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Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   Dec 25, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chrys Kyle (ranked 4352 p4p, 434 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 822 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




171 cm
34 yrs
159 lbs



170 cm
48 yrs
152 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Chrys Kyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Kyle rushes Tree Knee Dad and presses him up against the cage.

Tree Knee Dad successfully pulls guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep here but Kyle controlling him for the moment.
Tree Knee Dad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad controls Kyle momentarily but Kyle frees himself.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle but Kyle pushes his legs off easily.
Kyle won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control the position but Kyle says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kyle is thwarting Tree Knee Dad's attempts to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad is trying is best to control the position here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but Kyle is controlling well.

Tree Knee Dad actively working from the bottom here.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to control Kyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tree Knee Dad avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Kyle wants to free his trapped foot but Tree Knee Dad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kyle is thwarting Tree Knee Dad's attempts to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle not doing much here.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Kyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle here but Kyle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyle (3) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kyle content to control rather than advance.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Kyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Kyle keeps him under control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Kyle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyle is one step ahead there.

Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kyle passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyle content to control rather than advance.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Kyle has control of the leg.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad is controlling Kyle's posture.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Kyle wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.

Tree Knee Dad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kyle has picked Tree Knee Dad up and slammed him! Tree Knee Dad can't keep hold of the triangle and Kyle manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyle (6) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad
Kyle wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping him busy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to reverse the position.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to work for a sweep but Kyle has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kyle (8) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad is looking to get to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to reverse the position but instead Kyle has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Kyle (11) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad
Kyle is hanging on to Tree Knee Dad's back as he tries to escape.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Good control from Kyle.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Tree Knee Dad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kyle slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kyle wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Kyle keeps control of the position as Tree Knee Dad tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kyle is not going to allow Tree Knee Dad to sit and survive in this position.
Kyle has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tree Knee Dad's body.
Tree Knee Dad tries to escape the position.
Tree Knee Dad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Kyle has control of the leg.
Kyle controlling the pace.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Kyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Kyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Kyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kyle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tree Knee Dad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to control Kyle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tree Knee Dad avoid being mounted?
Tree Knee Dad tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kyle has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kyle (14) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad is looking to get to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to hold on but Kyle postures up.
Tree Knee Dad working to try and regain half guard.
Kyle controlling the pace for now.
Tree Knee Dad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad is still trying to improve position.
Kyle avoids the attempt from Tree Knee Dad to control.
Tree Knee Dad is squirming around, avoiding Kyle's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tree Knee Dad is trying to escape the mount but Kyle keeps good control and instead manages to take Tree Knee Dad's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kyle (17) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle takes the fight on points by 17 to 0.
Chrys Kyle is the new featherweight champion!
Chrys Kyle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Venum Tree Knee Dad stepped up to the mic, saying '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Dec 24, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nusrat Baigan (ranked 2970 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 823 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!




160 cm
31 yrs
147 lbs



170 cm
48 yrs
152 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nusrat Baigan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Tree Knee Dad tries to keep at a distance but Baigan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baigan fails to pull guard.
Baigan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is defending well.

Baigan gets control of Tree Knee Dad's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baigan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tree Knee Dad pushes down on Baigan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baigan is staying active underneath Tree Knee Dad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tree Knee Dad stalling away here and it's allowed Baigan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tree Knee Dad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baigan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baigan keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Baigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baigan is controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Baigan is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Baigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad is fighting to break Baigan's control of his arms but Baigan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baigan is keeping the position for now.
Baigan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baigan is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Baigan (0) vs (3) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Baigan (0) vs (5) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad fails to take his opponent's back.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Baigan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control but Baigan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to take his opponent's back.
Baigan tries to hold on but Tree Knee Dad pushes him away.
Tree Knee Dad has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Baigan is controlling an arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control but Baigan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baigan tries to reverse the position but Tree Knee Dad maintains control.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Baigan is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Baigan is trying to escape the mount but Tree Knee Dad keeps good control and instead manages to take Baigan's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Baigan (0) vs (8) Tree Knee Dad

Baigan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tree Knee Dad's arms.
Tree Knee Dad controlling well, preventing Baigan from escaping the position.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to control Baigan but Baigan is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Tree Knee Dad has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Baigan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Baigan trying to control the hands but Tree Knee Dad breaks the grip.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Tree Knee Dad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Baigan fending off the submission attempt from Tree Knee Dad.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for the choke from the back position but Baigan is controlling his hands well.

Tree Knee Dad has got his arm under Baigan's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Baigan has spun round into Tree Knee Dad's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baigan (2) vs (8) Tree Knee Dad
Baigan controlling from the top position.
Baigan won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad controls Baigan momentarily but Baigan frees himself.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baigan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baigan (2) vs (10) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass into half guard but Baigan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baigan is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baigan (4) vs (10) Tree Knee Dad
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.
Baigan is stalling in the full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the position.
Baigan content to stall in guard here.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Tree Knee Dad working for a triangle but Baigan defends it easily.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baigan (4) vs (12) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Baigan is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Baigan keeps moving.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Baigan is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Baigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baigan pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to his closed guard and prevents Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage or advancing position.
Baigan continues to stall.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Baigan is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Baigan is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad passes into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to stall here but Baigan recovers full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Baigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sit in guard and control but Baigan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baigan (6) vs (12) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Baigan is now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to get back to full guard here but Baigan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baigan (9) vs (12) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baigan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad regains full guard. Nicely done.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle here but Baigan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baigan (12) vs (12) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad is trying to escape the position but Baigan is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tree Knee Dad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baigan (12) vs (14) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Baigan is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tree Knee Dad wins on points by 14 to 12.
As Venum Tree Knee Dad got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: FUCK!!! I will win all of it!! TWGC belt!!!'.

 

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 23, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 825 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Flanagan (ranked 3314 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad's entrance music is Not Falling by Mudvayne. A fine choice. Flanagan has chosen The Wizard as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




170 cm
48 yrs
152 lbs



171 cm
39 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Venum Tree Knee Dad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Walter Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flanagan to the mat! Flanagan manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tree Knee Dad (2) vs (0) Flanagan
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Flanagan is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tree Knee Dad passes Flanagan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control. Flanagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Tree Knee Dad is trying to work for a kimura but Flanagan is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Flanagan is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flanagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Flanagan is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Flanagan is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Flanagan is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura here.
Flanagan is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad is stalling here. Flanagan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tree Knee Dad seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Flanagan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tree Knee Dad (2) vs (4) Flanagan
Tree Knee Dad is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flanagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flanagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tree Knee Dad (4) vs (4) Flanagan

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Flanagan keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tree Knee Dad (7) vs (4) Flanagan
Flanagan is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Flanagan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Flanagan is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Tree Knee Dad wants to work for an arm triangle but Flanagan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan is staying active underneath Tree Knee Dad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tree Knee Dad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Flanagan is working away.
Flanagan is trying to get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tree Knee Dad stalling away here and it's allowed Flanagan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Flanagan keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tree Knee Dad (10) vs (4) Flanagan
Flanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tree Knee Dad has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Flanagan!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tree Knee Dad (12) vs (4) Flanagan
Tree Knee Dad content just to control the position here.

Tree Knee Dad is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Flanagan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Flanagan!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tree Knee Dad (12) vs (6) Flanagan
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.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tree Knee Dad (14) vs (6) Flanagan

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tree Knee Dad seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Flanagan for as long as he can get away with.
Flanagan trying to control here.
Tree Knee Dad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flanagan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tree Knee Dad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Flanagan is having none of it.

Tree Knee Dad is working for a submission of some sort.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flanagan keeps working.
Tree Knee Dad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Flanagan is working away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan is trying is best to control the position here.
Flanagan gets back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad passes Flanagan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan moves into full guard.
Flanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Flanagan, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Flanagan is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Flanagan keeps moving.
Flanagan keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Flanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is keen to just control but Flanagan is a slippery customer.
Well, if Tree Knee Dad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tree Knee Dad is just content to waste time from the top position. Flanagan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tree Knee Dad (14) vs (8) Flanagan
Tree Knee Dad looking to control.
Flanagan won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Flanagan is now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flanagan controls the pace.
Flanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tree Knee Dad takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
As Venum Tree Knee Dad got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: FUCK!!! I will win all of it!! TWGC belt!!!'.

 

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arnie Thompsin (ranked 4259 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 795 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Venum Tree Knee Dad enters the cage!




175 cm
25 yrs
150 lbs



170 cm
48 yrs
152 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arnie Thompsin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thompsin fails with a takedown attempt.

Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tree Knee Dad lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thompsin (0) vs (2) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tree Knee Dad pushing down on Thompsin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Thompsin is defending against the submission attempts here by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Thompsin is having none of it.
Thompsin is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompsin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Thompsin actively working from the bottom here.
Tree Knee Dad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompsin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tree Knee Dad has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thompsin defend it? Tree Knee Dad steps over the head and cranks it - Thompsin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tree Knee Dad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad took some time post fight to say the following; 'FUCK!!! I will win all of it!! TWGC belt!!!'.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Oct 27, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Harry Baals (ranked 2813 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 748 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Venum Tree Knee Dad told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!




185 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs



170 cm
48 yrs
152 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Harry Baals! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Baals shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tree Knee Dad is trying to defend but Baals finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baals (2) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tree Knee Dad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Baals passes easily into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baals won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to keep Baals in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to hold Baals in close to prevent damage but Baals has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Baals passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (5) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Baals really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Baals passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Baals (8) vs (0) Tree Knee Dad

Tree Knee Dad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baals's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Baals! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Tree Knee Dad has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Baals!
A very excited looking Harry Baals made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Venum Tree Knee Dad had this to say: '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 26, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luka Perovic (ranked 3372 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 739 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Falling by Mudvayne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!




170 cm
22 yrs
150 lbs



170 cm
48 yrs
152 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Luka Perovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Perovic gets caught napping as Tree Knee Dad dives in and scores a takedown. Perovic manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perovic (0) vs (2) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Perovic has his hands on Tree Knee Dad's head, controlling the position.
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Perovic is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Perovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Perovic pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Perovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Perovic is retaining full guard.
Perovic is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Perovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perovic pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Perovic controls Tree Knee Dad momentarily but Tree Knee Dad frees himself.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Perovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perovic has control of Tree Knee Dad's left arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perovic pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Perovic controls Tree Knee Dad momentarily but Tree Knee Dad frees himself.
Tree Knee Dad's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perovic controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Perovic trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Perovic pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Perovic controls Tree Knee Dad momentarily but Tree Knee Dad frees himself.
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perovic looking to control.
Perovic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tree Knee Dad is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tree Knee Dad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perovic is keeping the position for now.
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.
Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Perovic trying to control the position here.
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Perovic trying to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Perovic has control of Tree Knee Dad's left arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Perovic is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Perovic is working from the bottom.
Perovic is trying to keep Tree Knee Dad in close.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Perovic is retaining full guard.
Perovic working a defensive guard but Tree Knee Dad manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perovic (0) vs (5) Tree Knee Dad

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Perovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Tree Knee Dad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Perovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Perovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Perovic is trying to control but can't.
Perovic wants to get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is controlling the pace.
Perovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if Tree Knee Dad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Perovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Perovic 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!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Perovic (4) vs (5) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad rolls, trying to escape but Perovic keeps control of the position.
Perovic trying to control.
Tree Knee Dad turns into Perovic and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perovic (4) vs (7) Tree Knee Dad

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Perovic trying to control the position.
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perovic is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad stands and throws Perovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Perovic (4) vs (10) Tree Knee Dad
Perovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tree Knee Dad's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perovic keeps working.
Perovic tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Perovic is working from the bottom.
Perovic wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Perovic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Perovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Perovic is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
Perovic is controlling Tree Knee Dad's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tree Knee Dad is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Perovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad prevents Perovic from improving his position.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Perovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tree Knee Dad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Perovic wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Perovic is keeping him busy.
Perovic wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad slows the pace down in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to stall here but Perovic recovers full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Perovic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tree Knee Dad has passed into half guard!
Perovic tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Perovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perovic is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from Perovic's half guard. Perovic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Perovic is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head. It's preventing any offense from Tree Knee Dad, at least for the moment.
Tree Knee Dad has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Perovic controls Tree Knee Dad momentarily but Tree Knee Dad frees himself.
Perovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Perovic is doing well to control the position and prevent Tree Knee Dad from advancing to side control.
Perovic trying to control but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Perovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Perovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Perovic is keeping the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.

Perovic has his foot on Tree Knee Dad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tree Knee Dad works his way back into a safe position though.
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Perovic has Tree Knee Dad pulled in close to control his posture.
Perovic keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Perovic has Tree Knee Dad pulled in close to control his posture.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.
Perovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perovic is controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Perovic controls Tree Knee Dad momentarily but Tree Knee Dad frees himself.
Tree Knee Dad pushes down on Perovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perovic trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tree Knee Dad wins on points by 10 to 4.
Venum Tree Knee Dad took some time post fight to say the following; 'FUCK!!! I will win all of it!! TWGC belt!!!'.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Oct 18, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 2064 p4p, 115 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 725 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough. Tree Knee Dad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Falling by Mudvayne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




172 cm
24 yrs
146 lbs



170 cm
48 yrs
152 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tree Knee Dad is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Tree Knee Dad

Brown looking for a guillotine here but Tree Knee Dad defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (4) Tree Knee Dad
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to hit a switch here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tree Knee Dad there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Tree Knee Dad

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (10) vs (4) Tree Knee Dad

Brown looking for the choke but no joy.

Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Brown is not going to allow Tree Knee Dad to sit and survive in this position.
Tree Knee Dad breaks Brown 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (6) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad controls from within his opponent's guard.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brotherhood MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Tree Knee Dad pushes his legs off easily.
Brown wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.

Tree Knee Dad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown 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 Brown 's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Tree Knee Dad maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Brown could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tree Knee Dad has cracked it and Brown is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tree Knee Dad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
As Venum Tree Knee Dad got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: FUCK!!! I will win all of it!! TWGC belt!!!'.

 

Event: TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Oct 17, 2019

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 730 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Horse (ranked 5786 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad comes to the cage accompanied by Not Falling by Mudvayne. Venum Tree Knee Dad is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.




170 cm
48 yrs
152 lbs



175 cm
17 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Venum Tree Knee Dad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Tree Knee Dad gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tree Knee Dad (2) vs (0) Horse
Horse is trying to control but can't.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass to mount but Horse is defending the position.
Tree Knee Dad slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tree Knee Dad (5) vs (0) Horse
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Horse is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse is desperately trying to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad has a good base and remains in mount.
Tree Knee Dad has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Tree Knee Dad wants to finish this one by submission but Horse is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tree Knee Dad.
Horse is controlling an arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad tries to control but Horse wriggling away.
Horse sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Horse is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to mount his opponent but Horse defends it.
Tree Knee Dad content to control rather than advance.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horse keeps working.

Tree Knee Dad seems to be working for a kimura but Horse defends the submission attempt.
Tree Knee Dad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control. Horse wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to stall here but Horse recovers full guard.
Tree Knee Dad controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horse is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Horse.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horse trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Horse is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horse pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad stands and throws Horse's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tree Knee Dad (8) vs (0) Horse
Horse tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tree Knee Dad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Horse is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Horse is being controlled here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Horse tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tree Knee Dad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Horse manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad pushes down on Horse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Tree Knee Dad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Tree Knee Dad seems to be looking for submissions.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Horse tries to roll over but Tree Knee Dad keeps him under control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Horse is defending well.

Tree Knee Dad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Horse is working away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Horse is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad prevents Horse from improving his position.
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Horse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Horse is holding on for now.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Horse is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Horse defends it.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Horse is working away.
Tree Knee Dad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but Horse defending well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad stalling.
Horse won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Horse is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Horse wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Horse is having none of it.
Horse wants to get back to full guard.
Horse is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Horse trying to control from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad stalling.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to stall here but Horse recovers full guard.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Horse wants to sweep but no luck.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.

Horse is looking for a triangle but Tree Knee Dad pushes his legs off easily.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horse is keeping the position for now.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Horse keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horse is keeping the position for now.

Horse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Horse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad forces his way into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Horse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Horse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Horse won't allow it.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Horse is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horse manages to get to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Horse is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tree Knee Dad takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Post fight, an emotional Venum Tree Knee Dad said 'FUCK!!! I will win all of it!! TWGC belt!!!'.

 

Event: PFC 93 Slurper vs Tetsuo     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Laine defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the head.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Tree Knee Dad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Laine.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tree Knee Dad.
Laine lands an overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Tree Knee Dad seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Laine.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Laine wants to slow Tree Knee Dad down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Laine avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Tree Knee Dad's belly button to the back.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Tree Knee Dad's torso.
Laine throws a nice looking combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Laine.
A combination from Laine does no damage.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Laine missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Laine.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad with the counter takedown but Laine avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine wants to slow Tree Knee Dad down by chopping away at his legs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Laine misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shoot takedown. Laine fights it but they end up in guard.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad is still trying to improve position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving.
Laine wants to stand and escape but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom.
Laine is looking to stand up but Tree Knee Dad isn't so interested in that idea.
Laine managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laine is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Laine. Beautiful body shot.
Laine connects with a body shot that sends Tree Knee Dad's belly button to the back.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Tree Knee Dad off balance momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine cracks the inside of Tree Knee Dad's front leg.
Laine throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Laine takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad dodges the punch combination from Laine.
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 Muuka Laine will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laine moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Laine pushes Tree Knee Dad away with a front kick.
Tree Knee Dad drops his hands momentarily and Laine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Laine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laine moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Laine.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tree Knee Dad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target.
Laine lunges at Tree Knee Dad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tree Knee Dad's hand.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine misses with a hook to the body
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a good jab.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Laine.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine misses the shot to the body.
Laine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
It looked like Laine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Tree Knee Dad's knee but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine jabs Tree Knee Dad right on the nose. Tree Knee Dad blinks but takes it well.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tree Knee Dad's calf.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Laine scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laine throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Laine.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Laine misses with a jab to the body
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.#T3#
Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine staying out of range there.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tree Knee Dad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laine throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laine 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 jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laine.
Laine misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Laine tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's front leg with a kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Laine 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 throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tree Knee Dad.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Laine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
It looked like Laine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine misses the body punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine walks into a jab.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Laine. No joy for Tree Knee Dad on that attempt.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
It looked like Laine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laine throws a push kick but Tree Knee Dad slaps the foot to one side.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tree Knee Dad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Laine lands with a kick to the temple. Tree Knee Dad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Laine throws a push kick but Tree Knee Dad slaps the foot to one side.
Laine throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Laine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Laine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a takedown but Laine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tree Knee Dad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a two punch combination.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Laine connects with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Laine tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's front leg with a kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
That kick from Laine tenderised Tree Knee Dad's leg. Tree Knee Dad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Laine.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a shot to the body.
Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tree Knee Dad. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Laine.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laine.
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Laine is looking to slow Tree Knee Dad down with leg kicks.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laine!
Laine avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
A big right from Laine misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Laine scores with a nice right hand.
Laine tests Tree Knee Dad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laine defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Laine throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and Tree Knee Dad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laine lands a high kick!
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tree Knee Dad if he has to take too many more of those.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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!
Laine throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laine throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swinging wildly here.
Laine lands with a good body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine scores with a push kick.
Tree Knee Dad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
Laine misses with a series of wild punches.

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 Muuka Laine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!

Muuka Laine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Venum Tree Knee Dad was interviewed post fight and said '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: PFC 88 Fitzpatrick vs Rock     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
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!#T2#
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.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but McLaughlin keeps him under control.#T4#
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. #REF3#
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: '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: PFC 84 Ortega vs Rock     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad works Jackal's body with a nice hook.
Jackal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses
and Jackal counters with a low kick, right behind Tree Knee Dad 's knee.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a few strikes there.
Jackal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a few strikes there.
Jackal throws a right hand that Tree Knee Dad ducks under and follows up with a left that Tree Knee Dad also avoids with ease.
Jackal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackal throws a right and a left that Tree Knee Dad avoids nicely.
Jackal misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackal.
Nice body punch from Jackal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Tree Knee Dad tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Jackal ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Jackal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tree Knee Dad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Jackal slips the punch.#T1#
Jackal scores with a nice body kick.
Tree Knee Dad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackal.#TD2#
Jackal gets caught flat footed, as Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jackal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tree Knee Dad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tree Knee Dad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jackal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sit in guard and control but Jackal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jackal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the position but Jackal postures up. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackal is thwarting Tree Knee Dad's attempts to control the position.
Jackal prevents Tree Knee Dad from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad gets full guard.
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.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle here but Jackal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Jackal controlling the position from side mount.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jackal is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jackal with shots to the head and body - Tree Knee Dad looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tree Knee Dad has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tree Knee Dad tries to hold on but Jackal pushes him away.
Tree Knee Dad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tree Knee Dad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Jackal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tree Knee Dad trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jackal manages to pass to mount!
Tree Knee Dad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jackal looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackal, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackal is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jackal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Jackal keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Jackal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackal is fending him off so far but Tree Knee Dad persists. Nope, Jackal circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Jackal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tree Knee Dad to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Jackal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tree Knee Dad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tree Knee Dad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tree Knee Dad slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Jackal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackal is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Jackal tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control. Jackal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackal.#SUB#
Jackal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Jackal working for a triangle but Tree Knee Dad defends it easily.
Jackal is trying to keep Tree Knee Dad in close.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Jackal is working from the bottom.
Jackal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackal connects with a couple of short punches.
Jacky Jackal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jackal is defending well. Tree Knee Dad quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jackal has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tree Knee Dad celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
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.

