PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. Bruce Tree could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Kermodian's chin.

Tree
vs
Kermodian

200 cm
26
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

185 cm
30
215 lbs
21 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Tree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Kermodian!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tree blocks a head kick by Kermodian.
A telegraphed right hand from Kermodian misses the target.
Tree throws a jab when Kermodian was well out of range.
Kermodian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kermodian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tree blocks a head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree checks a leg kick.
Jab by Tree.
Kermodian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tree lands with a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kermodian crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tree - the referee stops the clock and Kermodian gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tree. Kermodian manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kermodian looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kermodian pushes Tree up against the cage in a clinch.
Tree misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree tries to work over Kermodian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree blocking some punches.
Come on Tree - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Tree breaks from the clinch.
Mark Kermodian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kermodian dives in and grabs Tree's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tree pushes down on Kermodian's head and hops out.
Some bone on bone action there as Tree checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crunch! Tree slams his shin into Kermodian's torso.
Tree lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tree misses with a body kick.

Kermodian clinches up 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!

Tree breaks from the clinch.
Tree avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree tries a head kick but it misses.
Tree blocks a head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian moves out of range of the body kick.
Tree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kermodian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree manages to avoid it.
Kermodian misses with a low kick.
Tree throws a sloppy head kick and Kermodian moves out of range easily.
Tree plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kermodian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tree's sensitive parts.
Kermodian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kermodian throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kermodian just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian misses with a hook. Tree ducked under it nicely.
Kermodian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kermodian avoids the head kick by Tree.
Kermodian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tree blocks the body kick.
Kermodian throws a push kick but Tree slaps the foot to one side.
Tree throws a looping overhand right but Kermodian ducks down to avoid it.
Tree throws a head kick that Kermodian semi-blocks.

Kermodian moves into the clinch successfully.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kermodian.
Tree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kermodian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tree's face.
Tree taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tree backwards.
Kermodian controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kermodian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kermodian stalling in the clinch but Tree improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kermodian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tree misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree misses with a hook to the ribs.

Tree breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Tree dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tree throws a head kick that misses.
Tree avoids the head kick by Kermodian.
Kermodian feints and then cracks Tree's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tree down.
Tree blocks a jab.
Kermodian thows a body shot but no joy.
Tree connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kermodian. Kermodian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kermodian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut there from Kermodian.
Kermodian stuns Tree with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kermodian misses with a left hand
and Tree counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kermodian throws a head kick but Tree moves out of range.
Kermodian throws a lazy head kick
and Tree counters with a nice body kick.
Kermodian is breathing heavily.
Kermodian lands a really nice looking cross but Tree seems unphased.
Tree scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kermodian doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruce Tree is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian 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.
Tree lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crunch! Tree slams his shin into Kermodian's torso.

Tree lands a big head kick that sends Kermodian tumbling to the mat! Tree takes a step backwards and waves Kermodian back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Kermodian is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree lands a front kick.
Tree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tree.
Kermodian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tree.
Tree scores with a punch to the head.
Tree scores with a nice strike.
Kermodian is still on wobbly legs! Can Tree finish him?
Tree dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kermodian seems to have recovered his senses.
Tree moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tree is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kermodian blocks a head kick by Tree.
Tree connects with a body shot.
Tree throws a wild body kick that Kermodian sees coming a mile off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tree.
Kermodian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tree jabs Kermodian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tree scores with a head kick.
Kermodian throws an off balance right hand
and Tree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Tree. That snapped Kermodian's head back.
Kermodian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tree is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kermodian can do to turn this around?
Tree lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree looks to land a combination but Kermodian avoids it well.
Tree connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Tree.
Tree misses with a body kick.
Kermodian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tree checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick from Tree.
Tree lands a glancing blow to the side of Kermodian's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tree. Kermodian shrugs it off though.
Tree connects with a body shot that sends Kermodian's belly button to the back.
Tree throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Kermodian avoids the head kick by Tree.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kermodian takes the fight into the clinch.
Kermodian misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Tree.
Tree tries a body shot but Kermodian blocks it.
Kermodian is trying to stall.
Tree is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tree is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kermodian is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tree as Kermodian tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Tree dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Tree lands with a nice body kick.
Tree ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Kermodian clinches.
Kermodian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tree after a bit of a struggle.
Tree lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kermodian.
Tree struggles to land a body shot inside as Kermodian controls his hands.
Kermodian slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tree.
Kermodian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tree tries to land knees in the clinch but Kermodian avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree tries to circle away but Kermodian has him pinned against the cage.
Tree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tree is trying to break the clinch but Kermodian is controlling him.
Tree cracks Kermodian with a nice body shot.
Tree tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kermodian's elbow.
Kermodian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kermodian tries to land a knee to the head but Tree blocks with his arms.
Kermodian is trying to maintain a safe position but Tree gets an underhook and turns Kermodian into the cage.
Kermodian prevents a body shot from Tree.
Kermodian with a knee to the head.
Tree unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tree is trying to break free.
Kermodian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mark Kermodian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree tries to throw a body punch but Kermodian avoids it by throwing Tree back against the cage.
Tree misses with a punch to the body.
Tree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kermodian trying to stall but Tree improves his position.
Tree misses with a body punch.
Kermodian tries to land a knee to the head but Tree blocks with his arms.
Tree wants to break free but Kermodian has control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Tree breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kermodian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tree.
Tree goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tree.
Kermodian throws a push kick but Tree slaps the foot to one side.
Tree explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tree plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kermodian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Tree lands a big head kick that sends Kermodian tumbling to the mat! Tree takes a step backwards and waves Kermodian back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kermodian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tree throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tree keeps Kermodian at a distance using the push kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tree.

Tree instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Tree - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Tree manages to break the clinch.
Tree throws a wild body kick that Kermodian sees coming a mile off.
Kermodian throws a leg kick but Tree sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kermodian throws a leg kick
and Tree counters with a solid body kick.
Kermodian throws a nice head kick!
Tree chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kermodian can pounce on him.
Crunch! Tree slams his shin into Kermodian's torso.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tree connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kermodian's hands.
Kermodian takes one to the side of the head.
Bruce Tree is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tree keeps Kermodian at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Tree showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tree 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Tree!