PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Gangster comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Hood - Changed On Me. 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! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

The Gangster
vs
Tree Knee Dad

160 cm
33
151 lbs
36 - 16 - 1

170 cm
33
152 lbs
29 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
KAISER

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Timmey The Gangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gangster slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab to The Gangster's midsection.
The Gangster misses with a right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses.
Tree Knee Dad lands a jab.
The Gangster avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Gangster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Gangster lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tree Knee Dad. The Gangster does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Gangster feinted with a counter takedown.
Tree Knee Dad lands a body shot.
The Gangster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The Gangster is looking to clinch.
The Gangster takes one on the button.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a crisp jab.
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.
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook

and The Gangster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tree Knee Dad misses with some punches.
The Gangster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from The Gangster.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Tree Knee Dad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces The Gangster off the cage and back into range.
The Gangster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Gangster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Gangster stuffs the takedown.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut

and The Gangster moves into the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad can't find room to land a body shot as The Gangster controls the action.
The Gangster lands with a light punch inside.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a body shot from The Gangster.
A short right from Tree Knee Dad on the inside.
The Gangster blocks a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad throws a head punch that misses.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a body shot from The Gangster.
Tree Knee Dad wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Gangster throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tree Knee Dad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tree Knee Dad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Gangster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Gangster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
The Gangster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Gangster blocks the body kick.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from The Gangster misses.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad finds it's way through The Gangster's defenses.
Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from The Gangster.
The Gangster throws a sloppy head kick and Tree Knee Dad moves out of range easily.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Gangster.
Tree Knee Dad cracks The Gangster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Gangster.
The Gangster moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws a body kick.
The Gangster is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tree Knee Dad's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Gangster.
The Gangster 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 lunges at The Gangster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Gangster's hand.

Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Gangster 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.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass to mount but The Gangster is defending the position.
The Gangster is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
The Gangster keeping hold of Tree Knee Dad's head, controlling as best he can.
The Gangster is staying active underneath Tree Knee Dad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tree Knee Dad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tree Knee Dad throwing shots but The Gangster is blocking nicely.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to advance position but The Gangster won't allow it.
Tree Knee Dad looks to land a strike but The Gangster avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

The Gangster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tree Knee Dad defends 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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tree Knee Dad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Gangster.
The Gangster explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but The Gangster moves out of range.
The Gangster is looking to clinch but Tree Knee Dad is avoiding it.

Tree Knee Dad drives through and clinches with The Gangster against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land knees in the clinch but The Gangster avoids the damage to the body.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
The Gangster lands with a right to the head.
The Gangster blocks a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster blocks an elbow strike from Tree Knee Dad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster lands a shoulder strike.
The Gangster is working Tree Knee Dad over against the cage.
The Gangster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tree Knee Dad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Gangster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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 has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from The Gangster fails to land.
The Gangster misses with a body punch.
The Gangster misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from The Gangster.
The Gangster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tree Knee Dad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad digs a right hand underneath The Gangster's ribcage. The Gangster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tree Knee Dad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Tree Knee Dad gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, The Gangster regains guard.
Tree Knee Dad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the guard.
The Gangster tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Gangster's guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to mount his opponent but The Gangster defends it.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the action but The Gangster is working from the bottom.
The Gangster is looking to control Tree Knee Dad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Gangster avoid being mounted?
Tree Knee Dad prevents The Gangster from improving his position.
The Gangster won't allow Tree Knee Dad to pass to mount.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but The Gangster is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Gangster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tree Knee Dad prevents The Gangster from improving his position.
The Gangster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tree Knee Dad.

Tree Knee Dad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tree Knee Dad wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Gangster keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tree Knee Dad missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Tree Knee Dad seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead The Gangster has recovered full guard.
The Gangster is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Venum Tree Knee Dad has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree Knee Dad is fighting to break The Gangster's control of his arms but The Gangster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad looks to score with a jab to the body but The Gangster is just out of range.

Tree Knee Dad gets caught napping as The Gangster dives in and scores a takedown. Tree Knee Dad manages to retain guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position.
The Gangster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Tree Knee Dad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Gangster with a nice head shot there.
Tree Knee Dad wants to sweep here but The Gangster controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Gangster postures up and lands a big shot to Tree Knee Dad's brow.
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 get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Gangster walks into a left hand.
The Gangster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Gangster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