 

Event: PFC 80 Alzheimer vs Dad     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Alzheimer slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzheimer throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Alzheimer saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alzheimer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alzheimer throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Alzheimer tries a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Alzheimer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Alzheimer's head but Alzheimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tree Knee Dad. #ES#
Alzheimer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
A leg kick checked by Tree Knee Dad.
Alzheimer takes one to the chin there.
Alzheimer sizes up Tree Knee Dad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a low kick nicely.
Alzheimer 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.
Alzheimer misses the jab.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.#CL#
Alzheimer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tree Knee Dad, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad gets control of Alzheimer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tree Knee Dad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alzheimer drops back looking for a leg! Tree Knee Dad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tree Knee Dad manages to kick Alzheimer off! Alzheimer jumps back into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control.
Alzheimer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control but Alzheimer passes into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Alzheimer from controlling successfully. #T2#
Alzheimer is really struggling to control Tree Knee Dad but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep here but Alzheimer controlling him for the moment.
Alzheimer wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Alzheimer passes Tree Knee Dad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alzheimer is looking to stall here but Tree Knee Dad recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alzheimer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tree Knee Dad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tree Knee Dad has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Alzheimer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Alzheimer keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Tree Knee Dad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alzheimer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree Knee Dad is one step ahead there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alzheimer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tree Knee Dad gets full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position.
Alzheimer won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Alzheimer passes Tree Knee Dad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Alzheimer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Alzheimer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tree Knee Dad is just riding it out for now. Alzheimer eventually gives up the hold.
Alzheimer trying to control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alzheimer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alzheimer throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alzheimer as he jumps to the side.
Alzheimer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tree Knee Dad walks into a stiff left hand from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tree Knee Dad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alzheimer swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alzheimer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tree Knee Dad thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alzheimer is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Alzheimer tries to hold on but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Alzheimer manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Alzheimer tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alzheimer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tree Knee Dad prevents Alzheimer from improving his position.
Friedrich Alzheimer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tree Knee Dad uses his free foot to push down on Alzheimer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alzheimer.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the attempt from Alzheimer to control.#T2#
Alzheimer manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alzheimer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alzheimer defends it well.
Alzheimer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alzheimer keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Alzheimer has Tree Knee Dad pulled in close to control his posture.
Alzheimer keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad pushing down on Alzheimer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alzheimer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alzheimer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alzheimer is one step ahead there.
Alzheimer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad is pulling down on Alzheimer's head to control his posture.
Alzheimer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tree Knee Dad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alzheimer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control.
Alzheimer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tree Knee Dad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to keep Alzheimer in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alzheimer throwing strikes from guard but Tree Knee Dad blocks nicely.
Alzheimer 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.

A close second round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Alzheimer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Alzheimer tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alzheimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Alzheimer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alzheimer dodges the punch combination from Tree Knee Dad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but Alzheimer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alzheimer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
A big left from Alzheimer misses.
Friedrich Alzheimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Alzheimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Alzheimer lands a nice looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild combination.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Alzheimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzheimer slips under a jab.
Alzheimer misses with a hook
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Alzheimer loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
Alzheimer throwing a counter right hand but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Alzheimer slips the punch.
A nice combination there by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alzheimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
A slow jab from Alzheimer misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzheimer.
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Alzheimer loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer 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.
Alzheimer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alzheimer tries a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the leg kick.
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. Tree Knee Dad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alzheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzheimer tries to clinch there but Tree Knee Dad circles away.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Alzheimer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Alzheimer misses with a hook.
Alzheimer swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Alzheimer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Alzheimer swings widly with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Alzheimer misses.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alzheimer scores with a leg kick.
Alzheimer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick that knocks Tree Knee Dad off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Alzheimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzheimer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alzheimer lands a slapping body shot.
Alzheimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Alzheimer misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Alzheimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Alzheimer 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 with a nice cross.
Alzheimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Alzheimer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alzheimer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alzheimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alzheimer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzheimer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Alzheimer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzheimer.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Alzheimer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Friedrich Alzheimer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Alzheimer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alzheimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Nice shot by Alzheimer.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzheimer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alzheimer controlling the position well.
Alzheimer is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad uses his free foot to push down on Alzheimer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Alzheimer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tree Knee Dad is controlling the pace.
Alzheimer tries to roll over but Tree Knee Dad keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Alzheimer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alzheimer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alzheimer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is working for a kimura but Alzheimer is defending it quite comfortably.
Alzheimer is trying to maintain the position but Tree Knee Dad is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Alzheimer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alzheimer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad is working away from the top position though.
Alzheimer is concentrating on defense, preventing Tree Knee Dad from advancing position.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tree Knee Dad prevents Alzheimer from improving his position.
Tree Knee Dad working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alzheimer's thigh. Alzheimer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Alzheimer is looking for a triangle but Tree Knee Dad pushes his legs off easily.
Alzheimer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alzheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tree Knee Dad's sensitive parts.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alzheimer misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Alzheimer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tree Knee Dad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alzheimer to score with a decent uppercut.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alzheimer slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Alzheimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzheimer.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tree Knee Dad ducks right into an uppercut from Alzheimer.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Alzheimer slips the punch.
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzheimer throws out the jab.
Alzheimer connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Alzheimer tries to sprawl but Tree Knee Dad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Alzheimer won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Alzheimer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alzheimer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alzheimer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alzheimer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alzheimer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alzheimer trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Alzheimer tries to pass. #T2#
Alzheimer passes Tree Knee Dad's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is defending against the submission attempts here by Alzheimer.
Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but Alzheimer is controlling well.
Tree Knee Dad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad pulls Alzheimer in close to prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alzheimer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Alzheimer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Alzheimer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tree Knee Dad defends it well.
Alzheimer is thwarting Tree Knee Dad's attempts to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alzheimer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Alzheimer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
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 persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alzheimer 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 wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
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.
Alzheimer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Alzheimer's defenses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Alzheimer avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.

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 Friedrich Alzheimer.
I think Alzheimer 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!

A victorious Friedrich Alzheimer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Venum Tree Knee Dad had this to say: '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: PFC75 Yamaguchi vs Fitzpatrick     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the body kick.
Tree Knee Dad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brixton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brixton at a distance.
No joy there for Tree Knee Dad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brixton defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton clobbers Tree Knee Dad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Brixton with a good jab.
Brixton misses with a hook.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a decent looking hook.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Brixton.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Brixton avoids the punch easily.
Brixton is trying to counter with his kicks.
Brixton fakes the leg kick and cracks Tree Knee Dad in the body.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brixton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Brixton's head but Brixton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brixton thumps Tree Knee Dad with a low kick.
Brixton moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.#T1#
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Brixton avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Brixton lands a glancing blow to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Brixton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throwing a counter right hand but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Brixton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brixton scores with a jab. Tree Knee Dad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brixton blocks a jab.
Danny Brixton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Tree Knee Dad does no damage.
Brixton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Brixton saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Brixton missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tree Knee Dad has time to react.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brixton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brixton.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Brixton ducks under and follows up with a left that Brixton also avoids with ease.
Brixton cracks Tree Knee Dad with a good jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brixton, right into the meat.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brixton trying to control here.
Brixton wants to get back to his feet.
Brixton is looking to improve his position.
Brixton is trying to maintain the position but Tree Knee Dad is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Brixton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brixton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tree Knee Dad escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tree Knee Dad!
Brixton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tree Knee Dad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brixton is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Brixton is trying to improve his position.
Brixton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brixton is looking to regain half guard here but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad advances to full mount. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tree Knee Dad tries to control but Brixton wriggling away.
Brixton wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take Brixton's back but he can't do it this time.
Brixton gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A lazy left from Tree Knee Dad finds it's target.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Brixton does it's job there.
Brixton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
Brixton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Brixton throws a fast counter high kick but Tree Knee Dad manages to duck under it in time.
Brixton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brixton moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Brixton moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brixton blocks a jab.
Brixton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Brixton.
Tree Knee Dad with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice combination. Brixton backs away looking to recover.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brixton moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Brixton throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Brixton scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Brixton lands a front kick.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
Brixton takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brixton can do to turn this around?
Tree Knee Dad tries to bum rush Brixton with a series of wild strikes but Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Brixton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tree Knee Dad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brixton misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Brixton.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Brixton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brixton misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Brixton moves away and avoids it.
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!
Brixton misses with a body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brixton. Brixton obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Brixton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brixton misses the body punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Brixton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Tree Knee Dad does no damage.
Brixton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Brixton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Brixton moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Brixton throws a poor cross that misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brixton.
Brixton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brixton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brixton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brixton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Brixton is predictable there
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brixton swivels and escapes.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.
Tree Knee Dad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brixton misses with a straight 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!
Brixton misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Brixton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Brixton avoids it well.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tree Knee Dad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brixton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brixton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brixton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brixton.
Brixton blocks a jab.
Brixton lands a really nice looking cross but Tree Knee Dad seems unphased.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Brixton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brixton looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Brixton avoids it easily.
Brixton scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton blocks a jab.
Brixton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Brixton.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
That's time! Tree Knee Dad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brixton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brixton misses with an uppercut.
Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Brixton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Brixton misses with the combination.
Brixton throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Tree Knee Dad lands.
Brixton lands a right hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad catches Brixton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Brixton avoids them all with ease.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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? #T1#
Brixton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tree Knee Dad doesn't seem bothered though.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Brixton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brixton throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Brixton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brixton scoring well with a low kick there.
Tree Knee Dad takes one to the chin there.
Brixton throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Brixton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Brixton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad looking to score a takedown here. Brixton is defending well but Tree Knee Dad drives through and ends up in Brixton's guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Brixton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tree Knee Dad defends it easily.
Danny Brixton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brixton keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Brixton is retaining full guard.
Brixton is trying to keep Tree Knee Dad in close.
Tree Knee Dad passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad swings around for an armbar but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to keep a closed guard but Brixton is proving a slippery customer.
Brixton is fighting to break Tree Knee Dad's control of his arms but Tree Knee Dad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brixton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad managing to control the position. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brixton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brixton is stalling in the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brixton tries to free his leg and advance position but Tree Knee Dad is retaining full guard.
Brixton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Brixton from controlling successfully.
Brixton preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Brixton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tree Knee Dad pulls Brixton in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brixton throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Brixton dips to his left and cracks Tree Knee Dad with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Brixton moved out of range nicely.
Brixton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tree Knee Dad 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

Our winner, Venum Tree Knee Dad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Danny Brixton had this to say: 'I've noticed in the last few years that this weight-cut is getting harder and harder, and I'm tired of it. A move back to Lightweight is next I believe'.

 

Event: DUEL#186 Vee Vs Laiho     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai misses with a hook to the body
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Zhai ducked under it nicely.
Zhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhai connects with a solid leg kick.
Zhai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tree Knee Dad momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Zhai 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 takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Zhai counter with a right hand. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a nice body shot.
Zhai misses with a body punch
and Tree Knee Dad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zhai keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhai is retaining full guard.
Zhai is adopting a defensive guard.
Zhai looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhai, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zhai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree Knee Dad is one step ahead there.
Tree Knee Dad passes Zhai's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Zhai is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Zhai has his hands clasped together around Tree Knee Dad's back. He's all about the action.
Zhai tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.
Zhai 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to escape the position.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zhai controlling the positon.#T3#
Zhai controlling well, preventing Tree Knee Dad from escaping the position.
Zhai biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll but Zhai sticks to his back.
Zhai trying to control.
Zhai keeps control of the position as Tree Knee Dad tries to break free.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Good control from Zhai.
Zhai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control his opponent's hands but Zhai gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zang Zhai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Zhai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai is looking to counter punch.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tree Knee Dad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhai counters with a leg kick.
Zhai throws a sloppy body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a left to the body.
Zhai slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhai's head backwards.
Zhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Zhai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Zhai.
Zhai takes one on the button.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Zhai avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Zhai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad letting Zhai take a breather here.
Tree Knee Dad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right to the head.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhai avoids it.
Zhai is working Tree Knee Dad over against the cage.
Zhai presses Tree Knee Dad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Zhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tree Knee Dad working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to throw a body punch but Zhai avoids it by throwing Tree Knee Dad back against the cage.
Zhai pushes Tree Knee Dad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zhai lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zhai fails to land.
Zhai working aggressively here.
Zhai lands an uppercut.
Zhai scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zang Zhai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
Zhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pull guard but Zhai won't allow it.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhai pushes off an throws an elbow but Tree Knee Dad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad lands a shoulder strike.
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow that misses.
Zhai cracks Tree Knee Dad with a nice body shot.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad misses with some punches.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right to the head.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tree Knee Dad controls his hands.
Tree Knee Dad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zhai smiles and moves away.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but Zhai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhai tries to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Zhai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Zhai avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Zhai.
Zhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhai 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 connects with a looping right hand.
Zhai misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
Zhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Zhai was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Zhai defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai misses with a leg kick.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Zhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Zhai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Tree Knee Dad looking to score a takedown here. Zhai is defending well but Tree Knee Dad drives through and ends up in Zhai's guard.
Zhai keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad won't allow Zhai to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Zhai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tree Knee Dad manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tree Knee Dad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tree Knee Dad postures up in Zhai's guard and throws a big left but Zhai blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zhai's guard.
Zhai is concentrating on defense, preventing Tree Knee Dad from advancing position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhai keeps working.
Zhai is trying to maintain the position but Tree Knee Dad is very close to passing his half guard.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##ES#
Zhai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tree Knee Dad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short right from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zhai smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai throws a quick counter head kick but Tree Knee Dad was just out of range.
A shot to the body from Zhai misses
and Zhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tree Knee Dad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhai moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Zhai ducks down to avoid it.
Zhai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tree Knee Dad in his tracks.
A jab from Zhai misses.
Tree Knee Dad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Zhai throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Zhai throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
A shot to the body from Zhai misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tree Knee Dad, as that shot connected.
Zhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tree Knee Dad takes a step back to recover.
Zhai staying out of range there.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Zhai scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Zhai throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Tree Knee Dad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhai doesn't seem phased though.
Zhai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tree Knee Dad under the eye.
Zhai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhai throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Zhai to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Tree Knee Dad does no damage.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Zhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhai throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Zhai throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Zhai slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai tried to counter with a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad avoided it.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.
Zhai throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tree Knee Dad forces his way into half guard.
Zhai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Zhai defends it.
Zhai is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Zhai controlling the position for now.
Zhai continues to stall.
Tree Knee Dad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zhai trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad seems to be looking for submissions.
Zhai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zhai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
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 trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom.
Zhai seems keen to control Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Zhai keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left. #CL#
Zhai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tree Knee Dad, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhai tries a body shot but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
Zhai scores with a shot to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhai. #T3#
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Zhai with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tree Knee Dad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zhai takes a shot to the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zhai.
Zhai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tree Knee Dad prevents a body shot from Zhai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad working Zhai over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tree Knee Dad.
A short body shot lands from Zhai as the two fighters clinch.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
Tree Knee Dad lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch.
Zhai misses with some punches. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree Knee Dad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhai blocks an elbow strike.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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 misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree Knee Dad can't find room to land a body shot as Zhai controls the action.
Zhai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tree Knee Dad prevents a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad gets through Zhai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tree Knee Dad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Zhai lands with an uppercut that bounces Tree Knee Dad off the cage and back into range.
Zhai tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Tree Knee Dad - just one landing.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Zhai ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice right hand.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai tried to counter with a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad avoided it.
Zhai tries to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai lands a slapping body shot.
Tree Knee Dad keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
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?
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but Zhai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Zhai moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab-cross combination.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Zhai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai 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 closes the distance and clinches up with Zhai, looking for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad pushes Zhai against the cage but Zhai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zhai tried to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhai in his tracks.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Zhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Zhai is looking to score with low kicks.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good hook to Zhai's body.
Tree Knee Dad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhai. That one must have hurt.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Zhai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zhai misses with an uppercut.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Zhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhai throws a leg kick which misses Tree Knee Dad's front leg but catches the back leg as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid it.
Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.#T3#
Zhai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tree Knee Dad's sensitive parts.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad lands the left hand.
Zhai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhai in his tracks.
Zhai defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhai can pounce on him.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zhai misses the jab.
Zhai misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhai scores with a kick to the midsection.
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 drops his hands momentarily and Zhai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad. #T4#
Zhai misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Zhai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zhai misses with a looping left.
Zhai swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Zhai walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhai staying out of range there.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad connects with the punch.
Tree Knee Dad has a takedown stuffed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Well Tree Knee Dad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

Venum Tree Knee Dad is the new featherweight champion!
Venum Tree Knee Dad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DFN#53 Noye vs Laiho     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Dignity has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dignity there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dignity throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range. #TD2#
Tree Knee Dad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tree Knee Dad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dignity is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad seems to be working for a kimura but Dignity defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dignity is trying to stand back up but Tree Knee Dad is controlling him
Dignity is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Dignity won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad prevents Dignity from standing back up.
Dignity is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Dignity is controlling Tree Knee Dad's trapped leg to prevent Tree Knee Dad from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kern Dignity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Dignity avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Dignity misses with a hook.
Dignity takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dignity sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Dignity throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Dignity. That snapped Tree Knee Dad's head back. #TD2#
Dignity gets caught flat footed, as Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Dignity 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Tree Knee Dad.
A frustrated look appears on Dignity's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Dignity breaks the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dignity throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Dignity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Dignity moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.#T3#
Dignity ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDignity.
Dignity throws a series of strikes that have Tree Knee Dad backpedaling.
Dignity looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Dignity's ribcage but misses.
Dignity bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Dignity wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab-cross combination.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dignity counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Dignity right on the nose. Dignity blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dignity throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Dignity avoids the punch easily.
Dignity connects with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Dignity blocks it.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dignity ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
An attempted straight right counter from Dignity misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Dignity with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Tree Knee Dad scores with a four punch combination!
Dignity has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dignity there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Dignity moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Dignity was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Dignity.
Dignity punishes Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice straight punch.
Dignity throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Dignity gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dignity.
Dignity staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Dignity.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dignity was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
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.
#R2##TD2#
Tree Knee Dad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dignity!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dignity is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad advances nicely into full mount.
Tree Knee Dad tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tree Knee Dad looking to ground and pound but Dignity is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad lands a couple of good shots and Dignity has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Dignity is rocked!
Tree Knee Dad is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Oh Dignity is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tree Knee Dad drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Dignity is in real trouble here! Tree Knee Dad lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Tree Knee Dad is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Our winner, Venum Tree Knee Dad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DUEL#170 Zhai vs Dad     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
Zhai throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Zhai thuds his right hand into Tree Knee Dad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhai throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Zhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tree Knee Dad.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.
Tree Knee Dad with a jab.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhai thuds a left hand into Tree Knee Dad's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai checks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Zhai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
Zhai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhai is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Zhai shakes it off.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai works the jab nicely.
Zhai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai scores with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Zhai throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhai thinking.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tree Knee Dad sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and clinches up with Zhai, looking for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad pushes Zhai against the cage but Zhai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Zhai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tree Knee Dad wants to land a leg kick but Zhai is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Zhai moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Zhai looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Zhai avoids it well.
Zhai looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tree Knee Dad can pounce on him.
Zhai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhai throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Tree Knee Dad misses
and Zhai counters with a thumping low kick.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a takedown but Zhai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zhai throwing a counter right hand but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
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!
Zhai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Zhai looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad needs to keep his hands up - Zhai had a free shot at his head there.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Zhai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Zhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhai misses the target.
Zang Zhai 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 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhai's sensitive parts.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Zhai avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Zhai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zhai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zhai slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
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 Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zhai thumps Tree Knee Dad with a low kick.
Zhai cracks Tree Knee Dad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Zhai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Zhai misses with the body kick
and Tree Knee Dad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhai's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to score with low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Zhai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad punishes Zhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.
Zhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Zhai moves his leg out of the way.
Zhai moves out of range of the leg kick from Tree Knee Dad.
And Zhai counters with a quick kick to the body but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Zhai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhai staying out of range there.#T2#
Zhai lands with a nice body kick.
Zhai misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhai scores with a sloppy right hand. Tree Knee Dad should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Zhai.
Zhai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
Zhai tries to close the distance and clinch but Tree Knee Dad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhai.
Zhai lands a glancing blow to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a kick to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Zhai needs to keep his hands up - Tree Knee Dad had a free shot at his head there.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Zhai is looking to counter punch.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Zhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zhai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai throws the kick towards the body but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Zhai's body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Zhai misses.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a low kick, right behind Tree Knee Dad 's knee.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Zhai throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Zhai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
Zhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Zhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhai.
Zhai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
It looked like Zhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhai defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhai looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhai tests Tree Knee Dad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Zhai saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad lands a head shot.
Zhai slips under a jab.
Zhai moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Zhai feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Zhai looks to land a body kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zhai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Tree Knee Dad counter with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Zhai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhai dips to his left and cracks Tree Knee Dad with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhai throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Zhai throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tree Knee Dad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Zhai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhai moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tree Knee Dad thinking.
Tree Knee Dad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhai slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhai misses with a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad sizes up Zhai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Zhai strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A bone on bone clash there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the leg kick.
Zhai thumps Tree Knee Dad with a low kick.
Zhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhai staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Zhai ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhai also avoids with ease.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhai misses with a looping right.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Zhai's head back.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhai but Zhai pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Zhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhai misses with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
A jab from Zhai misses.
Zhai wants to clinch up but Tree Knee Dad keeps it at a distance.
Zhai misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of wild punches.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zhai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Zang Zhai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Zhai is out of range.
Zang Zhai is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Zhai slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Zhai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tree Knee Dad just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Zhai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zhai 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 has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhai.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Zhai misses the body punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhai connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhai checks a leg kick.
Zhai lands a nice shot that snaps Tree Knee Dad's head back.
Zhai throws a combination that misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.
Tree Knee Dad connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Zhai's defenses.
Zhai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhai counters with a nice body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhai off the cage and back into range.
Zhai misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Zhai is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tree Knee Dad, as that shot connected.
Jab by Zhai.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Zhai looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhai, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom.
Zhai wants to sweep but no luck.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Zhai keeps moving. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Zhai is keeping the position.
Zhai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad is fighting to break Zhai's control of his arms but Zhai is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zhai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhai throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhai throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Zhai misses with a body shot. #CL#
Zhai rushes Tree Knee Dad and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad pushes off an throws an elbow but Zhai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zhai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhai presses Tree Knee Dad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhai tries to throw a body punch but Tree Knee Dad avoids it by throwing Zhai back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad successfully pulls guard.
Zhai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Zhai has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tree Knee Dad is proving hard to escape from.
Zhai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Zhai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tree Knee Dad being controlled here, momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad working a defensive guard here.
Zhai trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Zhai lands a head shot.
Zhai slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Zhai lands a jab.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a low kick nicely.
Zhai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it well.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhai in his tracks.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.#T3#
Zhai checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Tree Knee Dad tenderised Zhai's leg. Zhai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zhai lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Zhai connects with a high kick.
Zhai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Zhai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the head.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhai's elbow.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Zhai lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad. #TD2#
Tree Knee Dad pulls Zhai into guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Zhai from controlling successfully.
Zhai sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tree Knee Dad trying to keep a closed guard but Zhai is proving a slippery customer.
Zhai advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhai 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!

