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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson comes to the cage accompanied by Back Again. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tree Knee Dad's choice of entrance music: Not Falling by Mudvayne. James Robertson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Venum Tree Knee Dad's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, James Robertson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson wants to slow Tree Knee Dad down by chopping away at his legs.
Robertson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Tree Knee Dad - just one landing.
Robertson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robertson tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
Robertson is looking to counter the offense by Tree Knee Dad and move into the clinch.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Robertson's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tree Knee Dad throws a chopping leg kick but Robertson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Robertson throwing a counter right hand but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Robertson pushes Tree Knee Dad away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robertson scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robertson misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tree Knee Dad keeps the fight on the outside.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson cracks Tree Knee Dad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robertson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild body kick that Robertson sees coming a mile off.
Tree Knee Dad works Robertson's body with a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad wants to slow Robertson down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Robertson misses the target.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Robertson.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a few strikes there.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robertson cracks Tree Knee Dad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robertson defends it well.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson throws the kick towards the body but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Tree Knee Dad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Robertson misses.
A jab from Robertson finds it's way through Tree Knee Dad's defenses.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a double leg but Robertson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Tree Knee Dad dives in and grabs Robertson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes down on Tree Knee Dad's head and hops out.
Tree Knee Dad feints and then cracks Robertson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robertson down.
Tree Knee Dad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass to mount but Robertson is defending the position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
Tree Knee Dad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad trying to mount his opponent but Robertson defends it.
Tree Knee Dad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robertson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to work some ground and pound but Robertson has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Robertson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Tree Knee Dad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Tree Knee Dad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tree Knee Dad is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Robertson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tree Knee Dad to take his back!
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 James Robertson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tree Knee Dad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robertson.
Robertson with a nice cross.
Robertson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it well.
Robertson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tree Knee Dad.
Robertson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robertson slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good hook to Robertson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Robertson is out of range.
Robertson tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
Robertson is looking to chop away at Tree Knee Dad's legs.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Robertson should have avoided that one.
Robertson takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Robertson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robertson on his heels. He'll look to pass Robertson's guard now, I'm sure.
Robertson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson jabs Tree Knee Dad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robertson lands a head shot.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robertson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tree Knee Dad has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robertson.
Tree Knee Dad fails to pull guard.
Tree Knee Dad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robertson walks away with a smile on his face. Tree Knee Dad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping right hand.
Tree Knee Dad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robertsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Robertson throws out a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and Robertson only half commits.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Robertson's shoulder, as Robertson tries to avoid the shot.
Robertson misses with a low kick.
Robertson misses with a low kick.
Robertson throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Robertson misses with a low kick.
Robertson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Robertson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tree Knee Dad circles away quickly and effectively.
Robertson throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robertson throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tree Knee Dad walks into a straight right hand from Robertson.
Robertson throws a push kick but Tree Knee Dad slaps the foot to one side.
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robertson slips under a jab.
Robertson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robertson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad lands a lovely overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Robertson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Robertson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robertson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robertson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad has closed the distance and engaged Robertson in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tree Knee Dad.
Robertson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robertson is defending well.
James Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Robertson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Robertson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tree Knee Dad.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad has his takedown stuffed
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robertson connects with a crisp jab.
Robertson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tree Knee Dad under the eye.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Robertson.
Tree Knee Dad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Robertson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robertson is looking to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad tries to close the distance and clinch but Robertson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Robertson finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robertson, as that shot connected.
Robertson misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robertson.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a takedown. Robertson tries to sprawl out of it but Tree Knee Dad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robertson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertson clobbers Tree Knee Dad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robertson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Robertson's defenses.
Robertson scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Robertson.
Nice defenses there by Robertson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in but Robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robertson needs to keep his hands up - Tree Knee Dad had a free shot at his head there.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tree Knee Dad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robertson enables Tree Knee Dad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robertson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robertson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tree Knee Dad is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Robertson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robertson.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Robertson with a nice body shot.
Robertson stops a takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Robertson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tree Knee Dad tightens his grip and picks Robertson up, before dumping him to the ground. Robertson manages to land in guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robertson holds on and takes a little breather.
Robertson 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 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson is retaining full guard.
Robertson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tree Knee Dad is now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to mount his opponent but Robertson defends it.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control. Robertson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robertson manages to get to full guard.
Robertson seems keen to control Tree Knee Dad's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Robertson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping right hand.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.
Robertson gets caught flat footed, as Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from Robertson's half guard. Robertson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robertson trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
James Robertson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tree Knee Dad has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but instead Robertson has moved into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy.
Robertson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard but Robertson has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad is squirming around, avoiding Robertson's attempts to control the action.
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad gets back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Robertson has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tree Knee Dad.
Robertson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robertson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robertson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robertson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that James Robertson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Robertson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tree Knee Dad's sensitive parts.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch up.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Robertson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
It looked like Robertson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robertson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but Robertson moves out of range easily.
Robertson loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Robertson is looking to chop away at Tree Knee Dad's legs.
Robertson slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robertson 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 scores with a shot to the body.
Robertson jabs at Tree Knee Dad's body.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Robertson throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as Robertson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tree Knee Dad doesn't seem phased though.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab
and Robertson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad dips to his left and cracks Robertson with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A clash of legs there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the low kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick that misses.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Robertson scores with a shot to the body.
Robertson tries to keep at a distance but Tree Knee Dad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robertson walks away with a smile on his face. Tree Knee Dad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robertson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robertson thuds his right hand into Tree Knee Dad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tree Knee Dad motions for Robertson to come forward. Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson darts in and clinches Tree Knee Dad up against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad can't find room to land a body shot as Robertson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Robertson.
Robertson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robertson.
Tree Knee Dad wants a takedown but no success here.
Robertson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pull guard but Robertson holds him up against the cage and eventually Tree Knee Dad drops back down to his feet.
James Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertson's elbow.
A body shot lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a takedown.
Robertson tries to stall but Tree Knee Dad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robertson's elbow.
Robertson tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robertson tries a body shot but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
Robertson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tree Knee Dad is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a takedown attempt but Robertson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robertson throws a chopping leg kick but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Robertson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the body kick
and Robertson counters with a straight right hand.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robertson feints and then cracks Tree Knee Dad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tree Knee Dad down.
James Robertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tree Knee Dad's hands.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Robertson.
Robertson has Tree Knee Dad up against the cage in a clinch.
Tree Knee Dad fails to pull guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to pull guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robertson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Robertson!
James Robertson retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath James Robertson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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