen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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!
Karjalainen landing strikes.
Tree Knee Dad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Karjalainen is trying to control but can't.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Karjalainen is working away.
Tree Knee Dad blocks the strikes from Karjalainen.
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. Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice short shot to Karjalainen's temple.
Tree Knee Dad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tree Knee Dad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
An out of breath Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.