Zang Zhai retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Zang Zhai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Venum Tree Knee Dad was interviewed post fight and said '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: DFN#46 Arjuna vs Laiho     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Sienly looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Sienly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Tree Knee Dad backs away, Sienly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sienly checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sienly throws a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Sienly misses.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sienly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some bone on bone action there as Sienly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sienly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tree Knee Dad catches Sienly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Sienly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Sienly checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sienly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad. #T1#
Sienly misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sienly with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Sienly moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Sienly loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sienly.
Sienly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Sienly's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sienly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
Sienly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sienly connects with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sienly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Sienly throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Sienly keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Tree Knee Dad pushes down on Sienly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sienly is in trouble now - Tree Knee Dad has advanced to mount!
Tree Knee Dad content just to control the position here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Sienly has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is working for a kimura but Sienly is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sienly actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Sienly trying to control but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sienly's head. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sienly sees it coming and defends easily.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Sienly is defending well.
My spies in MMA Dojo inform me that Tree Knee Dad has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tree Knee Dad in particular looking to stall.
Sienly is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Sienly won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Sienly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sienly reverses the position - he's now on top in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sienly trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Sienly keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sienly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sienly scores with a sloppy right hand. Tree Knee Dad should have avoided that one.
Tree Knee Dad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sienly slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sienly finds it's way round the side to connect with Tree Knee Dad's head.
Tree Knee Dad swinging wildly here.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Sienly throwing a counter right hand but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sienly misses with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Sienly misses the target.
Sienly misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Sienly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice right hand.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Sienly moves out of range. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sienly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Kristof Sienly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Sienly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sienly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tree Knee Dad at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.
Sienly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
Sienly tries to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad saw it coming and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tree Knee Dad wants to slow Sienly down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly misses with a looping right.#T2#
Sienly lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sienly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sienly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sienly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Sienly.
Tree Knee Dad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sienly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sienly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sienly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sienly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sienly throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sienly misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sienly connects with a looping right hand.
Sienly throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand
and Sienly counters with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Sienly counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
As Tree Knee Dad looks to move away, Sienly throws a big counter combo but Tree Knee Dad just gets out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Sienly was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad wants to slow Sienly down by chopping away at his legs.
Sienly appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sienly misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Sienly ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Sienly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot that snaps Sienly's head back.
Sienly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Sienly's head but Sienly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sienly moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sienly, right into the meat.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sienly.
Sienly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Sienly misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad cracks the inside of Sienly's front leg.
Tree Knee Dad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sienly's head.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sienly ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sienly counters with a thumping low kick.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sienly.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Sienly saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sienly defends it well.
Sienly throws a wild body kick that Tree Knee Dad sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sienly misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sienly.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Sienly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Sienly moved out of range nicely.
Sienly tried to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick
and Sienly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sienly misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sienly slips under a jab.
Sienly tried to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Sienly throws a sloppy body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sienly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Sienly. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Sienly moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Sienly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sienly misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sienly lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Sienly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sienly missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Sienly avoids it with no problem.
Sienly throws a front kick aimed at Tree Knee Dad's knee but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad scoring well with a low kick there.
Tree Knee Dad feints and then cracks Sienly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sienly down.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sienly in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sienly swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sienly. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad lands an overhand right.
Sienly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Sienly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Sienly moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sienly.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
An inside leg kick from Sienly misses.
Sienly slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sienly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sienly throws a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Tree Knee Dad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Sienly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Sienly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab.
Sienly checks a leg kick nicely.
Tree Knee Dad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sienly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sienly looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kristof Sienly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tree Knee Dad blocks a low kick nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick
and Sienly counters with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut
letting Sienly counter with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sienly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Sienly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses. #T4#
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
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 fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sienly checks it well.
Sienly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a right hand to the body.
Sienly slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but Sienly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sienly 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 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tree Knee Dad sizes up Sienly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sienly but Sienly pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sienly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sienly lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tree Knee Dad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tree Knee Dad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
and Sienly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sienly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sienly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tree Knee Dad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

A relieved looking Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: OFC 360: Pera vs Baker     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a right hand
and Intruder counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Intruder's head.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice looking jab.
Intruder moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Intruder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a two punch combination.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Intruder is trying to defend but Tree Knee Dad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 is looking to take a break and control but Intruder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad drops an elbow to the side of Intruder's head. #T1#
Intruder wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control. Intruder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Intruder defends it.
Intruder wants to get back to full guard.
Intruder wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Intruder controlling the position for now.
Intruder's coaches at Team Alpha Midget have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Intruder won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Intruder is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Intruder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tree Knee Dad. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Intruder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Intruder is holding on for now.
Intruder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Intruder is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Intruder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Intruder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Intruder is holding on for now.
Intruder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Intruder keeps moving. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tree Knee Dad won't allow Intruder to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Intruder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Intruder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Intruder keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Intruder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Intruder saw that one coming.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Intruder's head.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Intruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tree Knee Dad scores with the left hand. Intruder knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder blocks a jab.
Intruder is looking to counter the offense by Tree Knee Dad and move into the clinch.
Donk. Tree Knee Dad catches Intruder right on the button with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Intruder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tree Knee Dad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Intruder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tree Knee Dad doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Intruder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Intruder finds it's target.
Intruder walks into a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Intruder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tree Knee Dad thinking.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a few strikes there.
Intruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tree Knee Dad counter with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Intruder throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Intruder.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Intruder counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Intruder 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 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Intruder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Intruder is keeping the position.
Intruder has momentary wrist control but Tree Knee Dad slips an elbow through the middle.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Intruder pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tree Knee Dad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Intruder is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Intruder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tree Knee Dad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Intruder is working from the bottom.
Intruder can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Intruder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tree Knee Dad off and has taken his back!
Intruder controlling the position well here. Tree Knee Dad rolled but Intruder kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tree Knee Dad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to escape the mount.
Intruder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Intruder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tree Knee Dad tries to reverse the position but Intruder maintains control.
Tree Knee Dad is squirming around, avoiding Intruder's attempts to control the action.
Intruder controlling from the full mount.
Tree Knee Dad tries to hold on but Intruder postures up.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Intruder working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
enabling Intruder to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a hook. Intruder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for Intruder.
Intruder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Intruder with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Intruder's shoulder, as Intruder tries to avoid the shot.
Intruder takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.
Intruder walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Intruder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Intruder misses with a looping left.
Intruder looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Intruder 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 takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Intruder moved out of range.
Intruder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Intruder misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Intruder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Intruder defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Intruder counters with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Intruder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Intruder. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Intruder's head backwards.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Intruder.
Intruder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Intruder throws a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Intruder moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Intruder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad.
Intruder takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Intruder misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Intruder with a good jab.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Intruder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Intruder moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Intruder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Intruder slips the punch.
It looked like Intruder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Intruder misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Tree Knee Dad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Intruder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tree Knee Dad lands a head shot.
Tree Knee Dad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tree Knee Dad. Those never looked like landing.
Intruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Intruder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Intruder slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Intruder with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Intruder. #T4#
Intruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Intruder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Intruder's corner calls for a 1-2. Intruder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Intruder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Intruder looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Intruder.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Intruder throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Intruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Intruder blocks it.
Intruder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Intruder moved out of range nicely.
Bed Intruder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Intruder counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Tree Knee Dad is rocked!
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Intruder counters with a huge left! Tree Knee Dad is in big trouble! He's backing up but Intruder isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tree Knee Dad from any more damage. A dominating finish by Intruder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bed Intruder!
Bed Intruder retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Bed Intruder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Venum Tree Knee Dad spoke after the fight, saying '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: OFC 356: Code Red     
Date:   May 30, 2018
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Young.
Young has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way round the side to connect with Young's head.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Young closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Young lands with a cross.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice cross.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
A little jabbing left from Young on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Tree Knee Dad catches Young right on the button with a cross.
Young takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Young tries to clinch there but Tree Knee Dad circles away.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Young right on the nose. Young blinks but takes it well.
Daft Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Young avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Young slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Young appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad thuds a left hand into Young's body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young scores with a nice right hand.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Young throws an off balance right hand
letting Tree Knee Dad counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young. #T2#
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Young throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young lands a nice hook to Tree Knee Dad's body. Tree Knee Dad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Young misses.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Young! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Young instigates a clinch.
Young avoiding damage as Tree Knee Dad throws knees to the body.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a body shot from Young.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tree Knee Dad backwards.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a left to the head.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tree Knee Dad backwards.
Tree Knee Dad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Tree Knee Dad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tree Knee Dad.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tree Knee Dad just misses with a elbow thrown towards Young's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tree Knee Dad.#T4#
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Young.
Tree Knee Dad working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad gets control of Young's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tree Knee Dad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but instead Young has moved into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad working for a triangle but Young defends it easily.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Young misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young ducks right into an uppercut from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Young doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
Young blocks a jab.
Young lands a right hook to the body.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young takes one to the chin there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tree Knee Dad lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad postures up in Young's guard and throws a big left but Young blocks it. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad working a defensive guard here.
Young content to stall in guard here.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control but Young passes into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Young has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to get to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Young controlling from the full mount.
Tree Knee Dad working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tree Knee Dad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Young moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Young.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.#CL2#
Young moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tree Knee Dad breaks from the clinch.
Young misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Young 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand
and Young counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Young was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Young throws a right and a left that Tree Knee Dad avoids nicely.
Tree Knee Dad tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Young slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Young felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tree Knee Dad's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Young is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Young is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Young keeps working.
Young regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is fighting to break Young's control of his arms but Young is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Young is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass Young's guard but actually Young recovers to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Young parries the strikes from Tree Knee Dad easily there. Tree Knee Dad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Young to escape. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Tree Knee Dad are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Young rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tree Knee Dad's guard! Nice work there by Young!
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#

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.
Well Tree Knee Dad 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

Venum Tree Knee Dad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFC 353: Venum vs Tonon     
Date:   May 09, 2018
#R1#
Tonon defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the body
and Tonon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Tonon pushes Tree Knee Dad up against the cage in a clinch.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tree Knee Dad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon has Tree Knee Dad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tree Knee Dad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tonon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Tonon misses with the head strike.
Tonon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Tonon breaks the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad with a nice cross.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Tonon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Tonon is out of range.
Tonon defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tonon 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 an off balance right hand
and Tonon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Tonon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tree Knee Dad's half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Tonon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tree Knee Dad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tonon is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tonon in particular looking to stall.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad's coaches at MMA Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad defending well.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Tonon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
Tonon is taking a breather. Tree Knee Dad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tonon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tonon trying to control the action but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad has a hand on Tonon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tonon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tree Knee Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Tonon.
Tonon lands a big shot there that rocks Tree Knee Dad but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tree Knee Dad tries to reverse the position but Tonon maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon wants to control but Tree Knee Dad has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Tonon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tree Knee Dad keeps working.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tonon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon tries to pass to full mount but Tree Knee Dad defends it.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Tonon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tree Knee Dad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tonon throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tonon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by Tonon.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Tonon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Tonon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tonon tries to clinch up but Tree Knee Dad circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tonon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Tonon slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonon! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tonon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
Tonon throws a counter combo.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tonon misses with some punches.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land knees in the clinch but Tonon avoids the damage to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Tonon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tonon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tonon looks for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls well.
Tree Knee Dad lunges at Tonon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tonon's hand. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Tonon moves away and avoids it.
Tonon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tree Knee Dad swats away the attempt to clinch by Tonon.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Tonon ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Tonon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Tonon's shoulder, as Tonon tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Tonon ducks under and follows up with a left that Tonon also avoids with ease.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tonon blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Tonon feints and as Tree Knee Dad raises his hands in defense, Tonon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree Knee Dad is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
That's time! Tree Knee Dad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tonon slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Tonon fails with a takedown attempt.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.
Tonon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
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 Tonon counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut
and Tonon counters with a two punch combo.
Tonon moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Tonon slips the punch.
As Tree Knee Dad backs off Tonon throws a huge counter combo but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it all.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Tonon saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tonon throws a counter combo.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tonon throws a right hand that Tree Knee Dad ducks under and follows up with a left that Tree Knee Dad also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonon! But no joy.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Tonon's head but Tonon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonon.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tonon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tree Knee Dad's guard.#T2#
Tonon pushes down on Tree Knee Dad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tonon lands a nice short elbow.
Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to hold on to Tonon's head to control him but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Tree Knee Dad is defending the position. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Tonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to get back to full guard but Tonon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tonon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tree Knee Dad is looking to escape.
Tree Knee Dad taking shots to the head.
Tree Knee Dad taking shots to the head.
Tonon with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Tree Knee Dad is rocked!
Tonon unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tree Knee Dad wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tonon celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon is the new lightweight champion!
Gary Tonon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Venum Tree Knee Dad spoke after the fight, saying '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: OFC 350: Camacho vs Venum     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a kick to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Camacho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Camacho fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Camacho looking to score a takedown here. Tree Knee Dad is defending well but Camacho drives through and ends up in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad has an active guard here but Camacho has managed to pass into half guard.
Camacho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho working Tree Knee Dad over with strikes.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camacho is looking to advance position but Tree Knee Dad has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
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!#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camacho working to try and regain half guard.
Camacho is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Camacho wants to hold on but Tree Knee Dad pushes him away.
Camacho can't escape the position.
Camacho taking shots to the head. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad lands a big elbow.
Tree Knee Dad controlling from the full mount.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Camacho is having none of it.
Camacho tries to lock up and control but Tree Knee Dad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camacho keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Tree Knee Dad there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Camacho turns into him and now he's in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Tree Knee Dad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tree Knee Dad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camacho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camacho is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad passes Camacho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camacho wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Camacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad is stalling here. Camacho is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tree Knee Dad seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Camacho has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Camacho scoring with punches and elbows.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad is staying active underneath Camacho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tree Knee Dad moves into full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Camacho tries to free his leg and advance position but Tree Knee Dad is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camacho.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position.
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.
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camacho's hands.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch up.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right and a left that Camacho avoids nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A lazy left from Tree Knee Dad finds it's target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Camacho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tree Knee Dad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Camacho misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the nose.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Camacho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad thumps Camacho with a low kick.#T1#
Camacho lands with a cross.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camacho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a few strikes there.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Camacho connects with a looping right hand.
Camacho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Camacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the head.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad has his takedown stuffed
and Camacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Camacho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad punishes Camacho's body with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Camacho with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Camacho. #TD2#
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Camacho did well to prevent Tree Knee Dad getting side control.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camacho is trying to get back to full guard.
Camacho controlling the position for now.
Camacho has hold of Tree Knee Dad's hands but Tree Knee Dad slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad lands strikes from half guard.
Tree Knee Dad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Camacho won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad passes to side control.
Tree Knee Dad postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Camacho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tree Knee Dad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control but instead Camacho has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad wants to work for an arm triangle but Camacho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tree Knee Dad in particular looking to stall.#T4##SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camacho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tree Knee Dad.
Camacho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad is working away from the top position though.
Camacho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camacho is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Camacho misses.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tree Knee Dad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camacho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tree Knee Dad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Camacho shoots in but Tree Knee Dad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Camacho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camacho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it well.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Tree Knee Dad with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Tree Knee Dad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camacho doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Camacho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Camacho should have avoided that one.
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camacho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad stuffs the takedown.
Camacho tries a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.
Tree Knee Dad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camacho counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Camacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Camacho.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Camacho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a takedown into Camacho's guard.
Tree Knee Dad won't allow Camacho to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Camacho working a defensive guard but Tree Knee Dad passes into half guard.
Camacho is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control. Camacho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camacho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tree Knee Dad. #T3#
Camacho trying to control from the bottom.
Camacho wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well.
Tree Knee Dad has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Tree Knee Dad connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Camacho is having none of it.
Camacho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tree Knee Dad works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad tightening his grip on Camacho, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad working for a choke but Camacho is defending well. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tree Knee Dad is punishing Camacho with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for the choke from the back.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to control Camacho but Camacho is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Camacho defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tree Knee Dad's arms. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking to break Camacho's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Camacho remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tree Knee Dad will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad really dominated that 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.
#R4#
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick that misses.
Camacho is looking to counter punch.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Camacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a front kick aimed at Camacho's knee but Camacho avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Camacho. Tree Knee Dad shrugs it off though.
Camacho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Camacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tree Knee Dad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
It looked like Camacho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Camacho tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Camacho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Camacho slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camacho walks into a straight right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Camacho digs a good hook to Tree Knee Dad's body. #CL2#
Tree Knee Dad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Camacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tree Knee Dad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camacho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
Camacho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tree Knee Dad counter with a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tree Knee Dad.
It seemed like Tree Knee Dad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Camacho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Camacho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camacho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Camacho throws a strike but Tree Knee Dad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Camacho trying to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is pushing down on Camacho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camacho is fighting to maintain full guard but Tree Knee Dad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camacho is looking to improve his position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Camacho won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Camacho wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Camacho is keeping him busy.
Camacho wants to get back to full guard.
Camacho 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!
Tree Knee Dad looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Camacho lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Tree Knee Dad hold on?!
Tree Knee Dad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Camacho is keeping busy. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camacho looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad controls Camacho momentarily but Camacho frees himself.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad can't keep his opponent in guard - Camacho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Camacho thuds his shin into the meat of Tree Knee Dad's side.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
Camacho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Camacho moved out of range nicely.
Camacho slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Camacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camacho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Camacho avoids the punch easily.
Camacho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tree Knee Dad manages to circle out of the way.
Camacho just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Camacho avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good shot there by Camacho.
Tree Knee Dad blocks the body kick. #TD#
Camacho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Camacho is trying to control the action in half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Camacho connects with a nice short shot to Tree Knee Dad's temple.
Camacho wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camacho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad has his foot on Camacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Tree Knee Dad is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tree Knee Dad looking to control.
Hector Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Camacho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camacho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camacho!
Tree Knee Dad unloads with some shots from mount but Camacho bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Camacho tries to hold on but Tree Knee Dad pushes him away.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control but Camacho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tree Knee Dad prevents Camacho from getting the reversal.
Tree Knee Dad looking to finish Camacho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Camacho!
Tree Knee Dad prevents Camacho from getting the reversal.#T4#
Camacho is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camacho regains half guard.
Camacho throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Camacho is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad uses his free foot to push down on Camacho's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Camacho.
Tree Knee Dad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tree Knee Dad looking to finish Camacho with some ground and pound. This is bad for Camacho!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad wants to control the pace but Camacho is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tree Knee Dad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

Venum Tree Knee Dad is the new lightweight champion!
Venum Tree Knee Dad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Hector Camacho spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck it's going to shit fast'.

 

Event: DARE: KNEE DAD VS. ZHAI     
Date:   Apr 11, 2018
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tree Knee Dad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zhai scores with a shot to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a body shot from Zhai.
A right hand to the body from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
Zhai lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhai scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad works on Zhai's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad tries a body shot but Zhai blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai scores with a hook to the body.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
A short right from Zhai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Zhai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tree Knee Dad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zhai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Zhai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhai looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zhai sprawls well initially but Tree Knee Dad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zhai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zhai wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to stall here but Zhai recovers full guard.
Zhai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhai is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad throws a strike but Zhai rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zhai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhai trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Tree Knee Dad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zhai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tree Knee Dad keeps working.
Tree Knee Dad being controlled for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bench press Zhai off him but Zhai keeps the position.
Zhai in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zhai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tree Knee Dad keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tree Knee Dad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zhai won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Zhai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but Zhai defending well.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhai defending well though. #SUB#
Zhai is defending against the submission attempts here by Tree Knee Dad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild combination.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Zhai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a leg kick but Zhai moves out of range and Tree Knee Dad only half commits.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Zhai tries to sprawl but Tree Knee Dad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to advance position but Zhai counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhai is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad is stalling in the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhai is retaining full guard.
Zhai looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Zhai is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand that misses.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tree Knee Dad, as that shot connected.
Zhai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but Zhai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Zhai ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zhai blocks a low kick nicely.
Zhai checks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhai defends it nicely.
Zhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw 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.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zhai trying to control from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Zhai is working away.
Tree Knee Dad missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Zhai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zhai is pressing down on Tree Knee Dad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zhai keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Zhai managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhai looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow that misses. Zhai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tree Knee Dad's guard. Nice move by Zhai!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Zhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot that sends Zhai's belly button to the back.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a two punch combination.
It looks like Tree Knee Dad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zhai did well to prevent Tree Knee Dad getting side control.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tree Knee Dad stands up over Zhai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Zhai looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhai is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but missing.
Zhai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zhai looking to control.
Zhai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tree Knee Dad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tree Knee Dad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zhai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Zhai is keeping the position.#T2#
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.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zhai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Zhai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zhai won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Zhai wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Zhai trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Zhai stands up and waves to Tree Knee Dad to follow him. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhai. Zhai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Zhai moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Zhai looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Zhai works Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice hook.
Zhai misses with a lunging right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhai throws a wild body kick that Tree Knee Dad sees coming a mile off.
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!
Zhai misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Tree Knee Dad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhai's head.
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhai takes one on the button.
Zhai scores with a jab. Tree Knee Dad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Zhai connects with a right hand. Tree Knee Dad shakes it off.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
Zhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice looking jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Zhai misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhai.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Zhai with an open hand slap.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Zhai thinks about the counter body kick.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Zhai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhai's head.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Zhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhai slaps away a takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Zhai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Zhai's head but Zhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad looks to clinch
and Zhai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zhai walks into a left hand. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhai.
Zhai with a jab.
Zhai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhai lands with a nice body punch.
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 throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Zhai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhai's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad sizes up Zhai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Zhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zhai misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhai checks a leg kick.
Zhai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tree Knee Dad. That did some damage!
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Zhai acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhai counters with a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Tree Knee Dad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Zhai responds with a good body kick, but Tree Knee Dad manages to step out the way in time.
Zhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhai looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut
and Zhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
It seemed like Zhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Zhai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad attempts a counter takedown but Zhai avoids it well and moves away.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhai connects with the punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right and a left that Zhai avoids nicely.
Tree Knee Dad has his takedown stuffed
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a nice body kick.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Zhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhai ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Zhai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
A low kick from Tree Knee Dad is predictable there
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Zhai.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zhai is able to avoid easily.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhai counters with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Zhai scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is trying to work for a kimura but Zhai is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Zhai won't allow it.
Zhai is controlling Tree Knee Dad's trapped leg to prevent Tree Knee Dad from advancing to side control.#T3#
Zhai wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tree Knee Dad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhai's head.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zhai tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.
Zhai manages to get to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad preventing the sweep.
Tree Knee Dad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zhai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Zhai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Tree Knee Dad scores with a four punch combination!
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Zhai ducks down to avoid it.
Zhai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.

