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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira by Deftones. Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
28 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marsden shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tree Knee Dad defends it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marsden is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marsden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marsden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad feints and then cracks Marsden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marsden down.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Marsden blocks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden scores with a takedown into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marsden defends it easily.
Marsden trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Marsden has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.
Tree Knee Dad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marsden preventing the sweep.
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.
Marsden wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad pushes down on Marsden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marsden regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tree Knee Dad has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden's legs - danger averted.
Tree Knee Dad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marsden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tree Knee Dad stands and throws Marsden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Marsden is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tree Knee Dad off and has taken his back!
Tree Knee Dad grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad tries to escape but Marsden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marsden scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tree Knee Dad is looking for a way out.
Tree Knee Dad is taking damage to the body and head.
Tree Knee Dad manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marsden's guard. Nice work there by Tree Knee Dad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Marsden 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marsden.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Marsden shoots for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Tree Knee Dad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marsden doesn't seem phased though.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Marsden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Marsden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marsden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marsden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marsden forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden is keen to just control but Tree Knee Dad is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden trying to mount his opponent but Tree Knee Dad defends it.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control but can't.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsden perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control here.
Marsden is looking to take a break and control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Marsden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marsden is pressing down on Tree Knee Dad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tree Knee Dad is holding on for now.
Tree Knee Dad is holding on to half guard well.
Marsden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tree Knee Dad defending well though.
Marsden is working for a kimura but Tree Knee Dad is defending it quite comfortably.
Marsden trying to control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is defending against the submission attempts here by Marsden.
Tree Knee Dad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Marsden from controlling successfully.
Marsden throws a big right hand that misses.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Marsden tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marsden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tree Knee Dad. That's going to slow Marsden down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a front kick aimed at Marsden's knee but Marsden avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marsden misses with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Marsden.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Marsden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to chop away at Marsden's legs.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marsden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses
and Marsden counters with a two punch combo.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Marsden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marsden. That did some damage!
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but Marsden moves out of range easily.
Tree Knee Dad slaps away a takedown attempt from Marsden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Marsden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Marsden scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad gets tackled into the cage by Marsden. Marsden maintains the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Tree Knee Dad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tree Knee Dad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Tree Knee Dad drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marsden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Marsden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tree Knee Dad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Marsden moved out of range.
Marsden misses with a double jab.
Tree Knee Dad thumps Marsden with a low kick.
Marsden looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Marsden throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Marsden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle but Marsden pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a big elbow that misses.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marsden defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsden pushing down on Tree Knee Dad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad gets full guard.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marsden manages to get himself to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marsden is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad is keen to just control but Marsden is a slippery customer.
Marsden is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marsden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marsden is trying to get back to full guard.
Marsden 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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden looking to break Tree Knee Dad's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tree Knee Dad remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marsden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tree Knee Dad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Marsden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Marsden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marsden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tree Knee Dad gets back to full guard.
Marsden trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marsden.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Marsden throws a right and a left that Tree Knee Dad avoids nicely.
Marsden connects with a body shot.
Marsden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of strikes that have Marsden backpedaling.
Marsden throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Marsden checks it.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Marsden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick as Marsden jumps back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marsden.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marsden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marsden's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marsden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marsden's best efforts.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Marsden has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marsden manages to get himself to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad slips nicely into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marsden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marsden moves into full guard.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is being controlled here.
Tree Knee Dad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the position.
Marsden manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tree Knee Dad's best efforts.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Marsden defends it.
Tree Knee Dad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Marsden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marsden is holding on for now.
Marsden is looking to improve his position.
Marsden moves into full guard.
Marsden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marsden keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Marsden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marsden.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick, looking for Marsden's leg but Marsden calmly moves out of range.
Marsden gets a takedown into half guard.
Marsden trying to control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Marsden stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Marsden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsden preventing the sweep.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a guillotine here but Marsden defends easily.
Marsden looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tree Knee Dad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two 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.
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.
Tree Knee Dad avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tree Knee Dad lands the left hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a chopping leg kick but Marsden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the nose.
Marsden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden goes for a double leg but Tree Knee Dad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tree Knee Dad continues to drive forward.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Tree Knee Dad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marsden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marsden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.
Tree Knee Dad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marsden postures up in Tree Knee Dad's guard and throws a big left but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there.
Marsden trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marsden passes Tree Knee Dad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marsden wants to free his trapped foot but Tree Knee Dad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tree Knee Dad keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Marsden working over Tree Knee Dad with some ground and pound. Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tree Knee Dad won't allow Marsden to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Marsden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marsden 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden retains his lightweight title!
An intense looking Brandon Marsden took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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