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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 147 p4p, 16 weight class) and Mike McLaughlin (ranked 153 p4p, 18 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. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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148 lbs
16 - 5 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
54 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike McLaughlin!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tree Knee Dad counter with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when McLaughlin was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Tree Knee Dad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Tree Knee Dad's knee but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a vicious 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 moves into range and connects with a jab.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin looks to land a combination. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad feinted with a counter takedown.
McLaughlin throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin lands a jab to Tree Knee Dad's midsection.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLaughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the head.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot that sends Tree Knee Dad's belly button to the back.
McLaughlin lands with a good body shot.
McLaughlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tree Knee Dad rather than just go for the knockout.
McLaughlin scores with a push kick.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tree Knee Dad at a distance.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Tree Knee Dad needs to keep his hands up - McLaughlin had a free shot at his head there.
Tree Knee Dad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLaughlin.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
A cross from Tree Knee Dad lands.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking for a counter takedown but McLaughlin sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McLaughlin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tree Knee Dad scrambles back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLaughlin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd cheers as McLaughlin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tree Knee Dad doesn't seem phased though.
McLaughlin throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
McLaughlin dips to his left and cracks Tree Knee Dad with an uppercut!
McLaughlin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from McLaughlin misses.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
McLaughlin ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
McLaughlin lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLaughlin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tree Knee Dad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Tree Knee Dad's ribs.
Nice jab there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Mike McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin is looking to slow Tree Knee Dad down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLaughlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from McLaughlin misses.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McLaughlin throws a wild body kick that Tree Knee Dad sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right and a left that McLaughlin avoids nicely.
McLaughlin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but McLaughlin moves out of range.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice head shot.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLaughlin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tree Knee Dad on the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from McLaughlin misses.
Some wild striking there from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLaughlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad shoots for a takedown but McLaughlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tree Knee Dad might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tree Knee Dad momentarily.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
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.
McLaughlin fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
A left lands for Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad is defended easily by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLaughlin moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin stuns Tree Knee Dad with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McLaughlin with a jab.
McLaughlin digs a good hook to Tree Knee Dad's body.
McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McLaughlin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on McLaughlin's shoulder, as McLaughlin tries to avoid the shot.
McLaughlin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin thinks about the counter body kick.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the body.
McLaughlin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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 looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McLaughlin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. McLaughlin moves away and avoids it.
McLaughlin misses with a wild body shot.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but McLaughlin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin takes one to the chin there.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McLaughlin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Tree Knee Dad 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.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the pace.
Tree Knee Dad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McLaughlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tree Knee Dad is really struggling to control McLaughlin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tree Knee Dad is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McLaughlin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tree Knee Dad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tree Knee Dad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tree Knee Dad not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaughlin is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McLaughlin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McLaughlin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
McLaughlin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLaughlin is working away from the top position though.
Tree Knee Dad actively working from the bottom here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but McLaughlin has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but McLaughlin keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tree Knee Dad trying to hold on to McLaughlin's head to control him but McLaughlin postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McLaughlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tree Knee Dad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLaughlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tree Knee Dad!
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
I think McLaughlin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!
A less than humble Mike McLaughlin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Venum Tree Knee Dad had this to say: '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.
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