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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

Our winner, Venum Tree Knee Dad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CEFC 274     
Date:   Jan 28, 2018
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anderson checks it well.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Tree Knee Dad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Tree Knee Dad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab. #T1#
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Anderson is controlling Tree Knee Dad's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson tries to roll over but Tree Knee Dad keeps him under control.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson!
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Anderson turns into him and now he's in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson stays in close to Tree Knee Dad's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tree Knee Dad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tree Knee Dad keeps working.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tree Knee Dad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Anderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tree Knee Dad is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anderson yanks on the arm and Tree Knee Dad is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new lightweight champion!
Sparky Anderson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Venum Tree Knee Dad was interviewed post fight and said '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: CEFC 273     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
A left lands for Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad fails with the takedown.
Ekaku Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekaku Jr sprawls and moves away.
Ekaku Jr scores with a jab.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku Jr tries to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad saw it coming and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad connects with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad with a poor takedown
enabling Ekaku Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ekaku Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
It seemed like Ekaku Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Ekaku Jr's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr feints the counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku Jr misses the target.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Ekaku Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Ekaku Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekaku Jr looks for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls well.
Ekaku Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Ekaku Jr's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Tree Knee Dad gets caught napping as Ekaku Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Tree Knee Dad manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Ekaku Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position.
Ekaku Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ekaku Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily.
Ekaku Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr is working Tree Knee Dad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ekaku Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ekaku Jr loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Ekaku Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ekaku Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad feints and as Ekaku Jr raises his hands in defense, Tree Knee Dad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ekaku Jr can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tree Knee Dad's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ekaku Jr 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, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Ekaku Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekaku Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Tree Knee Dad controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself.
Ekaku Jr is working Tree Knee Dad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Ekaku Jr 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, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle but Ekaku Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ekaku Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad is not content to let Ekaku Jr control the position.
Ekaku Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bench press Ekaku Jr off him but Ekaku Jr keeps the position. #T2#
Ekaku Jr is putting a hurting on Tree Knee Dad here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bench press Ekaku Jr off him but Ekaku Jr keeps the position.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Ekaku Jr postures up.
Ground and pound from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Ekaku Jr keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ekaku Jr is keen to just control but Tree Knee Dad is a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekaku Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekaku Jr's back!
Can Ekaku Jr hold on?! Tree Knee Dad is landing more strikes to his hapless foe. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Ekaku Jr tries to break free. #SUB#
Ekaku Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr is trying to break free. #SUB#
Ekaku Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tree Knee Dad gets his way!
Ekaku Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tree Knee Dad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T4#
Tree Knee Dad misses with an elbow to the head.
Ekaku Jr is really stuck here.
Tree Knee Dad looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but not successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr is in bad spot here.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Tree Knee Dad just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Ekaku Jr is trying to defend against the choke here but Tree Knee Dad has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tree Knee Dad Tightens the hold and Ekaku Jr taps out furiously! Tree Knee Dad displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
Venum Tree Knee Dad retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

 

Event: CEFC Fight Night 115     
Date:   Dec 28, 2017
#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #CL#
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. #TD#
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!#SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
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. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Probong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.#T2#
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. #BC2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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 #TD#
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. #T2##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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.#SUB#
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. #REVR#
Tree Knee Dad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Probong! #T4#
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!
#R4#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #CL#
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. #TD#
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!
#R5#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#TD#
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.#T3#
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. #REF3#
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.#T4#
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.

 

Event: CEFC 265     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
Probong cracks Tree Knee Dad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Probong throws a right and a left that Tree Knee Dad avoids nicely.
Probong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong tries to move into range but Tree Knee Dad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Probong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Probong counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice looking jab.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Probong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with the punch.
Probong is looking to score with low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad has his takedown stuffed
and Probong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Probong throws a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad blocks the body kick.
Probong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Probong.
Probong takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a takedown. Probong tries to sprawl out of it but Tree Knee Dad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Probong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Probong looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Probong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Probong throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Probong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Probong quickly recovers to half guard.
Probong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad is working away from the top position though.
Probong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Probong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Probong wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Probong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Probong is holding on for now.
Probong wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Probong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Probong won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Probong is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Probong is defending well.
Probong trying to control but Tree Knee Dad postures up. #T3#
Probong is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
Probong controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Probong scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Probong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Probong misses with a wild body shot.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Probong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Probong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Probong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bum rush Probong with a series of wild strikes but Probong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Probong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Probong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a leg kick but Probong moves out of range and Tree Knee Dad only half commits. #T4#
Probong misses the jab.
Probong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tree Knee Dad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Probong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Probong checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Probong 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 misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad looking to score a takedown here. Probong is defending well but Tree Knee Dad drives through and ends up in Probong's guard.
Probong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Probong is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head. It's preventing any offense from Tree Knee Dad, at least for the moment.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Probong.
Probong is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Probong throws the kick towards the body but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Probong blocks a low kick nicely.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Probong blocks a leg kick.
Probong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Probong wants it to stay on the feet.
Probong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tree Knee Dad takes a step back to recover.
An inside leg kick lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Probong under the eye.
Probong slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Probong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tree Knee Dad scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Probong throws a chopping leg kick but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Probong slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Probong works Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Probong.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tree Knee Dad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
Probong throws a big counter head kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Probong lands a leg kick that knocks Tree Knee Dad off balance momentarily.
Probong misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Probong defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Tree Knee Dad scores with a four punch combination!
Probong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Probong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot that snaps Probong's head back.
Probong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
The fighters circling - Probong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2##TD#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Probong is trying to control but can't.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Probong is having none of it.
Probong is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tree Knee Dad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Probong won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Tree Knee Dad there.
Probong trying to control here. #SUB#
Probong is defending against the submission attempts here by Tree Knee Dad.
Probong wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Probong defends it. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Probong wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Probong won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tree Knee Dad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but Probong defending well.
Probong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Probong is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Probong can do to turn this around?
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Probong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Probong wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tree Knee Dad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Probong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Probong moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
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.
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Probong moves away and avoids it.
Probong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Probong scores with a head kick.
Probong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tree Knee Dad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab.
Probong wants to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Probong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tree Knee Dad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses its target.
Probong slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Probong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tree Knee Dad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Probong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probong defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Probong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range and Probong settles back down. #T1#
Probong lands a two punch combo.
Tree Knee Dad shoots for a takedown but Probong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Probong throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Probong staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
Probong throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Probong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Probong looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Probong.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Probong momentarily.
Probong misses with a head kick.
Tree Knee Dad swats away the attempt to clinch by Probong.
Probong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Probong should have avoided that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Tree Knee Dad.
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 throws a lazy uppercut
and Probong counters with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Probong circles away quickly and effectively.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Probong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Probong connects with a jab.
Probong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Probong scores with a jab. Tree Knee Dad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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 throws a body punch but Probong moves out of range.
A slow jab from Probong misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Probong momentarily.
Probong throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Probong.
Probong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Probong.
Probong throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Probong pinned against the cage. Probong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Probong tries a quick counter leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is wise to it.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Probong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Probong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Probong misses with a body kick.
Probong moves out of range of the strikes.
Probong feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong.
Probong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Probong has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Probong, as that shot connected.
Probong moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Probong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong looks to land a body kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
Probong scoring well with a low kick there.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probong is trying to keep Tree Knee Dad in close.
Tree Knee Dad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Probong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tree Knee Dad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Tree Knee Dad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a takedown but Probong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
Probong swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and Probong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Probong throws a push kick but Tree Knee Dad slaps the foot to one side.
Probong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probong motions for Tree Knee Dad to come forward. Probong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Probong misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tree Knee Dad tests Probong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Probong looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Probong throws a head kick that misses.
Probong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tree Knee Dad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Probong walks into a left hand.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probong.
Probong misses with a body shot.
Probong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the body kick from Probong.
A quick step to the side and Tree Knee Dad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Probong moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad dives in and grabs Probong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Probong pushes down on Tree Knee Dad's head and hops out.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Probong's shoulder, as Probong tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
Probong tried to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Probong as Tree Knee Dad shoots in.
Probong throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Probong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tree Knee Dad's sensitive parts. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Probong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tree Knee Dad is fighting to break Probong's control of his arms but Probong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Probong looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Probong keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probong looking to control.
Probong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tree Knee Dad accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Probong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Probong is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tree Knee Dad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probong defends it easily.
Probong trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tree Knee Dad manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tree Knee Dad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but missing.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Probong is retaining full guard.
Probong is trying to keep Tree Knee Dad in close. #T4#
Probong pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to his closed guard and prevents Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tree Knee Dad is pushing down on Probong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Probong is fighting to maintain full guard but Tree Knee Dad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Probong defends it.
Tree Knee Dad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Probong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tree Knee Dad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tree Knee Dad is thwarting Probong's attempts to control the position.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Tree Knee Dad lunges at Probong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Probong's hand.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a low kick nicely.
Tree Knee Dad cracks the inside of Probong's front leg.
Tree Knee Dad thumps Probong with a low kick.
Probong ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad punishes Probong's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Probong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Probong tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Probong misses with a head kick.
Probong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Probong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a combination
and Probong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Probong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tree Knee Dad.
Probong moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.#TD#
Probong tries to sprawl but Tree Knee Dad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Probong is positioning himself well to prevent Tree Knee Dad advancing to mount.
Probong wants to get back to full guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Probong trying to control here.
Probong is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probong keeps working.
Probong won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Sni Probong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probong is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Probong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Probong wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but Probong is blocking nicely.
Probong tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad moves into full mount! Probong won't be happy about that!
Tree Knee Dad lands with some strikes.
Probong tries to lock up and control but Tree Knee Dad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for a guillotine from mount but Probong is having none of it.
Probong is working to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to control but Probong wriggling away.
Tree Knee Dad with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad with good strikes from the mount here!
Tree Knee Dad looking to finish Probong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Probong!
Probong is squirming around, avoiding Tree Knee Dad's attempts to control the action.
Tree Knee Dad with good strikes from the mount here!
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Probong because Tree Knee Dad loaded up on that one.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Probong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Probong and Tree Knee Dad has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Probong with a big right hand but Probong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tree Knee Dad 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

Venum Tree Knee Dad is the new lightweight champion!
Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEFC 259     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron Tyson takes one to the chin there.
Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Iron Tyson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iron Tyson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot
and Iron Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Iron Tyson misses the jab.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Iron Tyson lands with a good body shot.
Iron Tyson clobbers Tree Knee Dad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad shoots for a takedown but Iron Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tree Knee Dad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Iron Tyson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Tree Knee Dad with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron Tyson jabs Tree Knee Dad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Iron Tyson staying out of range there.#T2#
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron Tyson blocks a jab.
Iron Tyson 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 lands a head shot.
Nice cross by Tree Knee Dad.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron Tyson misses the target.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Iron Tyson's shoulder, as Iron Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iron Tyson lands with a good body shot.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Iron Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Iron Tyson needs to keep his hands up - Tree Knee Dad had a free shot at his head there.
Tree Knee Dad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iron Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Iron Tyson slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Iron Tyson finds it's way through Tree Knee Dad's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.#T4#
A left and a right from Tree Knee Dad both land. Nice combination.
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
A punch lands to the side of Iron Tyson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Iron Tyson's head back.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch
letting Iron Tyson counter with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Iron Tyson's shoulder, as Iron Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Iron Tyson misses the target.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to Tree Knee Dad's midsection.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Iron Tyson avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Iron Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Iron Tyson's head but Iron Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad 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.
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Iron Tyson catches Tree Knee Dad right on the button with a cross.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Iron Tyson jabs at Tree Knee Dad's body.
Iron Tyson lands a really nice looking cross but Tree Knee Dad seems unphased.
Jab by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Iron Tyson as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Iron Tyson finds it's way through Tree Knee Dad's defenses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Iron Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Iron Tyson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Iron Tyson with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iron Tyson's waist but Iron Tyson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tree Knee Dad off to one side.
Iron Tyson defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Iron Tyson.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron Tyson. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Iron Tyson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a series of strikes. Iron Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Iron Tyson swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bum rush Iron Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Iron Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Iron Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iron Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Iron Tyson strikes.
A big right from Iron Tyson misses.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Iron Tyson throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Iron Tyson works Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
and Iron Tyson counters with a nice body shot.
Iron Tyson throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron Tyson.
Nice jab there from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Iron Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Iron Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick, looking for Iron Tyson's leg but Iron Tyson calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tree Knee Dad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shogun Iron Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iron Tyson misses with a body shot.
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.
Iron Tyson is looking to score with low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iron Tyson defends it nicely.
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.#T4#
Iron Tyson lands a really nice looking cross but Tree Knee Dad seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Iron Tyson moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Iron Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Tree Knee Dad as he connects with a hook.
Iron Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Iron Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iron Tyson.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Iron Tyson misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad drives through with a takedown into Iron Tyson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Iron Tyson sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shogun Iron Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Iron Tyson takes one to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
Iron Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson jabs at Tree Knee Dad's body.
Iron Tyson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Iron Tyson lands with an overhand left.
Iron Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron Tyson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab.
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Iron Tyson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tree Knee Dad should have avoided that one.
Iron Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tree Knee Dad on the side of the head.#T1#
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Iron Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Iron Tyson takes one to the side of the head.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Iron Tyson misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the liver by Iron Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Iron Tyson defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Iron Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron Tyson lands a jab to Tree Knee Dad's midsection.
Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.#T2#
Iron Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iron Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Iron Tyson strikes.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad takes one to the chin there.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tree Knee Dad duly obliges.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight right.
It looked like Tree Knee Dad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Iron Tyson blocks it.
Iron Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Iron Tyson moves away and avoids it.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Iron Tyson connects with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Iron Tyson 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.
Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Iron Tyson.
Tree Knee Dad cracks a nice hook into Iron Tyson's ribs.
Iron Tyson tries a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad feinted with a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Iron Tyson.
A lazy left from Tree Knee Dad finds it's target.
Iron Tyson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Iron Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tree Knee Dad, as that shot connected.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iron Tyson tries to bum rush Tree Knee Dad with a series of wild strikes but Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick as Iron Tyson jumps back.
Iron Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Jab, jab by Tree Knee Dad - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Iron Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Iron Tyson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Shogun Iron Tyson just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iron Tyson in his tracks.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iron Tyson is able to avoid easily.
Tree Knee Dad walks into a jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson cracks Tree Knee Dad with a good jab.
Iron Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron Tyson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron Tyson throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Iron Tyson shakes it off.
Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big counter combination but Iron Tyson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Iron Tyson lands an overhand right.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it.
Iron Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Iron Tyson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Iron Tyson scores with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Iron Tyson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Iron Tyson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Iron Tyson is out of range.
Iron Tyson takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Iron Tyson slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.#T2#
Iron Tyson throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Tree Knee Dad was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Iron Tyson defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Iron Tyson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Iron Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Tree Knee Dad finds it's target.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron Tyson moves away.
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron Tyson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Iron Tyson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Iron Tyson slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson connects with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left. #T3#
Iron Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but Iron Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice cross.
Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iron Tyson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron Tyson manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Iron Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Iron Tyson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Iron Tyson is out of range. #T4#
Iron Tyson works Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Iron Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron Tyson slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tree Knee Dad's sensitive parts.
A left lands for Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a looping left.
Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Iron Tyson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Good leg kick by Tree Knee Dad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Iron Tyson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Iron Tyson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iron Tyson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Iron Tyson cracks Tree Knee Dad with a good jab.
Iron Tyson jabs Tree Knee Dad right on the nose. Tree Knee Dad blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Iron Tyson - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron Tyson scores with a hook.
Iron Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iron Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iron Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Iron Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Iron Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iron Tyson looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad dips to his left and cracks Iron Tyson with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the button.
Iron Tyson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Iron Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a takedown. Iron Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Tree Knee Dad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iron Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Iron Tyson throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but Iron Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Iron Tyson.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Iron Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Shogun Iron Tyson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tree Knee Dad at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Iron Tyson strikes.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Iron Tyson misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Iron Tyson avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Iron Tyson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron Tyson checks it well.
Iron Tyson blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range.
Iron Tyson throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iron Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Iron Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Iron Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron Tyson.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson.
A quick step to the side and Tree Knee Dad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Iron Tyson's shoulder, as Iron Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iron Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Iron Tyson lands a jab to Tree Knee Dad's midsection.
Iron Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron Tyson misses with a straight right.
As Iron Tyson backs away, Tree Knee Dad returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Iron Tyson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tree Knee Dad at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iron Tyson! But no joy.
Iron Tyson scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Iron Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Iron Tyson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Iron Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iron Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tree Knee Dad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Iron Tyson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iron Tyson checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shogun Iron Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iron Tyson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shogun Iron Tyson!

Shogun Iron Tyson is the new lightweight champion!
Shogun Iron Tyson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Venum Tree Knee Dad stepped up to the mic, saying '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: CEFC 255     
Date:   Sep 30, 2017
#R1#
Karjalainen misses with a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Karjalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karjalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Karjalainen counters by clinching up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karjalainen misses with a wild combination.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Karjalainen's defenses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.#T1#
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Karjalainen's defenses.
Karjalainen avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karjalainen. Karjalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Karjalainen is just out of range.
Karjalainen misses with a straight left.
Karjalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karjalainen momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karjalainen on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad cracks Karjalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Karjalainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Karjalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Karjalainen off the cage and back into range.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karjalainen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Karjalainen slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Karjalainen's shoulder, as Karjalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Karjalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tree Knee Dad goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Karjalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Tree Knee Dad counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Karjalainen is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head. It's preventing any offense from Tree Knee Dad, at least for the moment.
Karjalainen keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Karjalainen trying to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Karjalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Karjalainen is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Karjalainen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad is desperately trying to improve his position but Karjalainen has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Karjalainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tree Knee Dad is looking to escape.
Karjalainen controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen tries to counter by closing the distance.
A clash of legs there as Karjalainen blocks the low kick.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hook to the body.
Karjalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tree Knee Dad lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karjalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karjalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tree Knee Dad walks into a left hand.
Tree Knee Dad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karjalainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karjalainen throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Karjalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tree Knee Dad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karjalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Karjalainen misses the jab.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Karjalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad looking to score a takedown here. Karjalainen is defending well but Tree Knee Dad drives through and ends up in Karjalainen's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Karjalainen is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karjalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karjalainen struggling a bit here.
Karjalainen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Karjalainen is working away.
Karjalainen regains half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karjalainen keeps working.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Karjalainen defends it.
Karjalainen wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Karjalainen won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karjalainen wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the action here.
Karjalainen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karjalainen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Karjalainen defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karjalainen can do to turn this around?
Karjalainen looks for the body kick but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Karjalainen.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Karjalainen checks it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karjalainen on the side of the head.
Jab by Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination. Karjalainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Karjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Karjalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tree Knee Dad throwing a counter right hand but Karjalainen manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karjalainen slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a wild body kick that Tree Knee Dad sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Tree Knee Dad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Karjalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tree Knee Dad.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick which misses Tree Knee Dad's front leg but catches the back leg as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the nose.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karjalainen has time to react.
Karjalainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tree Knee Dad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tree Knee Dad steps away.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Karjalainen ducked under it nicely.
Karjalainen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karjalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karjalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Teemu Karjalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karjalainen scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karjalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tree Knee Dad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tree Knee Dad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Karjalainen with an open hand slap.
Karjalainen motions for Tree Knee Dad to come forward. Karjalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad fails with the takedown.#T3#
Karjalainen takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Karjalainen's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Karjalainen moves out of range.
Karjalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karjalainen throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Karjalainen throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Karjalainen's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad backing away here, and Karjalainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
A big right from Karjalainen misses.
Karjalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karjalainen moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to Karjalainen's midsection.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Karjalainen avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karjalainen.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Karjalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Tree Knee Dad finds it's target.
Karjalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad dips to his left and cracks Karjalainen with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Karjalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tree Knee Dad or perhaps it was just good defense by Karjalainen, which made it look bad. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Karjalainen there.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.
Karjalainen throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the nose.
Karjalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tree Knee Dad circles away quickly and effectively.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice combination. Karjalainen backs away looking to recover.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karjalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karjalainen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Karjalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Karjalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a double leg but Karjalainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot lands for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Karjalainen should have avoided that one.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Karjalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
And Karjalainen responds with a good body kick, but Tree Knee Dad manages to step out the way in time.
Tree Knee Dad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Karjalainen misses. #T3#
Karjalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karjalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
enabling Karjalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Karjalainen misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Tree Knee Dad.
A leg kick checked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karjalainen throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Karjalainen's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Karjalainen's head back.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a combination but Karjalainen avoids it well.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Karjalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karjalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karjalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
A nice combination there by Tree Knee Dad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad had his way with Teemu Karjalainen in that round.
That's time! Tree Knee Dad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karjalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Karjalainen is out of range.
Karjalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karjalainen slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the nose.
Karjalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karjalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karjalainen swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karjalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad. #T1#
Karjalainen misses with a head kick.
Karjalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries a low kick but Karjalainen avoids it.
Karjalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tree Knee Dad steps away.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen looks to land a body kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a double leg but Karjalainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karjalainen continues to drive forward.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bum rush Karjalainen with a series of wild strikes but Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tree Knee Dad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karjalainen throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Karjalainen wants to counter the offense by Tree Knee Dad and move into the clinch position.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Karjalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tree Knee Dad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Karjalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karjalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
Karjalainen takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Karjalainen moved out of range nicely.
Karjalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Karjalainen wants to counter the offense by Tree Knee Dad and move into the clinch position.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karjalainen in his tracks.
Karjalainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karjalainen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karjalainen's hands.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad avoids the head kick by Karjalainen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karjalainen.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the head. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tree Knee Dad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Karjalainen is trying to control Tree Knee Dad's posture but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Karjalainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karjalainen is trying to control Tree Knee Dad's posture but Tree Knee Dad avoids it. #T4#
Karjalainen is looking for a sweep.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but Karjalainen manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karjalainen landing strikes.
Tree Knee Dad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Karjalainen is trying to control but can't.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Karjalainen is working away.
Tree Knee Dad blocks the strikes from Karjalainen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice short shot to Karjalainen's temple.
Tree Knee Dad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tree Knee Dad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

