PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 131 p4p, 22 weight class) and Sni Probong (ranked 464 p4p, 47 weight class). Tree Knee Dad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not Falling by Mudvayne. Probong has chosen Bodhi Mandala as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Tree Knee Dad
vs
Probong

170 cm
40
152 lbs
44 - 15 - 0

177 cm
29
162 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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

Bullet Proof System
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 44 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sni Probong!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probong moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Probong misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a solid leg kick but Probong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tree Knee Dad.
Probong throws a chopping leg kick but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Probong misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Probong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Probong throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Probong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Probong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
A little feinted left hand from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Probong scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probong checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Probong misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Probong avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Tree Knee Dad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Probong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong moves out of range of the strikes.
Probong throws a one two combo.

Tree Knee Dad gets a clinch.
Probong avoids the elbow strike from Tree Knee Dad, against the cage.
Probong tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad prevents a body shot from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the head strike.

Tree Knee Dad decides to pull guard.
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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probong trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Probong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Probong is one step ahead there.

Tree Knee Dad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Tree Knee Dad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Probong manages to get himself to full guard.

Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Probong is keeping the position.
Probong seems keen to control Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Probong is keeping the position.
Probong looking to control.
Probong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Probong keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong trying to control the position here.
Probong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Probong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad passes into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Probong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Probong is holding on for now.
Tree Knee Dad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Probong strikes.
Probong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tree Knee Dad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Probong scrambles back to his feet.
Probong connects with a jab.
A left lands for Probong.
A big left from Probong misses.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong tries to counter with a clinch but Tree Knee Dad shakes him off and moves away.
Probong misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Probong staying out of range there.
Probong 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 throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Probong misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Probong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Probong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tree Knee Dad will feel that in the morning.
Probong tries a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Sni Probong seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Probong ducks down to avoid it.
Probong throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Probong misses.
Probong throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Probong. Probong obviously looking to wear him down.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.

Tree Knee Dad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Probong, pushing him back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad can't find room to land a body shot as Probong controls the action.
Probong blocks a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with some punches.
Probong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Probong's elbow.
Probong lands with a light punch inside.
Tree Knee Dad lands an elbow inside.
Probong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Probong lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Probong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow but misses.
Tree Knee Dad presses Probong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Probong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tree Knee Dads head.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to pull guard but Probong has him pressed against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Probong can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
Tree Knee Dad prevents a body shot from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Probong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probong misses with some punches.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a punch to the body.

Probong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Probong checks a leg kick nicely.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Probong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. Probong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Probong throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probong.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot that sends Probong's belly button to the back.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and clinches up with Probong, looking for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad pushes Probong against the cage but Probong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Probong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Probong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Probong is out of range.
Probong is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Probong. Probong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Probong misses with a low kick.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Probong on the side of the head.
Probong throws out a powerful jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Probong ducked under it nicely.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Probong cracks Tree Knee Dad with an open hand slap.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probong. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Probong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Probong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong throws a solid leg kick but Tree Knee Dad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Probong.
Probong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Probong sprawls well. Probong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tree Knee Dad gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Probong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 a looping left.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves forwards but Probong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Probong counters with a left to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but Probong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Probong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sni Probong 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!

Probong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Probong on the side of the head.
Probong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Probong slips under a jab.
Donk. Probong catches Tree Knee Dad right on the button with a cross.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Probong blocks the low kick.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid body kick from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Probong slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
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 Probong counters with a two punch combo.
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
letting Probong counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Probong.
Probong 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 misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch up.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Probong moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Probong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Probong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Probong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Probong throws a nice head kick!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Probong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Probong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Probong scores with a push kick.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probong.
Probong throws a leg kick

and Tree Knee Dad counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Probong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probong tries to bench press Tree Knee Dad off him but Tree Knee Dad keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Probong is working away.
Tree Knee Dad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Probong down.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Probong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Probong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tree Knee Dad manages to get to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position.
Probong looking to pass the guard.
Probong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Probong 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, Probong has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
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.

Tree Knee Dad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Probong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to control but Probong wriggling away.
Probong tries to hold on but Tree Knee Dad pushes him away.
Tree Knee Dad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Probong is looking to escape.
Probong working to try and regain half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to control but Probong wriggling away.
Tree Knee Dad with shots to the head and body - Probong looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Venum Tree Knee Dad did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Probong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tree Knee Dad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Probong looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Probong lands with a straight right. Tree Knee Dad didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Probong blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Probong misses the shot to the body.
Probong lands with a good body shot.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
enabling Probong to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad throws a poor cross that misses
letting Probong counter with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Probong.
A head kick from Probong lands but Tree Knee Dad takes it in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Probong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Probong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Probong misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Probong lands with a right hand.
Probong avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Probong.
A big right from Probong misses.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Probong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probong ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tree Knee Dad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Probong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tree Knee Dad thows a leg kick but Probong checks it
letting Probong counter with a right hand.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Probong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Probong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Probong.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Probong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Probong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probong throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
A shot to the liver by Probong. Beautiful body shot.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Probong slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Probong shakes it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Probong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Probong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Probong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Probong checks it.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Probong counters with a thumping low kick.
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Probong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Probong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Probong misses with a looping right.
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 blocks the body kick.

Tree Knee Dad moves into the clinch successfully.
Probong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tree Knee Dad avoids a wild elbow strike from Probong.
Probong prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong has a couple of punches blocked by Tree Knee Dad.

Tree Knee Dad decides to pull guard.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Probong tries to pass.
Probong won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Probong trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sni Probong dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Probong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Probong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad cracks the inside of Probong's front leg.
Probong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Probong ducks under and follows up with a left that Probong also avoids with ease.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probong.
Probong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Probong catches Tree Knee Dad with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Probong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Probong throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Probong counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the head kick by Probong.
Probong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tree Knee Dad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Probong has time to react.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Probong throws the kick towards the body but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Probong misses with a looping right.
Probong throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Probong lands with an uppercut that bounces Tree Knee Dad off the cage and back into range.
Probong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Probong lands with a nice body punch.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Probong's shoulder, as Probong tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Probong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Probong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
Probong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Probong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tree Knee Dad's head.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Probong blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Tree Knee Dad feints and as Probong raises his hands in defense, Tree Knee Dad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Probong looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Probong keeps moving.
Probong has control of Tree Knee Dad's left arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Probong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Probong being controlled here, momentarily.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Probong looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Probong.
Probong connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probong connects with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Probong throws out a powerful jab.
Probong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Probong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Probong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Probong's head but Probong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Probong! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice hook to Probong's body. Probong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Probong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tree Knee Dad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad retains his lightweight title!
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.