An out of breath Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CEFC 252     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Probong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Probong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Probong to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad feints and then cracks Probong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Probong down. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Probong quickly recovers to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tree Knee Dad's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Probong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tree Knee Dad is keen to just control but Probong is a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass to mount but Probong is defending the position.
Probong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tree Knee Dad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tree Knee Dad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Probong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Probong is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Probong is retaining full guard.
Probong keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Probong looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad is in close to Probong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad passes Probong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Probong's head.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but Probong is blocking nicely.
Probong is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Probong trying to control here.
Probong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tree Knee Dad uses his free foot to push down on Probong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Probong.
Probong is squirming around, avoiding Tree Knee Dad's attempts to control the action.
Probong is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Probong is on top in guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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.#T3#
Probong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.
Probong trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Probong preventing the sweep.
Tree Knee Dad wants to hit a switch here but Probong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tree Knee Dad there!
Probong tries to control but Tree Knee Dad wriggling away.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Probong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Probong wants to control the pace but Tree Knee Dad is squirming around nicely.
Tree Knee Dad is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Probong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Probong drops his hands momentarily and Tree Knee Dad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Probong can do to turn this around?
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probong.
Probong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Probong ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
A little feinted left hand from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Probong shakes it off.
Probong throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Probong ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Probong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Probong.
Probong digs a right hand underneath Tree Knee Dad's ribcage. Tree Knee Dad let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad lands with a left to the head.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body.
Probong working aggressively here.
Probong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tree Knee Dad backwards.
Probong misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad digs a right hand into Probong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Probong's gas tank.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hand that snaps the head of Probong backwards.
Probong has a couple of punches blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Probong blocks an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad crunches a lovely knee into Probong's ribcage.
Good body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
A shot in the inside from Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Probong prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Probong backwards. #T2#
Probong has a couple of punches blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Probong's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tree Knee Dad pushes Probong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tree Knee Dad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as Probong controls his hands.
Tree Knee Dad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Probong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Probong backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries a body shot but Probong blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad missing with knees to the body.
Probong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad presses Probong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Probong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tree Knee Dad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Probong is breathing heavily.
Probong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Probong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Probong pushes Tree Knee Dad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Probong avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shot to the side of Probong's head.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body.
Probong has a couple of punches blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Probong misses with a body punch. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for subs off his back but Probong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Probong is looking to take a break and control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Probong pulls his head out easily.
Probong controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Probong from controlling successfully.
Probong won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Probong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Probong is aware though and is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Probong 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.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong avoids it easily.
Probong throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Probong. That did some damage!
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Probong shakes it off.
Tree Knee Dad stalks Probong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Probong's face. Probong staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Probong.
A slapping leg kick lands for Probong.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a two punch combination.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Tree Knee Dad.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probong throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Probong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but Probong avoids it.
Probong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Probong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a counter combo.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Probong counters with a thumping low kick.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Probong walks into a left hand.
Tree Knee Dad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Probong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Probong slips under a jab.
Probong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Probong throws a head kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sni Probong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice cross.
Probong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Probong at a distance. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Probong's calf.
Probong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probong throws a counter combo.
Probong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tree Knee Dad has time to react.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a chopping leg kick but Probong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Probong throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Probong is out of range and Tree Knee Dad settles back down.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a head kick by Probong.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.#T3#
Probong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
A quick step to the side and Tree Knee Dad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Probong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Probong saw that one coming.
And Probong responds with a good body kick, but Tree Knee Dad manages to step out the way in time.
Probong tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Probong off the cage and back into range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Probong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Probong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Probong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad tests Probong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad shoots for a double leg takedown but Probong sprawls well. He's pushed Tree Knee Dad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Probong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tree Knee Dad blocks it well.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Probong throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Probong blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Probong moved out of range nicely.
Probong connects with a body shot.
Probong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Probong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Probong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probong moves away.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Probong.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a straight right. Probong didn't see that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad works the jab nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Probong was well out of range.
A combination from Tree Knee Dad does no damage.
Probong misses with a hook.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Probong throws a head kick that misses.
Probong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
and Probong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Probong lands a nice shot that snaps Tree Knee Dad's head back.
Probong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probong.
Probong throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Probong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tree Knee Dad stalks Probong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Probong's face. Probong staggers backwards, shaken.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Probong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Probong did well to prevent Tree Knee Dad getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probong trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad is stalling here. Probong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tree Knee Dad seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Probong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get back to half guard.
Probong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Probong trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but Probong is controlling well. #SU2#
Probong decides to return to a standing position.
Good standup being displayed there by Tree Knee Dad as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Probong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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 misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Probong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Probong throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Probong counters with a nice body shot.
Probong scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probong digs a good body shot into Tree Knee Dad's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Probong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Probong avoids it really well and circles away.
Probong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Probong counters by moving into the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land knees in the clinch but Probong avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Probong - that landed with a thud.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Probong is defending well for now.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a body shot from Probong.
Probong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Probong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Probong avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad had his way with Sni Probong in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Probong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Good shot there by Tree Knee Dad.
Probong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Probong as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Probong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad throwing a counter right hand but Probong manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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.
Probong is looking to slow Tree Knee Dad down with leg kicks.
Probong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probong manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Probong's hands.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probong moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Probong.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Probong moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Probong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from 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.
Probong misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Probong's shoulder, as Probong tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probong.
A combination from Tree Knee Dad does no damage.
Probong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Probong takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Probong is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sni Probong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Probong just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Tree Knee Dad gets the takedown into side control.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Probong is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Probong is trying to control Tree Knee Dad's posture but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Probong is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Probong taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Probong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Probong is working away.
Probong can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad working away.
Probong is trying to get back to half guard.
Probong is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Probong tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Probong with a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tree Knee Dad 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

Venum Tree Knee Dad retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Venum Tree Knee Dad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEFC 250     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Ekaku Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ekaku Jr throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a double jab.
Ekaku Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tree Knee Dad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekaku Jr needs to keep his hands up - Tree Knee Dad had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Tree Knee Dad catches Ekaku Jr right on the button with a cross.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Ekaku Jr's defenses.
The fighters circling - Ekaku Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekaku Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku Jr. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Tree Knee Dad lands.
Ekaku Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a takedown into Ekaku Jr's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad is pushing down on Ekaku Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Tree Knee Dad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku Jr controlling the position for now.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ekaku Jr holds on to Tree Knee Dad around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Tree Knee Dad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ekaku Jr hang on?
Ekaku Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass Ekaku Jr's guard but actually Ekaku Jr recovers to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand that misses.
Ekaku Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass into half guard but Ekaku Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ekaku Jr is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Ekaku Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Tree Knee Dad's brow.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ekaku Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ekaku Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ekaku Jr's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ekaku Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Ekaku Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Ekaku Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tree Knee Dad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ekaku Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ekaku Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tree Knee Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ekaku Jr wants to control the pace but Tree Knee Dad is squirming around nicely.
Ekaku Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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 is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tree Knee Dad manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is defending well. #T1#
Ekaku Jr trying to control the action but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking to work some ground and pound but Ekaku Jr has wrist control.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad passes into half guard. #T3#
Ekaku Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad passes Ekaku Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but Tree Knee Dad has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura but Ekaku Jr is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad working the head with strikes.
Ekaku Jr gets back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Ekaku Jr defends it.
Ekaku Jr gets full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes from guard but Ekaku Jr blocks nicely.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a couple of short punches.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Ekaku Jr is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ekaku Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
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 time! Ekaku Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Ekaku Jr moves out of range.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ekaku Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ekaku Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Tree Knee Dad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr slips under a jab.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands the left hand.
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 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Ekaku Jr misses with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in but Ekaku Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Ekaku Jr moved out of range.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a takedown into Ekaku Jr's guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ekaku Jr 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.
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head to control his posture.
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Ekaku Jr controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad throws a strike but Ekaku Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
Ekaku Jr keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ekaku Jr controls Tree Knee Dad momentarily but Tree Knee Dad frees himself. #T4#
Ekaku Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tree Knee Dad manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ekaku Jr preventing the sweep.
Ekaku Jr works over Tree Knee Dad with some ground and pound from guard.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tree Knee Dad has momentary wrist control but Ekaku Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ekaku Jr is working Tree Knee Dad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ekaku Jr 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, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Ekaku Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku Jr is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Ekaku Jr saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Ekaku Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekaku Jr is looking to chop away at Tree Knee Dad's legs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Ekaku Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Ekaku Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad tests Ekaku Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ekaku Jr's hands.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekaku Jr on the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Ekaku Jr's shoulder, as Ekaku Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Ekaku Jr - just one landing.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Ekaku Jr's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Ekaku Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad sprawls well initially but Ekaku Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Ekaku Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.#T3#
Ekaku Jr with a nice head shot there.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ekaku Jr keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Ekaku Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ekaku Jr wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tree Knee Dad with a solid left hand.
Ekaku Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekaku Jr distracts Tree Knee Dad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ekaku Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ekaku Jr won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku Jr is one step ahead there.
Ekaku Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tree Knee Dad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ekaku Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ekaku Jr connects with a nice short shot to Tree Knee Dad's temple.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Venum Tree Knee Dad 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekaku Jr, right into the meat.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Ekaku Jr right on the nose. Ekaku Jr blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ekaku Jr looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Ekaku Jr's head.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tree Knee Dad but Tree Knee Dad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr 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 lands with a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Ekaku Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ekaku Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Ekaku Jr avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku Jr scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Tree Knee Dad - just one landing.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekaku Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot that sends Ekaku Jr's belly button to the back.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Ekaku Jr's front leg with a kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Ekaku Jr misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tree Knee Dad momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Ekaku Jr misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Ekaku Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tree Knee Dad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tree Knee Dad tries to buck Ekaku Jr off but Ekaku Jr is having none of it.
Ekaku Jr cracks Tree Knee Dad with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Ekaku Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tree Knee Dad looks to move to half guard but instead Ekaku Jr has passed into mount! Damn!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr landing punches.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ekaku Jr seems content to control.
Ekaku Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ekaku Jr connects with a nice short shot to Tree Knee Dad's temple.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ekaku Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
I've got Tree Knee Dad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 47:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

Venum Tree Knee Dad is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

 

Event: CEFC 249     
Date:   Aug 05, 2017
#R1#
Ekaku Jr works the jab nicely.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Ekaku Jr was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a double leg but Ekaku Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks right into an uppercut from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad feints the counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Ekaku Jr's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt - Ekaku Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ekaku Jr under the eye.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Ekaku Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ekaku Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad with a jab.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekaku Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ekaku Jr checks it well.
Ekaku Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab.#TD#
Ekaku Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku Jr with a nice head shot there.
Ekaku Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Ekaku Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep here but Tree Knee Dad controlling him for the moment.
Ekaku Jr managing to control the position.
Ekaku Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree Knee Dad is one step ahead there.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ekaku Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tree Knee Dad's guard. #REVR#
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tree Knee Dad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad is still trying to improve position.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to keep Ekaku Jr in close.
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.#T4#
Ekaku Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ekaku Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ekaku Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.#SUB2#
Ekaku Jr 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, Ekaku Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ekaku Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekaku Jr manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Ekaku Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ekaku Jr lands an overhand right.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
A jab from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ekaku Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ekaku Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad needs to keep his hands up - Ekaku Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekaku Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick which misses Tree Knee Dad's front leg but catches the back leg as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Ekaku Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku Jr.#T1##TD#
Ekaku Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tree Knee Dad passes into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ekaku Jr defending well though.
Ekaku Jr 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!
Ekaku Jr is hanging on to Tree Knee Dad's back as he tries to escape.
Ekaku Jr throwing damaging strikes from the back! Tree Knee Dad could be in trouble here! #T2#
Ekaku Jr is looking to control Tree Knee Dad but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekaku Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ekaku Jr is landing with strikes from the back.
Ekaku Jr scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ekaku Jr lands punches and elbows.
Tree Knee Dad wants to escape the position.
Ekaku Jr is landing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad tries to break free.
I would not like to be Tree Knee Dad right now.
A lull in the action here.
Ekaku Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Tree Knee Dad buck him off.
Ekaku Jr is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Tree Knee Dad staying busy and making it hard for Ekaku Jr to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tree Knee Dad tries to escape but Ekaku Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ekaku Jr scores with punches from the back.
Ekaku Jr punches Tree Knee Dad on the ear.
Tree Knee Dad felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad tries to escape but Ekaku Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ekaku Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tree Knee Dad can do to turn this around?
Ekaku Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Tree Knee Dad manages to turn into his guard.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad working some strikes from top position.
Ekaku Jr is trying to keep Tree Knee Dad in close.
Ekaku Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ekaku Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Ekaku Jr is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Ekaku Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakuin Ekaku Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Ekaku Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Ekaku Jr looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Ekaku Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Ekaku Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ekaku Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot that snaps Ekaku Jr's head back.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ekaku Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ekaku Jr cracks the inside of Tree Knee Dad's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Ekaku Jr 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's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekaku Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tree Knee Dad scrambles back to his feet.
Ekaku Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr shoots and misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku Jr misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekaku Jr connects with a right hand. Tree Knee Dad shakes it off.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Ekaku Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick as Ekaku Jr jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2##TD#
Ekaku Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekaku Jr is in close to Tree Knee Dad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tree Knee Dad is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad is fighting to break Ekaku Jr's control of his arms but Ekaku Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku Jr is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ekaku Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ekaku Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ekaku Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ekaku Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ekaku Jr preventing the sweep.
Ekaku Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for a guillotine here but Ekaku Jr defends easily.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Ekaku Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ekaku Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick.
Ekaku Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick from Ekaku Jr misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Ekaku Jr checks it.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Ekaku Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Ekaku Jr ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ekaku Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Ekaku Jr dips to his left and cracks Tree Knee Dad with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ekaku Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot.
Ekaku Jr ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.#T1#
Ekaku Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Ekaku Jr misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Ekaku Jr's head back.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Ekaku Jr with an open hand slap.
Tree Knee Dad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ekaku Jr defends well and Tree Knee Dad ends up having to push Ekaku Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekaku Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku Jr walks into a straight right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku Jr moves away.
Ekaku Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Ekaku Jr misses.
Ekaku Jr 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 punishes Ekaku Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ekaku Jr swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Ekaku Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr throws out a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and Ekaku Jr only half commits.
Ekaku Jr misses with a straight right.
Ekaku Jr throws a low kick, looking for Tree Knee Dad's leg but Tree Knee Dad calmly moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Donk. Ekaku Jr catches Tree Knee Dad right on the button with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand #TD#
so Ekaku Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Ekaku Jr from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad controls Ekaku Jr momentarily but Ekaku Jr frees himself.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ekaku Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Ekaku Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Tree Knee Dad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ekaku Jr pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Ekaku Jr is working from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but missing.
Ekaku Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tree Knee Dad stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.#T4#
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 throws a big right hand that misses.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad landing with the ground and pound.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ekaku Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tree Knee Dad, into his guard. #REVR#
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Venum Tree Knee Dad 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! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
A clash of legs there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the low kick.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a low kick but Ekaku Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Tree Knee Dad dips to his left and cracks Ekaku Jr with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ekaku Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Ekaku Jr is out of range.
Ekaku Jr digs a good hook to Tree Knee Dad's body.
Ekaku Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Ekaku Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku Jr misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tree Knee Dad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekaku Jr can pounce on him. #T1#
Ekaku Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku Jr.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekaku Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku Jr throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad checks a leg kick nicely.
Ekaku Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku Jr.
Ekaku Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Ekaku Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ekaku Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ekaku Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekaku Jr moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Ekaku Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ekaku Jr misses with a combination
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku Jr misses with a looping left.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekaku Jr. Ekaku Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ekaku Jr fails with the takedown.
Ekaku Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range and Ekaku Jr settles back down.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekaku Jr slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Good shot there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Ekaku Jr moves away and avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ekaku Jr!
Ekaku Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad with the counter takedown but Ekaku Jr avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Ekaku Jr blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Ekaku Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku Jr swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tree Knee Dad postures up in Ekaku Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ekaku Jr blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ekaku Jr controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Ekaku Jr controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but Ekaku Jr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T4#
Tree Knee Dad is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ekaku Jr working the head with strikes.
Ekaku Jr taking a breather here.
Ekaku Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tree Knee Dad manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ekaku Jr wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ekaku Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ekaku Jr wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ekaku Jr defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tree Knee Dad 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

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.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'God Bless all. Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'.

 

Event: EVO 317: Obliteratii vs Todd     
Date:   Jun 07, 2017
#R1#
Fuujin misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fuujin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuujin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tree Knee Dad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tree Knee Dad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab.
Fuujin lands a lovely overhand right.
Fuujin ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Fuujin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fuujin lands a nice looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Fuujin moves out of range.
Fuujin ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Fuujin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuujin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Fuujin loads up on a big left hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Fuujin's head but Fuujin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Fuujin's defenses.
Tree Knee Dad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fuujin is out of range and Tree Knee Dad settles back down. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Fuujin saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Fuujin is looking to slow Tree Knee Dad down with leg kicks.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Fuujin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuujin slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Fuujin slips the punch.
Fuujin walks into a straight right hand from Tree Knee Dad.#TD#
Fuujin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.
Fuujin works his way into side control. #T2#
Fuujin 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 tries to improve position but can't.
Tree Knee Dad being controlled for a moment.
Fuujin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fuujin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuujin pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Fuujin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tree Knee Dad!
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Tree Knee Dad is squirming around nicely.
Fuujin content just to control the position here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fuujin looking to control but Tree Knee Dad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to escape the mount.
Fuujin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tree Knee Dad is looking to escape. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad is desperately trying to improve his position but Fuujin has a good base and remains in mount.
Tree Knee Dad is squirming around, avoiding Fuujin's attempts to control the action.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to escape the mount.
Fuujin content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuujin wants to control the pace but Tree Knee Dad is squirming around nicely.
Fuujin controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Fuujin throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Fuujin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fuujin misses with a body shot.
Fuujin misses the shot to the body.
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Fuujin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuujin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Fuujin saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Fuujin.
Fuujin misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Tree Knee Dad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fuujin walks into a jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Fuujin saw that one coming.
Fuujin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuujin.
Fuujin loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Fuujin misses its target.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Tree Knee Dad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fuujin's head.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuujin misses with a wild body shot.
Fuujin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuujin throws a quick inside leg kick.
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.
A slow jab from Fuujin misses its intended target.
Fuujin misses with a hook
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuujin.
Fuujin lands with a right hand.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Fuujin.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Fuujin avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin lands with a hook. Tree Knee Dad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fuujin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuujin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fuujin lands a nice shot that snaps Tree Knee Dad's head back. #TD#
Fuujin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tree Knee Dad's half guard.
Fuujin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuujin trying to mount his opponent but Tree Knee Dad defends it.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuujin controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Fuujin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad moves into full guard.
Fuujin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fuujin stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.#T4#
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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuujin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fuujin trying to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad passes Fuujin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fuujin is looking to control Tree Knee Dad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuujin avoid being mounted?
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Fuujin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Kazuka Fuujin 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.
#R3#
Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
A jab from Fuujin misses.
Fuujin throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Tree Knee Dad finds it's target.
Fuujin misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fuujin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tree Knee Dad but Tree Knee Dad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fuujin throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Fuujin shoots in looking for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad tries to sprawl out of it but Fuujin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tree Knee Dad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuujin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Fuujin moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuujin tries to counter with a takedown but Tree Knee Dad is quick to defend against it.
Fuujin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Fuujin strikes.
Fuujin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuujin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tree Knee Dad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuujins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuujin throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Fuujin's defenses.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuujin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Fuujin misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through Fuujin's defenses.
Fuujin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuujin moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Nice defenses there by Fuujin.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Fuujin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tree Knee Dad to the mat! Tree Knee Dad manages to get full guard.
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. #REVB#
Fuujin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Fuujin keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Tree Knee Dad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuujin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuujin is really struggling to control Tree Knee Dad but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuujin is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Fuujin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fuujin.
Fuujin 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.
Fuujin managing to control the position.
Fuujin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Fuujin moved out of range nicely.
Fuujin staying out of range there.
Fuujin connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Tree Knee Dad.
Fuujin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fuujin loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Fuujin shoots in for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuka Fuujin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Fuujin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fuujin connects with a nice looking jab.
Tree Knee Dad sizes up Fuujin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fuujin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fuujin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuujin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fuujin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tree Knee Dad defends well and Fuujin ends up having to push Tree Knee Dad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fuujin throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fuujin checks a leg kick.
Fuujin throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fuujin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Fuujin avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Tree Knee Dad catches Fuujin right on the button with a cross.
Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad walks into a stiff left hand from Fuujin.
No joy there for Fuujin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Fuujin ducked under it nicely.
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin lunges at Tree Knee Dad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tree Knee Dad's hand.
That kick from Tree Knee Dad tenderised Fuujin's leg. Fuujin is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
A quick step to the side and Fuujin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fuujin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Fuujin.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Fuujin moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Fuujin misses.
Fuujin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand
and Fuujin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuujin throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Fuujin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
Nice cross by Tree Knee Dad.
Fuujin misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuujin moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fuujin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fuujin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fuujin ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fuujin manages to avoid it.
Fuujin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fuujins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Fuujin misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
Tree Knee Dad wants to land a leg kick but Fuujin is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fuujin counters with an outside leg kick.
Fuujin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Fuujin.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Fuujin was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Fuujin misses the jab.
Fuujin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fuujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fuujin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fuujin lands a jab to the nose.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Fuujin.
A countering left hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad stuns Fuujin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Fuujin counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Fuujin is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Fuujin.
Fuujin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree Knee Dad. That snapped Fuujin's head back.
Fuujin lands a body shot.
Fuujin defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Fuujin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target.
Fuujin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Fuujin moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Fuujin counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fuujin fails with a takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Fuujin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuka Fuujin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Fuujin's head but Fuujin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Fuujin.
Tree Knee Dad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuujin.
Fuujin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tree Knee Dad but Tree Knee Dad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuujin.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Fuujin strikes.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Fuujin.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Kazuka Fuujin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Fuujin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Fuujin scores with a takedown into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fuujin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions off his back.
Fuujin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to get back to full guard here but Fuujin has managed to pass to side control instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Fuujin is trying to get an arm triangle but Tree Knee Dad is defending well.
Fuujin has knee on belly momentarily but Tree Knee Dad bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fuujin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to improve his position but Fuujin is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get to full guard.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuujin's guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad slips nicely into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuujin keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad trying to advance position but Fuujin counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass into half guard but Fuujin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fuujin is in guard.#REVR#
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuujin is stalling in the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuujin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad is staying active underneath Fuujin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Fuujin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad is refusing to be controlled, as Fuujin sits in half guard.
Kazuka Fuujin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to get back to full guard here but Fuujin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bench press Fuujin off him but Fuujin keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tree Knee Dad stops Fuujin from passing to mount.
Tree Knee Dad is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuka Fuujin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fuujin 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuka Fuujin!

Our winner, Kazuka Fuujin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Venum Tree Knee Dad stepped up to the mic, saying '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: EVO 05102017     
Date:   May 10, 2017
#R1#
Bardanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bardanos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Bardanos ducked under it nicely.
Bardanos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tree Knee Dad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bardanos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bardanos defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Bardanos attempts a counter takedown but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well and moves away.
Bardanos scores with a nice right hand.
Bardanos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Bardanos avoids it easily.
Bardanos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bardanos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bardanos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bardanos throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bardanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Bardanos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad sprawls well initially but Bardanos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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 is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bardanos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bardanos's back!
I really don't envy Bardanos right now. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bardanos defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad is hanging on to Bardanos's back as he tries to escape.
Tree Knee Dad misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bardanos with him. Bardanos is trying to defend but Tree Knee Dad has an arm under the chin now! Bardanos grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Venum Tree Knee Dad!
During a confident post fight interview, Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 03312017     
Date:   Mar 31, 2017
#R1#
Fuujin misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuujin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuujin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuujin slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fuujin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fuujin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tree Knee Dad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Fuujin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fuujin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad stands and throws Fuujin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fuujin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad grinds an elbow into Fuujin's temple.
Tree Knee Dad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tree Knee Dad working away.
Fuujin tries to buck Tree Knee Dad off but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Fuujin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad landing a few strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad working away.
Tree Knee Dad postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with some ground and pound. Fuujin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fuujin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tree Knee Dad's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura but Fuujin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tree Knee Dad to get the leverage.
Tree Knee Dad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuujin's head.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Fuujin is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2##SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuujin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fuujin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tree Knee Dad is working away from the top position though.
Fuujin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fuujin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuujin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuujin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fuujin tries to get to full guard but Tree Knee Dad has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fuujin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuujin trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Fuujin gets full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad passes Fuujin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad thows a huge punch but Fuujin dodges it nicely.
Fuujin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tree Knee Dad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad is nestled in close to Fuujin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tree Knee Dad thows a huge punch but Fuujin dodges it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Fuujin is defending well. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fuujin defends it well. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fuujin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but Fuujin defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Fuujin or perhaps it was just good defense by Tree Knee Dad, which made it look bad.
Fuujin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Fuujin attempts a counter takedown but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well and moves away.
Fuujin tries for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad circles away easily
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Fuujin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tree Knee Dad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fuujin is in Tree Knee Dad's guard.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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. #REVB#
Fuujin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tree Knee Dad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass to mount but Fuujin is defending the position.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fuujin! #T1#
Fuujin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fuujin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fuujin and Tree Knee Dad has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Fuujin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fuujin sneaks back into half guard.
Fuujin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big elbow that misses.
Tree Knee Dad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tree Knee Dad passes Fuujin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fuujin gets full guard.
Fuujin can't keep his opponent in guard - Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fuujin defends it well.
Fuujin is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass to full mount but Fuujin defends it. #T4#
Fuujin wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Tree Knee Dad works his way into side control.
Fuujin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Fuujin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuujin gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fuujin shoots in for a double leg but Tree Knee Dad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Fuujin shoots for a takedown but Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Fuujin drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Fuujin 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, Fuujin has managed to get both his arms back between Tree Knee Dad's legs - danger averted.
Fuujin preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuujin advances position into side control!#T1#
Tree Knee Dad sneaks back into half guard.
Fuujin trying to mount his opponent but Tree Knee Dad defends it.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to get back to full guard here but Fuujin has managed to pass to side control instead.
A control attempt from Tree Knee Dad but he's now mounted!
Tree Knee Dad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kazuka Fuujin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fuujin trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad tries to hold on but Fuujin pushes him away.
Tree Knee Dad is trying desperately to improve position.
Fuujin avoids the attempt from Tree Knee Dad to control.
Tree Knee Dad is trying desperately to improve position.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Fuujin controlling the pace for now.
Tree Knee Dad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuujin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fuujin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuujin is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fuujin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tree Knee Dad gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuujin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Fuujin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tree Knee Dad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tree Knee Dad in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tree Knee Dad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fuujin down.
Tree Knee Dad blocks the strikes from Fuujin.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fuujin some visible discomfort.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
Well Tree Knee Dad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

During a confident post fight interview, Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 303: Tsoi vs Saibot     
Date:   Mar 09, 2017
#R1#
Koks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Koks. Those never looked like landing.
Koks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koks misses with a lunging right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Koks checks it.
Koks throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Koks throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Koks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Koks.
Koks misses with a hook #TD2#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Koks has control of Tree Knee Dad's left arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage.
Koks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad passes Koks's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a punch from half guard.
Koks is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is trying to work for a kimura but Koks is defending well. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koks is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Koks won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad is still trying to improve position.
Tree Knee Dad missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES#
Koks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tree Knee Dad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koks.
A head punch on the inside from Koks fails to land.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koks after a bit of a struggle.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koks.
Tree Knee Dad tries a body shot but Koks blocks it.
Koks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koks prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koks lands an elbow just above Tree Knee Dad 's eye.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC#
Koks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way round the side to connect with Koks's head.
Tree Knee Dad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Despite the aggression on Tree Knee Dad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tree Knee Dad wants to slow Koks down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been told by Koks's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Koks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Koks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tree Knee Dad can pounce on him.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koks's head backwards.
Koks cracks the inside of Tree Knee Dad's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koks misses the jab.
Koks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Koks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koks throws a hook to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Jab by Koks.
Koks connects with a solid leg kick.
Koks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks misses with the combination.
Koks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
A big right from Koks misses.
Koks moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Koks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Koks moves away and avoids it.
Koks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Koks slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Koks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Tree Knee Dad rushes Koks and presses him up against the cage.
Koks lands a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tree Knee Dads head.
Koks throws a head punch that misses.
Koks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koks managing to block the knees to the body from Tree Knee Dad. #BC#
Koks breaks the clinch.
Koks throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Koks avoids it with no problem.
Koks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks lands a really nice looking cross but Tree Knee Dad seems unphased.
Koks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koks on the side of the head.
Koks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of wild punches.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Koks is just out of range.
Koks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Koks misses.
Koks slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but Koks avoids it.
Koks with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koks.
Tree Knee Dad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koks can pounce on him.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Koks misses the target.
Koks throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Koks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koks with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koks. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
letting Koks counter with a right hand.
Koks 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Koks.
Tree Knee Dad cracks a nice hook into Koks's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
A left and a right from Koks both land. Nice combination.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Koks throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Koks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Jab by Koks.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a combination
and Koks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koks misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Koks moved out of range nicely.
Koks scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Koks thuds his right hand into Tree Knee Dad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koks with a jab.
Koks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koks throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad stalks Koks and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koks's face. Koks staggers backwards, shaken.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koks looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Koks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tree Knee Dad under the eye.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Koks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koks.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Koks strikes.
Koks misses with a hook #TD2#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a single leg into guard. Koks didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Koks keeps moving.
Koks looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koks can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ground and pound from Tree Knee Dad seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Koks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafal Koks dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Koks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Koks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Koks throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tree Knee Dad dives in and grabs Koks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koks pushes down on Tree Knee Dad's head and hops out.
Koks throws a nice looking combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koks moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Koks avoids it easily.
Koks throws a head kick that misses.
Koks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad clobbers Koks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koks at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tree Knee Dad is able to avoid easily.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a straight right. Koks didn't see that one coming.
Koks is looking to chop away at Tree Knee Dad's legs.
Koks throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koks throws a nice looking combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Koks ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Koks misses the target.
Koks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad stuns Koks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koks misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Koks misses.
Koks throws a big shot that misses.
Rafal Koks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tree Knee Dad connects with the punch.
Tree Knee Dad wants to clinch up but Koks keeps it at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Koks.
Koks moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Koks moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Koks slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Koks. Those never looked like landing.
Koks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Tree Knee Dad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koks doesn't seem phased though.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Koks looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Koks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Koks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range and Koks settles back down.
Koks missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Koks's ribcage but misses.
Koks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Koks shakes it off.#T3#
Koks looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Koks.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Koks avoids the punch easily.
Koks swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Koks.
Koks works over Tree Knee Dad's head and body with a nice combination.
Koks clobbers Tree Knee Dad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koks in his tracks.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tree Knee Dad. That did some damage!
Koks takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but Koks avoids it with no problem.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Koks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Koks swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad with the counter takedown but Koks avoids it easily.
Koks throws a chopping leg kick but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Koks thows a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Koks walks into a jab.
Koks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koks's head.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the head kick by Koks.
It seemed like Tree Knee Dad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Koks misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tree Knee Dad thumps Koks with a low kick.
Donk. Koks catches Tree Knee Dad right on the button with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Koks.
Good leg kick by Tree Knee Dad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tree Knee Dad 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

During a confident post fight interview, Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EVO 293: Tallon vs Bardanos     
Date:   Jan 26, 2017
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saibot in his tracks.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad avoids them all with ease.
Saibot clobbers Tree Knee Dad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tree Knee Dad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tree Knee Dad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saibot swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Saibot misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Saibot half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot looks to land a combination. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tree Knee Dad, right into the meat.
Saibot has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Tree Knee Dad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.#T2#
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Saibot.
Saibot scores with a jab to the head.
Saibot lands with a nice body punch.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad ducks right into an uppercut from Saibot.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tree Knee Dad scrambles back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Tree Knee Dad's shoulder, as Tree Knee Dad tries to avoid the shot.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tree Knee Dad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
Saibot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saibot misses with a looping right.
Saibot connects with a crisp jab.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice cross.#T3#
Saibot works Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a double jab
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saibot is out of range and Tree Knee Dad settles back down.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tree Knee Dad's head backwards.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Saibot misses its target.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Saibot lands a nice hook to Tree Knee Dad's body. Tree Knee Dad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Saibot's shoulder, as Saibot tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
Saibot works the jab nicely.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
A big left from Saibot misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saibot throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Saibot throws a one two combo.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Tree Knee Dad moves away and avoids it.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad drops his hands momentarily and Saibot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tree Knee Dad can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Saibot throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Saibot fails with the takedown.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Saibot should have avoided that one.
Saibot throws a series of punches but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a right hand. Saibot shakes it off.#TD#
Saibot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tree Knee Dad looks to move to half guard but instead Saibot has passed into mount! Damn!
Tree Knee Dad is desperately trying to improve his position but Saibot has a good base and remains in mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tree Knee Dad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saibot.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep. Saibot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saibot's guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad passes Saibot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saibot is pressing down on Tree Knee Dad's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saibot is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saibot has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle here but Saibot uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Saibot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saibot landing a few strikes.
Saibot working the head and body with strikes.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tree Knee Dad is on top in guard. #REVB#
We've been hearing good reports from Saibot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad throws a strike but Saibot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Saibot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saibot 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 Saibot's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes but missing.
Tree Knee Dad stands and throws Saibot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The strikes coming from Tree Knee Dad are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tree Knee Dad working away.
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 Noob Saibot will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Saibot misses with a hook to the body
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Tree Knee Dad clinches with his opponent.
Saibot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tree Knee Dad has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Saibot has clasped his hands together around Tree Knee Dad's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Saibot trying to control the action but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tree Knee Dad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Noob Saibot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.#T1##SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saibot trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to sweep but instead, Saibot has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Saibot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tree Knee Dad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tree Knee Dad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saibot trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Saibot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a triangle but Saibot pushes his legs off easily.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Saibot works over Tree Knee Dad with some ground and pound from guard.
Saibot chips away with some ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Saibot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Saibot avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saibot manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Saibot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saibot trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Saibot is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Saibot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tree Knee Dad passes into side control. #T4#
Saibot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saibot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Saibot struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tree Knee Dad working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tree Knee Dad working the head and body with strikes.
Saibot parries the strikes from Tree Knee Dad easily there. Tree Knee Dad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saibot to escape.
Saibot is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad really dominated that round.
That's time! Saibot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Saibot.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tree Knee Dad pinned against the cage. Tree Knee Dad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot slips under a jab.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Saibot.
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 Saibot. #CL2#
Tree Knee Dad moves into the clinch.
Saibot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad lands a left hand.
Tree Knee Dad pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad scoring well with a low kick there.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a two punch combination.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Saibot checks a leg kick. #TD#
Saibot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T2#
Saibot is nestled in close to Tree Knee Dad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad working for a triangle but Saibot defends it easily.
Saibot trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom. #T3#
Saibot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saibot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tree Knee Dad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saibot's guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad pushing down on Saibot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saibot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saibot is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Saibot throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tree Knee Dad escapes and throws Saibot's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tree Knee Dad working the ground and pound.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad working the ground and pound but Saibot is defending the strikes.
Saibot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saibot is trying to control but can't.
Tree Knee Dad scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saibot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saibot can't keep his opponent in guard - Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tree Knee Dad takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad trying to mount his opponent but Saibot defends it. #SUB#
Saibot actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saibot momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saibot.
A right-left combo lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Saibot checks a low kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad swinging wildly here. #T1#
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Saibot 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.
Saibot misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Tree Knee Dad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saibot tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
Saibot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saibot misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a poor cross that misses
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot cracks Tree Knee Dad with a right hand to the side of the head.
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 slips a jab from Saibot.#T2#
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Saibot misses.
Saibot moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
A big left from Saibot misses.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad takes one to the chin there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
Saibot lands a lovely overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saibot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saibot.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot scores with a sloppy right hand. Tree Knee Dad should have avoided that one.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saibot.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

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 Noob Saibot.
I think Saibot 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!

Noob Saibot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Venum Tree Knee Dad spoke after the fight, saying '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: CEC 490     
Date:   Dec 23, 2016
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a leg kick that knocks Hoshino off balance momentarily.
Hoshino lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tree Knee Dad at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshino swivels and escapes.
Hoshino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tree Knee Dads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino misses with a hook
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a series of strikes. Hoshino will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and clinches up with Hoshino, looking for a takedown. Tree Knee Dad pushes Hoshino against the cage but Hoshino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.#CL2#
Hoshino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoshino.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hoshino.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoshino is leaning against Tree Knee Dad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Hoshino. #T1##BC#
Tree Knee Dad breaks from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to Tree Knee Dad's body. Tree Knee Dad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoshino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tree Knee Dad works the jab nicely.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino tests Tree Knee Dad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tree Knee Dad rather than just go for the knockout.
Tree Knee Dad looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Hoshino tries to counter with a clinch but Tree Knee Dad shakes him off and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Hoshino instigates a clinch.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoshino avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Hoshino blocks an elbow strike from Tree Knee Dad. #T3#
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoshino is trying to maintain a safe position but Tree Knee Dad gets an underhook and turns Hoshino into the cage.
Hoshino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino trying to control the position but instead, Tree Knee Dad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoshino into the cage.
Hoshino tries to stall but Tree Knee Dad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoshino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tree Knee Dad prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tree Knee Dad as Hoshino tries to tie him up.
Tree Knee Dad can't find room to land a body shot as Hoshino controls the action.
Hoshino dodges an elbow strike from Tree Knee Dad.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
Tree Knee Dad tries a body shot but Hoshino blocks it.
Hoshino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tree Knee Dad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hoshino can turn it around.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoshino controls his hands. #T4#
Hoshino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoshino.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Hoshino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tree Knee Dad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino avoiding damage.
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoshino content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad - that landed with a thud.
Tree Knee Dad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get 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.
Hoshino tries to stall but Tree Knee Dad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad attempts a counter takedown but Hoshino avoids it well and moves away.
Hoshino lands with a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Tree Knee Dad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshino smiles and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoshino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Tree Knee Dad back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoshino.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad pulls Hoshino into guard. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hoshino trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoshino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Hoshino from controlling successfully.
Hoshino sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hoshino puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hoshino has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hoshino tries to control but Tree Knee Dad wriggling away.
Tree Knee Dad is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at School Of Hard Knocks, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoshino looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad is trying desperately to improve position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to hold on but Hoshino pushes him away.
Hoshino looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad is working to get back to half guard.
Hoshino wants to control the pace but Tree Knee Dad is squirming around nicely.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Hoshino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands with a good body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshino as Tree Knee Dad shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hoshino manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tree Knee Dad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a short shot to the head.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoshino to keep the fight standing.
Tree Knee Dad tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Tree Knee Dad back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad is working for takedown but Hoshino is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hoshino works on Tree Knee Dad's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Hoshino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Tree Knee Dad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Tree Knee Dad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoshino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad takes one to the chin there.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoshino on the side of the head.
Hoshino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tree Knee Dad can pounce on him.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the body
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoshino wants to clinch up but Tree Knee Dad keeps it at a distance.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Hoshino scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Tree Knee Dad. Those never looked like landing.
Tree Knee Dad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoshino on the side of the head. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Hoshino moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino works Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice hook.
Hoshino slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Hoshino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Hoshino ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoshino also avoids with ease.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Hoshino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a double leg but Hoshino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoshino continues to drive forward.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino tries to clinch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to Tree Knee Dad's body. Tree Knee Dad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoshino tries to sprawl out of it but Tree Knee Dad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoshino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Hoshino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino thuds a left hand into Tree Knee Dad's body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the combination.
Hoshino tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kantaro Hoshino just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Hoshino connects with a body shot that sends Tree Knee Dad's belly button to the back.
Hoshino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a lovely overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Hoshino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a chopping leg kick but Hoshino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoshino wants to counter with a clinch but Tree Knee Dad pushes him away.
Hoshino cracks a nice hook into Tree Knee Dad's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Hoshino.#T1#
Hoshino punishes Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Tree Knee Dad misses.
A combination from Hoshino does no damage.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoshino regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tree Knee Dad's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hoshino is looking to control Tree Knee Dad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoshino avoid being mounted?
Tree Knee Dad is keen to just control but Hoshino is a slippery customer.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoshino defending well though.
Kantaro Hoshino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoshino manages to get to full guard.
Hoshino has Tree Knee Dad pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshino looking to control.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoshino is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Hoshino trying to control the position here. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoshino's head.
Tree Knee Dad keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hoshino's head.
Tree Knee Dad tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoshino is retaining full guard.
Hoshino trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tree Knee Dad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tree Knee Dad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoshino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Tree Knee Dad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoshino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Tree Knee Dad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tree Knee Dad showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tree Knee Dad scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hoshino is looking to escape.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Hoshino is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoshino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is thwarting Hoshino's attempts to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hoshino is concentrating on defense, preventing Tree Knee Dad from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad seems to be looking for submissions.
Hoshino is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Hoshino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Hoshino is defending against the submission attempts here by Tree Knee Dad.
Hoshino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoshino.
Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoshino defends it well.
Tree Knee Dad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoshino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoshino is controlling Tree Knee Dad's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hoshino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tree Knee Dad.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tree Knee Dad in particular looking to stall.
Hoshino is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hoshino wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoshino takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hoshino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tree Knee Dad half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Hoshino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a three punch combo!
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kantaro Hoshino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoshino on the side of the head.
Hoshino 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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to counter punch.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tree Knee Dad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Tree Knee Dad. Those never looked like landing.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino is looking to clinch. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tree Knee Dad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoshino is out of range.
Hoshino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a few strikes there.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Hoshino cracks Tree Knee Dad with an open hand slap.
Hoshino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.

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 Hoshino 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kantaro Hoshino!

Kantaro Hoshino is the new featherweight champion!
Kantaro Hoshino made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
Venum Tree Knee Dad spoke after the fight, saying '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.

 

Event: CEC 486     
Date:   Dec 02, 2016
#R1#
Newcastle misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Newcastle 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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newcastle.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Newcastle.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
Newcastle throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newcastle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Newcastle shoots for a double leg takedown but Tree Knee Dad sprawls well. He's pushed Newcastle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tree Knee Dad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Newcastle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
That kick from Tree Knee Dad tenderised Newcastle's leg. Newcastle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Newcastle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Tree Knee Dad as Newcastle shoots in.
Newcastle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Newcastle.
Newcastle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Newcastle misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle swings widly with a right hand
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newcastle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Newcastle misses with a low kick.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Newcastle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Newcastle.
The fighters circling - Newcastle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newcastle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Newcastle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2##TD#
Newcastle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tree Knee Dad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tree Knee Dad tries to buck Newcastle off but Newcastle is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Newcastle throwing shots but Tree Knee Dad is blocking nicely.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Tree Knee Dad is retaining full guard.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcastle wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
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 is trying to keep Newcastle in close.
Newcastle pushing down on Tree Knee Dad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newcastle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Newcastle has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is defending against the submission attempts here by Newcastle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard.
Newcastle wants to free his trapped foot but Tree Knee Dad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Newcastle keeps him under control.
Tree Knee Dad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newcastle won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Tree Knee Dad working a defensive guard here. #T4#
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.
Newcastle preventing the sweep.
Newcastle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Newcastle wants to pass to mount but Tree Knee Dad is defending the position. #SUB#
Newcastle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tree Knee Dad is just riding it out for now. Newcastle eventually gives up the hold.
Newcastle 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 wants to improve his position but Newcastle is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newcastle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Newcastle tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that 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.
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice strike.
Newcastle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Newcastle.
Newcastle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tree Knee Dad circles away quickly and effectively.
Newcastle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newcastle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Newcastle.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.
Newcastle with a nice cross.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle misses with a straight right.
Newcastle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Newcastle. Newcastle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A shot to the body from Newcastle misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newcastle takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Newcastle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newcastle on the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newcastle misses with a hook
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Newcastle doesn't manage to clinch there - Tree Knee Dad circles away.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Newcastle off the cage and back into range.
Newcastle throws a jab when Tree Knee Dad was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Newcastle was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Newcastle avoids them all with ease.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to the head.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newcastle manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Newcastle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newcastle throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Newcastle.#TD#
Newcastle looking to score a takedown here. Tree Knee Dad is defending well but Newcastle drives through and ends up in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newcastle's guard. #REVB#
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newcastle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad passes Newcastle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad thows a huge punch but Newcastle dodges it nicely.
Newcastle is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newcastle 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!#T3##SUB#
Newcastle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tree Knee Dad is defending well though. Newcastle let's go of the attempt for now.
Alton Newcastle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Newcastle is trying to stick to Tree Knee Dad's back but Tree Knee Dad is turning into Newcastle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Newcastle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tree Knee Dad grinds an elbow into Newcastle's temple.
The ground and pound from Tree Knee Dad seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Newcastle is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcastle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Newcastle is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad winds up and cracks Newcastle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tree Knee Dad in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Newcastle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Newcastle is working away.
Tree Knee Dad drops an elbow to the side of Newcastle's head.
Tree Knee Dad slows the pace down in half guard.
Newcastle 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to escape but Newcastle has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newcastle struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Newcastle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newcastle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newcastle swings widly with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newcastle throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle shoots in but no luck this time.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tree Knee Dad keeps the fight on the outside.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Newcastle's head.
Newcastle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Tree Knee Dad has closed the distance and engaged Newcastle in a clinch. #T1#
Newcastle lands a shoulder strike.
Newcastle wants to take the fight to the mat but Tree Knee Dad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alton Newcastle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Tree Knee Dad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newcastle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newcastle misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Newcastle's ribs.
Newcastle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tree Knee Dad to score with a decent uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newcastle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Newcastle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tree Knee Dad to score with a decent uppercut.
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 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Newcastle with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Newcastle.
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
Newcastle misses with a double jab. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newcastle tests Tree Knee Dad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. Newcastle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Newcastle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Newcastle drops his hands momentarily and Tree Knee Dad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newcastle 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 walks into a straight right hand from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newcastle.
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 Newcastle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Newcastle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
The fighters circling - Newcastle throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Tree Knee Dad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newcastle, pushing him back against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Newcastle lands a right hand.
Newcastle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newcastle scores with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Newcastle fails to land.
Tree Knee Dad putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Newcastle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Newcastle is leaning against Tree Knee Dad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newcastle throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newcastle gets through Tree Knee Dad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a head punch that misses.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an elbow strike.
Newcastle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tree Knee Dad blocking some punches.
Newcastle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Newcastle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tree Knee Dad backwards.
Newcastle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tree Knee Dad smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Newcastle avoids the punch easily.
Newcastle misses with a looping left.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newcastle has time to react.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Newcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Tree Knee Dad breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Newcastle blocks the low kick.
Newcastle throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Newcastle there.
Newcastle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad really dominated that round.
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.
#R4#
Newcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Newcastle throws a combination that misses
and Newcastle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newcastle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the body kick from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Newcastle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle throws out a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and Newcastle only half commits.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tree Knee Dad, right into the meat.
Newcastle misses with a body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle misses with an uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Newcastle.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Newcastle or perhaps it was just good defense by Tree Knee Dad, which made it look bad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
Newcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Newcastle should have avoided that one.
Newcastle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle misses with a looping left.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newcastle was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Newcastle, right into the meat.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Newcastle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
A shot to the liver by Newcastle. Beautiful body shot.
Newcastle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Newcastle scores with a sloppy right hand. Tree Knee Dad should have avoided that one.
Newcastle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Newcastle avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad catches Newcastle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Newcastle lands a slapping body shot.
Newcastle misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Newcastle strikes.
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Newcastle slips the punch.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tree Knee Dad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with a body shot.
Newcastle throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Newcastle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Newcastle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Newcastle moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Newcastle.
Newcastle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Newcastle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tree Knee Dad's defenses.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle takes an elbow to the temple.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newcastle's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Newcastle fails to land. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newcastle's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newcastle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newcastle is defending well for now.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an uppercut.
Newcastle managing to block the knees to the body from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shot to the side of Newcastle's head.
Newcastle fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Newcastle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tree Knee Dad regains guard.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tree Knee Dad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Newcastle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tree Knee Dad content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Newcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newcastle avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle is looking to counter punch.
Newcastle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad catches Newcastle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Newcastle's body.
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle lands a jab.
Tree Knee Dad cracks a nice hook into Newcastle's ribs.
Newcastle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Newcastle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A right-left combo lands from Newcastle. #ROC#
Tree Knee Dad is rocked!#CL#
Newcastle rushes Tree Knee Dad and presses him up against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad is still on wobbly legs! Can Newcastle finish him?
Newcastle misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newcastle.
Alton Newcastle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tree Knee Dad working aggressively here.
Newcastle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tree Knee Dad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tree Knee Dad seems to have recovered his senses.
Newcastle blocks the elbow strike.
Tree Knee Dad lands an uppercut.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newcastle misses with a knee to the head.
Newcastle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as Newcastle controls his hands.
Newcastle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newcastle swings wildly with an uppercut but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as Newcastle controls his hands.
Newcastle misses with an elbow over the top.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shot to the side of Newcastle's head.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Tree Knee Dad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab and a cross from Newcastle.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick as Newcastle jumps back.
Newcastle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newcastle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Newcastle misses.
Tree Knee Dad works the jab nicely.
Newcastle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch but Newcastle is having none of it.
Newcastle takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Newcastle. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad leaves Newcastle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Newcastle.
Jab by Tree Knee Dad.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
It looked like Newcastle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newcastle thuds a left hand into Tree Knee Dad's body.
Newcastle throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Newcastle feinted with a counter takedown.
Newcastle throws a sloppy body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newcastle looks to throw a body kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newcastle.
Newcastle feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Newcastle moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newcastle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Newcastle strikes.
Newcastle checks a leg kick nicely.
Newcastle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newcastle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Newcastle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Tree Knee Dad has Newcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Newcastle scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Venum Tree Knee Dad.
I've got Tree Knee Dad winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

Venum Tree Knee Dad is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 483     
Date:   Nov 18, 2016
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Preston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
Preston looks to land a combination but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well.
It looked like Tree Knee Dad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Tree Knee Dad has Preston up against the cage in a clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Preston lands an uppercut.
Preston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Preston.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tree Knee Dad.
A head punch on the inside from Preston fails to land.
Preston throws an elbow that misses.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Preston unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tree Knee Dad avoiding damage as Preston throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tree Knee Dad.
Preston lands a damaging elbow.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the elbow strike from Preston, against the cage. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad tries a body shot but Preston blocks it.
Preston tries to land knees in the clinch but Tree Knee Dad avoids the damage to the body.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tree Knee Dad.
A short right from Tree Knee Dad on the inside.
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tree Knee Dad dodges an elbow strike from Preston.
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch.
Tree Knee Dad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Preston smiles and moves away.
Preston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Preston moves out of range.
Preston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
Tree Knee Dad backing away here, and Preston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Preston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad. #T2#
Preston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Preston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Preston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tree Knee Dad is able to avoid easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Preston throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Preston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.
Preston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Preston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a series of wild punches.
Preston throws a combination that misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Preston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a few strikes there.
Preston throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
Preston loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.
Preston misses with a straight right.
Preston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Preston throws a big shot that misses.
Preston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Preston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Preston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Preston misses with a head kick.
Preston is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Preston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Tree Knee Dad forces Preston back against the cage and clinches.
Tree Knee Dad blocks the elbow strike.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Preston's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Preston trying to land knees to the body.
Preston trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a takedown but Preston manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tree Knee Dad.
Preston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad lands an uppercut.
Preston misses with an elbow over the top.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Preston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tree Knee Dad has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Tree Knee Dad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and clinches.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Preston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tree Knee Dad is defending well for now.
Preston misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Preston - that landed with a thud.
Preston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tree Knee Dad lands a shot to the body.
Preston misses with some punches.
Tree Knee Dad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Preston avoids the punch easily.
Preston misses with a hook.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab and a cross from Preston.
Preston misses with a leg kick
enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Preston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad moves in looking to clinch but Preston pushes him off.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing blow to the side of Preston's head.
Preston slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Preston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Preston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Preston. #T1#
Preston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Preston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Preston.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tree Knee Dad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Preston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tree Knee Dad scrambles back to his feet.
Preston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Preston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Preston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Preston.
Preston thuds a left hand into Tree Knee Dad's body.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. Preston ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Good work by Preston as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a low kick nicely.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Preston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Preston slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Preston looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Preston.
Preston 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.
A combination from Preston does no damage.
Aiden Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Preston slips the punch.
Jab by Tree Knee Dad.
Preston slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Preston slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
It seemed like Preston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Preston defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Preston loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch.#T3#
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Preston scores with a head kick. Tree Knee Dad tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a head kick by Preston.
Preston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way round the side to connect with Preston's head.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Preston on the side of the head.
Preston misses with a kick to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Preston's ribcage but misses.
Preston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
Preston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch there but Preston circles away.
Preston misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Preston's shoulder, as Preston tries to avoid the shot.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands the left hand.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the head.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab.
Preston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a sloppy right hand. Preston should have avoided that one.
Tree Knee Dad catches Preston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Preston's shoulder, as Preston tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Preston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Preston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Preston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Tree Knee Dad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Preston.
Preston lands a front kick.
It looks like Tree Knee Dad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Preston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Preston's body.
Tree Knee Dad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prestons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Preston throws out a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and Preston only half commits.
Tree Knee Dad tried to score with a low kick but Preston checks it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Preston is looking to score with low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Preston scores with a nice strike.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Preston.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Preston.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Preston strikes.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Preston moves away.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Preston counters with a body kick.
Preston tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Preston sprawls and moves away.
Preston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Preston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Preston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Preston throws a right and a left that Tree Knee Dad avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Tree Knee Dad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tree Knee Dad.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Preston throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Preston throws a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Preston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Preston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
A combination from Tree Knee Dad does no damage.
Preston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Preston throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Preston avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Preston connects with a high kick.
Preston slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Preston's shoulder, as Preston tries to avoid the shot.
Preston throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Preston scores with a nice strike.
Preston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Preston throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Preston. Preston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Preston.
Preston slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Tree Knee Dad lands.
Preston misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Preston blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Preston was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Preston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Preston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Preston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Preston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Preston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Preston throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Tree Knee Dad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Preston doesn't seem phased though.
Preston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Preston misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands an overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aiden Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Preston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Preston misses with a head kick.

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.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tree Knee Dad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

Venum Tree Knee Dad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CEC 476     
Date:   Oct 12, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Clam Digger gets caught flat footed, as Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tree Knee Dad postures up in Clam Digger's guard and throws a big left but Clam Digger blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tree Knee Dad is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Clam Digger trying to control the position here.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Clam Digger is working from the bottom.
Clam Digger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Clam Digger is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it.
Clam Digger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clam Digger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tree Knee Dad to score with a decent uppercut.
Terrance Clam Digger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clam Digger 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.
Clam Digger lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Tree Knee Dad with that takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clam Digger.
Good leg kick by Clam Digger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clam Digger sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clam Digger.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clam Digger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clam Digger is out of range.
Clam Digger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Clam Digger misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Clam Digger misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
Clam Digger misses with a body punch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clam Digger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clam Digger to the mat! Clam Digger manages to get full guard.
Clam Digger is trying to keep Tree Knee Dad in close.
Clam Digger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clam Digger seems keen to control Tree Knee Dad's posture.#T3#
Clam Digger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big right hand that misses.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Clam Digger is really struggling to control Tree Knee Dad but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Clam Digger managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a body shot that sends Clam Digger's belly button to the back.#T4#
Clam Digger checks a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Clam Digger moved out of range.
Clam Digger misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Clam Digger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Clam Digger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Clam Digger ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Clam Digger needs to keep his hands up - Tree Knee Dad had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tree Knee Dad, as that shot connected.
Clam Digger tries to score with a low kick but Tree Knee Dad moves his leg out of the way.
Clam Digger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clam Digger throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clam Digger!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clam Digger prevents Tree Knee Dad from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tree Knee Dad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Clam Digger struggling a bit here.
Clam Digger is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moved away.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut
and Clam Digger counters with a low kick, right behind Tree Knee Dad 's knee.
Clam Digger misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Clam Digger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clam Digger lands with a nice body punch.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clam Digger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clam Digger swings widly with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice uppercut.
Clam Digger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Clam Digger's body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Clam Digger counters with a left to the body.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad lands a lovely overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tree Knee Dad.
Clam Digger takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. Clam Digger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clam Digger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clam Digger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clam Digger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clam Digger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tree Knee Dad momentarily.
Clam Digger throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Clam Digger blocks it.
Clam Digger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clam Digger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clam Digger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tree Knee Dad crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clam Digger - the referee stops the clock and Tree Knee Dad gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clam Digger. Tree Knee Dad manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Clam Digger throws a chopping leg kick but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad wants to slow Clam Digger down by chopping away at his legs.
Clam Digger throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
Clam Digger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clam Digger throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Clam Digger scores with a nice head shot.
Tree Knee Dad wants to slow Clam Digger down by chopping away at his legs.
Clam Digger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that misses
and Clam Digger counters with a good low kick that Tree Knee Dad was not able to check.
Clam Digger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clam Digger throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tree Knee Dad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger lands a jab.
Clam Digger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clam Digger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Tree Knee Dad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clam Digger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Clam Digger strikes.#T3##TD2#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in and gets a takedown into Clam Digger's guard.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clam Digger trying to control the position here.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Clam Digger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tree Knee Dad defends it easily.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Clam Digger is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clam Digger working a defensive guard here.
Tree Knee Dad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clam Digger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clam Digger managing to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Clam Digger is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clam Digger is trying to hold Tree Knee Dad in close to prevent damage but Tree Knee Dad has managed to pass into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clam Digger keeps working.
Tree Knee Dad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Clam Digger just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clam Digger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clam Digger tries to land a body kick
letting Tree Knee Dad counter with a right hand.
Clam Digger throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tree Knee Dad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tree Knee Dad in the domination position with Clam Digger hanging on.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Clam Digger parries the strikes from Tree Knee Dad easily there. Tree Knee Dad is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Clam Digger to escape.
Tree Knee Dad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clam Digger struggling a bit here.
Clam Digger is trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clam Digger defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Clam Digger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Clam Digger struggling a bit here.
Clam Digger is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Clam Digger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tree Knee Dad's best efforts.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clam Digger keeping hold of Tree Knee Dad's head, controlling as best he can.
Tree Knee Dad is keen to just control but Clam Digger is a slippery customer.
Clam Digger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tree Knee Dad is fighting to break Clam Digger's control of his arms but Clam Digger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Terrance Clam Digger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tree Knee Dad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clam Digger working a defensive guard here.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Clam Digger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Clam Digger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clam Digger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clam Digger is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clam Digger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Clam Digger misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clam Digger defends it well.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Clam Digger.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Clam Digger's head but Clam Digger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clam Digger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right hand that Clam Digger ducks under and follows up with a left that Clam Digger also avoids with ease.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a kick to the body.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clam Digger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clam Digger.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right.
Clam Digger misses with a hook
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clam Digger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clam Digger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a takedown attempt - Clam Digger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the body from Clam Digger misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Clam Digger with an open hand slap.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Clam Digger strikes.
Tree Knee Dad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A good leg kick by Tree Knee Dad.
Clam Digger stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Clam Digger misses the target.
Clam Digger misses with a low kick.
Clam Digger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clam Digger 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 ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clam Digger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clam Digger.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Clam Digger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clam Digger dips to his left and cracks Tree Knee Dad with an uppercut!
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab. Clam Digger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger throws the kick towards the body but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tree Knee Dad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

A relieved looking Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 471     
Date:   Sep 16, 2016
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad is looking to slow Newcastle down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Newcastle finds it's target.
Newcastle misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Newcastle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Newcastle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newcastle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Newcastle looks to clinch #TD#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a takedown into side control.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Newcastle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newcastle is looking to regain half guard here but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving and retains side control.
Newcastle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle is trying to get back to full guard.
Newcastle is trying to maintain the position but Tree Knee Dad is very close to passing his half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Newcastle is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Newcastle!
Tree Knee Dad looking to control but Newcastle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Newcastle is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcastle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Newcastle keeps trying to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad fails to advance to Newcastle's back. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Newcastle has worked his arm free - good work by Newcastle! #T2#
Newcastle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Newcastle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is working for a kimura but Newcastle is defending it quite comfortably.
Newcastle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Newcastle regains half guard.
Newcastle manages to get to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad passes Newcastle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Newcastle wants to improve his position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling well.
Newcastle is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad uses his free foot to push down on Newcastle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Newcastle. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Newcastle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Newcastle!
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Newcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Tree Knee Dad is retaining full guard.
Tree Knee Dad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newcastle's guard. #REVR#
Newcastle trying to control the position.
Newcastle pulls Tree Knee Dad in close to prevent any damage.
Newcastle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Tree Knee Dad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newcastle keeps working.
The referee asks Tree Knee Dad politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tree Knee Dad prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Newcastle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tree Knee Dad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Newcastle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Newcastle gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is working for a kimura but Newcastle is defending it quite comfortably.
Newcastle wants to get back to full guard.
Newcastle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newcastle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newcastle is looking to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Tree Knee Dad fails to move to back control.
Newcastle is working to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Newcastle regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Newcastle!
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newcastle can do to turn this around?
Newcastle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad takes Newcastle's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Newcastle is in trouble.
Newcastle wants to escape the position. #T3##SUB#
Newcastle fending off the submission attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle turns into Tree Knee Dad and is now in his guard.
Newcastle preventing the sweep.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tree Knee Dad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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. #REVR#
Newcastle is staying active underneath Tree Knee Dad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Newcastle moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad lying in Newcastle's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Newcastle decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Tree Knee Dad taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alton Newcastle!
Alton Newcastle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: CEC 465     
Date:   Aug 19, 2016
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Tree Knee Dad only half commits.
Bronson misses with a few strikes there.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bronson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tree Knee Dad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bronson counters with an outside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been informed that Bronson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bronson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tree Knee Dad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bronson throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tree Knee Dad. That's going to slow Bronson down.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronson on the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Bronson rushes Tree Knee Dad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tree Knee Dad has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad working aggressively here.
Tree Knee Dad has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a light punch inside.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tree Knee Dad blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad - that landed with a thud.
Bronson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Bronson tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson tries a body shot but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad prevents a body shot from Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Bronson is rocked!
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tree Knee Dad finish him?
Tree Knee Dad blocking some punches.
Bronson gets through Tree Knee Dad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson seems to have recovered his senses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch. #T4#
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Bronson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tree Knee Dad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hand.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson blocking some punches.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bronson - that landed with a thud.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad 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.
#R2#
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.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bronson circles away quickly and effectively.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad sets himself, and Bronson steps forward looking for the clinch! Tree Knee Dad avoids it this time.
Bronson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a hook. Bronson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad gets a double leg takedown into Bronson's guard.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around?
Bronson is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head. It's preventing any offense from Tree Knee Dad, at least for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tree Knee Dad preventing the sweep.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Bronson managing to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad preventing the sweep.
Bronson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sit in guard and control but Bronson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bronson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bronson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronson trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad working for a triangle but Bronson defends it easily.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control. #T3#
Bronson throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bronson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad has his foot on Bronson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Bronson tries to pass.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.#REF3#
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.
Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Bronson.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bronson motions for Tree Knee Dad to come forward. Bronson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson moves to clinch but Tree Knee Dad breaks away
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tree Knee Dad passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bronson!
Bronson is wriggling around trying to escape. #T1#
Bronson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bronson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bronson! #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bronson uses it to pass to side control.
Tree Knee Dad struggling a bit here.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep.
Bronson trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad is working away.
Bronson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Charles Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tree Knee Dad is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad regains half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Bronson keeps him under control.
Tree Knee Dad moves into full guard.
Bronson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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 wants to improve his position but instead Bronson has moved into half guard. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Bronson has control of the leg.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad moves into full guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position.
Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bronson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bronson won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Bronson throws a counter combo.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Tree Knee Dad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bronson drops his hands momentarily and Tree Knee Dad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tree Knee Dad moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bronson tries to clinch but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tree Knee Dad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

A victorious Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Charles Bronson was interviewed post fight and said 'Your boss ain't going to be my sponsor anymore next time after he stole my hype. Damn you Billy, damn you!'.

 

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Jul 15, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn and Venum Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad has chosen Not Falling by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




155 cm
27 yrs
143 lbs



170 cm
34 yrs
152 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; The Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Tree Knee Dad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steel Penn on his heels. He'll look to pass Steel Penn's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Tree Knee Dad
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel Penn holds on and takes a little breather.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn seems keen to control Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Tree Knee Dad
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tree Knee Dad is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (4) Tree Knee Dad
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tree Knee Dad, not yet.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steel Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Tree Knee Dad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Tree Knee Dad defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.

Tree Knee Dad looking for submissions off his back.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Tree Knee Dad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.

Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad gets back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (6) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is thwarting Steel Penn's attempts to control the position.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura but Steel Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tree Knee Dad to get the leverage.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn is controlling Tree Knee Dad's trapped leg to prevent Tree Knee Dad from advancing to side control.
Tree Knee Dad is stalling here. Steel Penn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tree Knee Dad seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steel Penn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (8) vs (6) Tree Knee Dad
Steel Penn taking a break here but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn moves into full mount! Tree Knee Dad won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (6) Tree Knee Dad

Tree Knee Dad defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Steel Penn.
Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Tree Knee Dad is squirming around nicely.

Steel Penn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tree Knee Dad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tree Knee Dad tries to improve his position but instead Steel Penn has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (14) vs (6) Tree Knee Dad

That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tree Knee Dad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tree Knee Dad keeps trying to improve his position.

Steel Penn has one arm under Tree Knee Dad 's neck. Tree Knee Dad is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Steel Penn manages to get his arm free though and Tree Knee Dad is in a world of trouble! Steel Penn sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Tree Knee Dad turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Steel Penn!
The Steel Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 12 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jason Mewes and Venum Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Falling by Mudvayne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!




181 cm
30 yrs
151 lbs



170 cm
34 yrs
152 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jason Mewes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mewes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mewes wants it to stay on the feet.

Mewes gets a clinch.

Tree Knee Dad has clasped his hands together around Mewes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mewes (0) vs (4) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad slows the pace down.

Tree Knee Dad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mewes, who protects the arm well.
Mewes is trying to improve his position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Mewes is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tree Knee Dad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mewes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mewes is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mewes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mewes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Tree Knee Dad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tree Knee Dad working away.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Mewes is working from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mewes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Tree Knee Dad goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mewes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tree Knee Dad's guard! Nice work there by Mewes!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mewes (2) vs (4) Tree Knee Dad

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mewes is one step ahead there.

Tree Knee Dad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mewes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mewes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mewes passes into half guard.

Mewes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tree Knee Dad defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Mewes keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mewes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tree Knee Dad is keeping the position for now.

Tree Knee Dad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mewes trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tree Knee Dad is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mewes (2) vs (6) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad is pushing down on Mewes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mewes is fighting to maintain full guard but Tree Knee Dad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tree Knee Dad is keen to just control but Mewes is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to pass Mewes's guard but actually Mewes recovers to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mewes (2) vs (9) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad working away.

Tree Knee Dad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mewes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tree Knee Dad but great work by Mewes.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mewes (6) vs (9) Tree Knee Dad

Mewes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tree Knee Dad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control Mewes's posture but Mewes avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad manages to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tree Knee Dad makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tree Knee Dad.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Mewes drops back looking for a leg! Tree Knee Dad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tree Knee Dad manages to kick Mewes off! Mewes jumps back into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Mewes wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.

Tree Knee Dad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mewes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep here but Mewes controlling him for the moment.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Mewes from controlling successfully.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mewes looking to sit in guard and control but Tree Knee Dad gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mewes (6) vs (11) Tree Knee Dad
Mewes keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Mewes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Mewes is working from the bottom.
Mewes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mewes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Mewes is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Mewes keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Mewes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mewes trying to control the position here.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Mewes keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mewes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mewes (8) vs (11) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep but no luck.
Mewes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tree Knee Dad is still trying to improve position.
Mewes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad has Mewes pulled in close to control his posture.
Mewes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tree Knee Dad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mewes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mewes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tree Knee Dad dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mewes (8) vs (13) Tree Knee Dad

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Tree Knee Dad drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mewes dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mewes (10) vs (13) Tree Knee Dad

Tree Knee Dad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mewes is aware though and is defending well.
Mewes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree Knee Dad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Mewes wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mewes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mewes (10) vs (15) Tree Knee Dad
Mewes wants to hit a switch here but Tree Knee Dad passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mewes there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mewes (10) vs (18) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking to control but Mewes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Tree Knee Dad swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mewes is now in Tree Knee Dad's guard. A big mistake from Tree Knee Dad there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mewes (12) vs (18) Tree Knee Dad

Tree Knee Dad is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mewes is aware though and is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Mewes from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mewes is one step ahead there.
Mewes trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Mewes drops back looking for a leg! Tree Knee Dad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tree Knee Dad manages to kick Mewes off! Mewes jumps back into Tree Knee Dad's guard.
Mewes tries to free his leg and advance position but Tree Knee Dad is retaining full guard.
Mewes trying to control but Tree Knee Dad is working from the bottom.

Mewes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tree Knee Dad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tree Knee Dad has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mewes (12) vs (20) Tree Knee Dad
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Mewes is working from the bottom.
Mewes can't keep his opponent in guard - Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mewes (12) vs (23) Tree Knee Dad
Mewes wants to control but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take his opponent's back but Mewes doesn't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad controlling from the full mount.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mewes tries to hold on but Tree Knee Dad pushes him away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mewes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mewes is controlling an arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tree Knee Dad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mewes is looking to escape.
Mewes can't escape the position.
Tree Knee Dad fails to advance to Mewes's back.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Mewes is having none of it.

Tree Knee Dad jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mewes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mewes and Tree Knee Dad has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Mewes is working from the bottom.
Mewes wants to control but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but Mewes is working from the bottom.

Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura but Mewes is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Mewes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tree Knee Dad wins on points by 23 to 12.
A victorious Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jason Mewes had this to say: 'I'm young and I'll be back, better and more awesome!'.

 

Event: CEC 454     
Date:   Jun 30, 2016
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Robbery finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Robbery misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Robbery's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robbery.
Robbery throws a right and a left that Tree Knee Dad avoids nicely.
Robbery uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Robbery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Robbery's body.
Robbery fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robbery walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Robbery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robbery throws a body kick that misses.
Tree Knee Dad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Robbery moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbery misses with a head kick.
Robbery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tree Knee Dad.#T1#
Robbery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura but Robbery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tree Knee Dad to get the leverage.
Robbery regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tree Knee Dad.
Robbery trying to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Robbery throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tree Knee Dad uses it to pass to side control.
Robbery tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tree Knee Dad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robbery seems a little lost for a moment, as Tree Knee Dad dominates the positioning.#T2#
Robbery is trying to control Tree Knee Dad's posture but Tree Knee Dad avoids it. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura but Robbery is defending well.
Robbery tries to buck Tree Knee Dad off but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Robbery is working away.
Robbery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tree Knee Dad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the position from side mount.
Robbery wants to control but Tree Knee Dad postures up.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Robbery wants to control but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow but Robbery slips to the side and avoids it well.
Robbery is trying to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Robbery down.
Robbery defending against the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Robbery is working away.
Tree Knee Dad is working Robbery over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Arjen Franck Robbery has been cut.
Robbery is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robbery sees it coming and defends easily.
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Robbery is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Robbery is trying to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Robbery is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbery is trying to control but can't.
Robbery is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Robbery gets back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robbery sees it coming and defends easily.
Robbery 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!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Robbery controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arjen Franck Robbery's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Robbery takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robbery scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tree Knee Dad doesn't seem bothered though.
Robbery takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Robbery.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Robbery.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the head kick by Robbery.
Robbery tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a decent looking hook.
Donk. Tree Knee Dad catches Robbery right on the button with a cross.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Robbery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robbery misses with the body kick
and Robbery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robbery.#T1#
A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Robbery is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Robbery misses with a head kick.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Robbery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robbery misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Robbery gets caught flat footed, as Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tree Knee Dad stands and throws Robbery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Robbery is working away.
Robbery tries to bench press Tree Knee Dad off him but Tree Knee Dad keeps the position. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tree Knee Dad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tree Knee Dad throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Robbery is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robbery keeps working.
Tree Knee Dad misses with the ground and pound.
Robbery tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robbery, who protects the arm well.
Robbery is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Robbery manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tree Knee Dad.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Robbery has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tree Knee Dad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Robbery wants to sweep but no luck.
Tree Knee Dad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tree Knee Dad passes Robbery's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to mount his opponent but Robbery defends it.
Robbery trying to control here. #SUB2#
Robbery looking for submissions off his back.
Robbery 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
I really don't envy Tree Knee Dad right now.
Robbery lands strikes to the head.
Will Robbery go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tree Knee Dad can't escape the position.
Robbery punches Tree Knee Dad on the ear.
Tree Knee Dad wants to escape the position.
Robbery tries to get the hooks in deep but Tree Knee Dad pushed the leg off.
Tree Knee Dad looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Robbery scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tree Knee Dad is looking for a way out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arjen Franck Robbery will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arjen Franck Robbery's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Robbery 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robbery connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Robbery digs a good hook to Tree Knee Dad's body.
Tree Knee Dad misses the shot to the body.
Robbery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robbery walks into a straight right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tree Knee Dad swats away the attempt to clinch by Robbery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robbery on his heels. He'll look to pass Robbery's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Robbery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tree Knee Dad defends well.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Robbery keeps moving. #T1#
Robbery is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Robbery keeps moving. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robbery swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robbery keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Robbery throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tree Knee Dad escapes and throws Robbery's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Robbery is looking for a sweep.
Robbery manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tree Knee Dad's best efforts.
Tree Knee Dad working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Robbery is working away.
Robbery is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tree Knee Dad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass to mount but Robbery is defending the position.
Robbery trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad passes to side control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Robbery is keeping him busy.
Robbery tries to improve position but can't.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robbery keeps working. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robbery has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Tree Knee Dad.#SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robbery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Robbery's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robbery is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tree Knee Dad is staying active.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robbery tries to bench press Tree Knee Dad off him but Tree Knee Dad keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tree Knee Dad 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

A victorious Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEC 452     
Date:   Jun 17, 2016
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Tree Knee Dad clinches up against the cage.
Newcastle wants a takedown but no success here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newcastle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to drag Newcastle to the mat but Newcastle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tree Knee Dad lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Alton Newcastle has been cut.
Newcastle tries to break the clinch but Tree Knee Dad is controlling the position.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree Knee Dad pushes off an throws an elbow but Newcastle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Newcastle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tree Knee Dad throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tree Knee Dad working aggressively here.
Newcastle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tree Knee Dad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Newcastle is trying to push Tree Knee Dad away but Tree Knee Dad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Newcastle wants to get back to striking at distance but Tree Knee Dad won't allow it. #TD2#
Newcastle is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tree Knee Dad can't fight it off and eventually Newcastle manages to take the fight to the floor. Tree Knee Dad looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newcastle won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here. #T1#
Newcastle wants to control from the top but Tree Knee Dad keeps moving.
Newcastle advances position into side control!
Tree Knee Dad gets back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Newcastle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Newcastle trying to mount his opponent but Tree Knee Dad defends it.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Newcastle has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Newcastle fails to take his opponent's back. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newcastle fails to advance to Tree Knee Dad's back.
Newcastle works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Newcastle tightening his grip on Tree Knee Dad, looking for the choke.
Tree Knee Dad tries to break free. #SUB2#
Newcastle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tree Knee Dad defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Newcastle is looking for the choke from the back position but Tree Knee Dad is controlling his hands well.
Newcastle controlling well, preventing Tree Knee Dad from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the hands but Newcastle won't let him.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to break free. #T3#
Newcastle is not going to allow Tree Knee Dad to sit and survive in this position.
Tree Knee Dad is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Newcastle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tree Knee Dad has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Newcastle is hanging on to Tree Knee Dad's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tree Knee Dad looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad fending off the submission attempt from Newcastle. #SUB2#
Newcastle 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 Newcastle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Tree Knee Dad is really stuck here.
Tree Knee Dad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tree Knee Dad working a defensive guard here.
Newcastle won't allow Tree Knee Dad to sweep him here.
Newcastle passes Tree Knee Dad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tree Knee Dad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad keeping moving, preventing Newcastle from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alton Newcastle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alton Newcastle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Tree Knee Dad.
Nice takedown defense from Tree Knee Dad. No joy for Newcastle on that attempt.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newcastle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Newcastle saw that one coming.
Newcastle just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Tree Knee Dad instigates a clinch.
Tree Knee Dad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newcastle backwards.
Newcastle lands with a short shot to the head.
Newcastle is trying to drag Tree Knee Dad to the mat but Tree Knee Dad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newcastle prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
A right hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Good body shot from Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newcastle's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shoulder strike.
Newcastle managing to block the knees to the body from Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle lands a damaging elbow.
Newcastle dodges an elbow strike from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad jumps guard but Newcastle stands there with Tree Knee Dad around his waist. Tree Knee Dad gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Newcastle pushes off an throws an elbow but Tree Knee Dad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take the fight to the mat but Newcastle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Newcastle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle misses with a punch on the inside.
Newcastle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newcastle blocks an elbow strike from Tree Knee Dad.
Still in the clinch, Newcastle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newcastle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle scores with a shot to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head. #T2#
Newcastle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tree Knee Dad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Newcastle's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newcastle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newcastle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Newcastle misses with a knee strike.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an elbow over the top.
Newcastle lands a nice elbow.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newcastle backwards.
Newcastle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tree Knee Dad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad lands a good knee to the midsection. Newcastle won't want to take too many of those.
Newcastle is breathing heavily.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad trying to land knees to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newcastle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newcastle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tree Knee Dad.
A head punch on the inside from Newcastle fails to land.
Newcastle tries to throw a body punch but Tree Knee Dad avoids it by throwing Newcastle back against the cage. #BC2#
Newcastle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tree Knee Dad tests Newcastle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a solid leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Newcastle backs up against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Newcastle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newcastle slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Newcastle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tree Knee Dad!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newcastle 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 in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at School Of Hard Knocks, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tree Knee Dad tries to improve position but can't.
Tree Knee Dad is not content to let Newcastle control the position.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newcastle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Newcastle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tree Knee Dad stops Newcastle from passing to mount.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alton Newcastle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad throws out a leg kick but Newcastle moves out of range and Tree Knee Dad only half commits.
A combination from Tree Knee Dad does no damage.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tree Knee Dad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newcastle on the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Newcastle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newcastle throws out a counter right but Tree Knee Dad avoids it with no problem.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand
letting Newcastle counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Newcastle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Newcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newcastle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
Newcastle takes one to the side of the head.
Newcastle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad's corner calls for a 1-2. Tree Knee Dad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Newcastle throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Tree Knee Dad wants to land a leg kick but Newcastle is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Newcastle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Newcastle fails with a takedown attempt.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tree Knee Dad rushes Newcastle and presses him up against the cage.
Newcastle struggles to land a body shot inside as Tree Knee Dad controls his hands.
Newcastle has Tree Knee Dad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tree Knee Dad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Newcastle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Newcastle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tree Knee Dad prevents it.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alton Newcastle.
Tree Knee Dad throws a punch but it's blocked by Newcastle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad is working for takedown but Newcastle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tree Knee Dad. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tree Knee Dad tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing Tree Knee Dad back against the cage. #TD2#
Newcastle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Newcastle manages to end up in side control.
Newcastle advances to mount.
Tree Knee Dad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Newcastle is looking to advance position but Tree Knee Dad won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control here.
Newcastle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Newcastle has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tree Knee Dad is defending against the submission attempts here by Newcastle. #T4##SUB2#
Newcastle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newcastle passes to side control.
Newcastle tries to move to mount but Tree Knee Dad blocks the move with his legs.
Tree Knee Dad manages to work his way to half guard, despite Newcastle's best efforts.
Tree Knee Dad tries to get to full guard but Newcastle has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newcastle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!

During a confident post fight interview, Venum Tree Knee Dad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 446     
Date:   May 20, 2016
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Clam Digger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good hook to Clam Digger's body.
Clam Digger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Tree Knee Dad.
Clam Digger is looking to land body kicks.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tree Knee Dad has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Clam Digger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad clobbers Clam Digger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. Clam Digger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Clam Digger misses its target.
Tree Knee Dad works the jab nicely.
Tree Knee Dad thuds a left hand into Clam Digger's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good hook to Clam Digger's body.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clam Digger manages to avoid it.
Clam Digger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Clam Digger gets caught napping as Tree Knee Dad dives in and scores a takedown. Clam Digger manages to retain guard.#T1#
Clam Digger is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head to control his posture.
Tree Knee Dad won't allow Clam Digger to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Clam Digger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Clam Digger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Clam Digger is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Clam Digger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clam Digger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clam Digger keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Clam Digger is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terrance Clam Digger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clam Digger misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
Clam Digger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clam Digger doesn't seem bothered though.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clam Digger.
Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot that snaps Clam Digger's head back. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but Clam Digger ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Clam Digger's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clam Digger swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tree Knee Dad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Clam Digger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tree Knee Dad to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Tree Knee Dad.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Clam Digger appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tree Knee Dad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clam Digger rather than just go for the knockout.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a hook. Clam Digger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch
letting Clam Digger counter with a right hand.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clam Digger throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clam Digger.
Tree Knee Dad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clam Digger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tree Knee Dad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clam Digger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clam Digger keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
Clam Digger is pulling down on Tree Knee Dad's head. It's preventing any offense from Tree Knee Dad, at least for the moment.
Clam Digger looking for a sweep. Not yet Clam Digger, not yet.
Clam Digger trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that round.
That's time! Clam Digger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a nice head shot.
Clam Digger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Clam Digger's body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
letting Clam Digger counter with a right hand.
Clam Digger avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Clam Digger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slow jab from Clam Digger misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clam Digger.
Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Clam Digger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clam Digger's corner calls for a 1-2. Clam Digger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, jab by Tree Knee Dad - just one landing. #T1#
Tree Knee Dad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clam Digger under the eye.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Clam Digger's body.
Clam Digger scores with the left hand. Tree Knee Dad knows he should have avoided that one.
Clam Digger scores with the left hand. Tree Knee Dad knows he should have avoided that one.
Tree Knee Dad lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Tree Knee Dad drives through and clinches with Clam Digger against the cage.
Clam Digger misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Clam Digger breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clam Digger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tree Knee Dad somewhat.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clam Digger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clam Digger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clam Digger 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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clam Digger avoids a kick to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a low kick but Clam Digger moves out of range easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Clam Digger was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in but no luck this time.
Clam Digger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Clam Digger avoids it easily.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Clam Digger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clam Digger misses with a straight right.
Tree Knee Dad works the jab nicely.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clam Digger blocks a leg kick.
Clam Digger misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clam Digger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clam Digger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clam Digger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a low kick as Clam Digger jumps back.
Clam Digger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clam Digger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad works Clam Digger's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Clam Digger's body.
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 dips to his left and cracks Clam Digger with an uppercut!
A left lands for Clam Digger.
Clam Digger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Clam Digger.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clam Digger throws out the jab.
Clam Digger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clam Digger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tree Knee Dad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tree Knee Dad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tree Knee Dad now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clam Digger 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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clam Digger misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clam Digger moves out of range of the leg kick from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good hook to Clam Digger's body.
Tree Knee Dad tries for a takedown but Clam Digger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clam Digger.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad thuds a left hand into Clam Digger's body.
Tree Knee Dad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand
enabling Clam Digger to counter with a crisp jab.
Clam Digger lands with a hook. Tree Knee Dad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clam Digger in his tracks.
Clam Digger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Clam Digger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a powerful jab.
Clam Digger throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Clam Digger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clam Digger jabs Tree Knee Dad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Terrance Clam Digger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad jabs at Clam Digger's body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Clam Digger with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Tree Knee Dad scores with a takedown into Clam Digger's guard.
Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clam Digger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clam Digger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clam Digger pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad passes Clam Digger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is keen to just control but Clam Digger is a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but Clam Digger defending well.
Clam Digger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Clam Digger controls Tree Knee Dad momentarily but Tree Knee Dad frees himself.
Clam Digger has control of Tree Knee Dad's left arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clam Digger is keeping the position for now.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clam Digger trying to control the position here.
Clam Digger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clam Digger has control of Tree Knee Dad's left arm, preventing Tree Knee Dad from doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad is pushing down on Clam Digger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clam Digger is fighting to maintain full guard but Tree Knee Dad has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clam Digger trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but Clam Digger won't allow it.
Clam Digger tries to roll over but Tree Knee Dad keeps him under control.
Tree Knee Dad controlling the action here.
Tree Knee Dad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clam Digger gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Clam Digger pushes a forearm under Tree Knee Dad's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tree Knee Dad is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrance Clam Digger!
After winning the bout, Terrance Clam Digger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 


 

Event: Syn 428 - Never Give Up     
Date:   Mar 25, 2016
#R1#
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tree Knee Dad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy swings for the body but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Tree Knee Dad down.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corbin Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tree Knee Dad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Tree Knee Dad's ribs.
Murphy digs a good hook to Tree Knee Dad's body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Murphy catches Tree Knee Dad right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Nice body punch from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tree Knee Dad with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy thuds his right hand into Tree Knee Dad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Murphy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Murphy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad needs to keep his hands up - Murphy had a free shot at his head there.
Tree Knee Dad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a looping right hand.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tree Knee Dad. #T4#
Murphy throws out a powerful jab.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venum Tree Knee Dad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tree Knee Dad on the inside.
Tree Knee Dad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Corbin Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch but Murphy moves away
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
Donk. Tree Knee Dad catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Tree Knee Dad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tree Knee Dad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.
Murphy defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses.
Tree Knee Dad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Murphy 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 slips a straight right by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murphy unleashes a big counter combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tree Knee Dad's head backwards.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.#T2#
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad fails with the takedown.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tree Knee Dad throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tree Knee Dad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Tree Knee Dad coming out on top.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a leg kick. Murphy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murphy lunges at Tree Knee Dad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tree Knee Dad's hand.
Murphy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murphy takes a swing at Tree Knee Dad's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Tree Knee Dad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is winning the standup battle so far.
Tree Knee Dad defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses its target.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tree Knee Dad to score with a decent uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad slips a jab from Murphy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Murphy missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy feints a jab promting Tree Knee Dad to slip. Murphy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tree Knee Dad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
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 Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Tree Knee Dad wants to clinch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a right hand that Tree Knee Dad ducks under and follows up with a left that Tree Knee Dad also avoids with ease.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with the combination.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body kick.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shoot takedown. Murphy fights it but they end up in guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tree Knee Dad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy seems keen to control Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murphy throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tree Knee Dad stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Murphy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Murphy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Tree Knee Dad clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad lands a head shot.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Tree Knee Dad with a hook.#T4#
Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murphy misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to counter punch.
Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a solid leg kick.
Murphy throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Murphy lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Corbin Murphy just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tree Knee Dad throws a solid leg kick but Murphy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tree Knee Dad.#TD#
Murphy tries to sprawl but Tree Knee Dad drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Murphy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tree Knee Dad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Tree Knee Dad pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tree Knee Dad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murphy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tree Knee Dad. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tree Knee Dad stalling.
Tree Knee Dad wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Murphy trying to control here. #SUB#
Tree Knee Dad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy is looking to control Tree Knee Dad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tree Knee Dad moves away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Tree Knee Dad's head back.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tree Knee Dad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Murphy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Murphy thuds a left hand into Tree Knee Dad's body.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.#TD#
Tree Knee Dad looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murphy!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad had his way with Corbin Murphy in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Tree Knee Dad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Tree Knee Dad rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy gets through Tree Knee Dad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tree Knee Dad backwards.
Murphy tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Tree Knee Dad blocks with his arms.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tree Knee Dad tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Tree Knee Dad back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an uppercut.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy misses with the head strike. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy scores with a shot to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad blocks an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Tree Knee Dad ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Jab by Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree Knee Dad scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tree Knee Dad staying out of range there.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy scores with a jab. Tree Knee Dad acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Tree Knee Dad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tree Knee Dad half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murphy leaves Tree Knee Dad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Tree Knee Dad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy lands a nice hook to Tree Knee Dad's body. Tree Knee Dad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Tree Knee Dad drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tree Knee Dad throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tree Knee Dad moves nicely into side control.
Tree Knee Dad remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corbin Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corbin Murphy!

A very excited looking Corbin Murphy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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