The Gangster moves into the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmey The Gangster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as The Gangster controls his hands.
The Gangster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a shoulder strike.
Tree Knee Dad tries to work over The Gangster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Gangster.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Gangster avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tree Knee Dad backwards.
The Gangster lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Gangster struggles to land a body shot inside as Tree Knee Dad controls his hands.
The Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a body shot from The Gangster.
The Gangster lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster cracks Tree Knee Dad with a nice body shot.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Gangster's elbow.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to pull guard but The Gangster has him pressed against the cage.
The Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tree Knee Dad's elbow.
The Gangster misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Gangster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tree Knee Dad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Tree Knee Dad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook to the side of The Gangster's head but The Gangster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tree Knee Dad walks into a stiff left hand from The Gangster.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Gangster.
The Gangster walks into a left hand.
Venum Tree Knee Dad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Gangster has closed the distance and engaged Tree Knee Dad in a clinch.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a punch to the body.
The Gangster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Gangster tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tree Knee Dad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Gangster smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook.
The Gangster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 throw the jab but The Gangster is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Gangster's head backwards.
The Gangster fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Gangster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling The Gangster to counter with a crisp jab.
The Gangster delivers a nice body kick.
Tree Knee Dad scores with a leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a predictable looking body shot

and The Gangster moves into the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a takedown attempt but The Gangster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Timmey The Gangster 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 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a left hand
and The Gangster counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Gangster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Gangster is looking to clinch.
The Gangster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tree Knee Dad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Gangster defends it well.
The Gangster feints and then cracks Tree Knee Dad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tree Knee Dad down.
The Gangster walks into a left hand.
The Gangster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster lands a lovely overhand right.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand

and The Gangster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Gangster.
The Gangster misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
The Gangster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pull guard but The Gangster holds him up against the cage and eventually Tree Knee Dad drops back down to his feet.
The Gangster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Gangster walks away with a smile on his face. Tree Knee Dad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big left from The Gangster misses.
The Gangster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Gangster throws a head kick that misses.

Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Gangster 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Gangster is looking for a sweep. Tree Knee Dad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tree Knee Dad is keen to just control but The Gangster is a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad throws a strike but The Gangster avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The Gangster controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Timmey The Gangster did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Gangster looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice looking jab.
The Gangster misses with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body shot but no joy.
Tree Knee Dad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Gangster.
Tree Knee Dad throws an off balance right hand
and The Gangster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Gangster ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Gangster avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Gangster punishes Tree Knee Dad's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a right hand.
Tree Knee Dad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Gangster defends well and Tree Knee Dad ends up having to push The Gangster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Gangster walks into a straight right hand from Tree Knee Dad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster blocks a jab.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Gangster.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a single shot there.
The Gangster lands a nice looking body kick.
Tree Knee Dad is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The Gangster moves out of range of the strikes.
The Gangster is looking to counter the offense by Tree Knee Dad and move into the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on The Gangster's shoulder, as The Gangster tries to avoid the shot.
The Gangster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster throws a nice head kick!
The Gangster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body punch
and The Gangster finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The Gangster moves out of range of the strikes.
The Gangster throwing a counter right hand but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
The Gangster throws a body shot but no joy.
The Gangster slips a jab from Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tree Knee Dad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by The Gangster - just one landing.
The Gangster loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the 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 lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tree Knee Dad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Gangster finds it's way round the side to connect with Tree Knee Dad's head.
Tree Knee Dad throws a looping overhand right but The Gangster ducks down to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Gangster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The Gangster misses with a takedown
and The Gangster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Gangster wants to clinch
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Gangster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster looks to score with a jab to the body but Tree Knee Dad is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Tree Knee Dad lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Gangster doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces The Gangster off the cage and back into range.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Gangster as he jumps to the side.
Timmey The Gangster 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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Gangster moves away.
Tree Knee Dad misses the jab.
The Gangster is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tree Knee Dad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from The Gangster.
Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by The Gangster.
The Gangster looks to land a right hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range.
The Gangster slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad.

Tree Knee Dad fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Gangster to the ground. Tree Knee Dad is now in The Gangster's guard.
Tree Knee Dad postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster controlling Tree Knee Dad's posture.
Tree Knee Dad advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tree Knee Dad seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Gangster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a head shot. The Gangster uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but The Gangster keeps moving.
The Gangster trying to keep a closed guard but Tree Knee Dad is proving a slippery customer.
Tree Knee Dad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The Gangster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Gangster fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Gangster 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 misses with a lunging right hand
and The Gangster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by The Gangster.
The Gangster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good hook to The Gangster's body.
The Gangster thumps Tree Knee Dad with a low kick.
The Gangster cracks Tree Knee Dad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in and drives through. The Gangster sprawls well.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tree Knee Dad gets a clinch.
The Gangster struggles to land a body shot inside as Tree Knee Dad controls his hands.
The Gangster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree Knee Dad struggles to land a body shot inside as The Gangster controls his hands.
Tree Knee Dad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Gangster's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a light punch inside.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Tree Knee Dad controls the action.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pull guard but The Gangster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tree Knee Dad tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Gangster smiles and moves away.
Timmey The Gangster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venum Tree Knee Dad.
A jab from Tree Knee Dad does it's job there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Gangster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Gangster moves out of range of the strikes.
Tree Knee Dad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Gangster at a distance.
The Gangster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Gangster slips a straight right by Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when The Gangster was well out of range.
The Gangster looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a counter right but The Gangster avoids it with no problem.
Timmey The Gangster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Gangster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Gangster moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from The Gangster.
The Gangster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left.
Tree Knee Dad swings widly with a right hand
and The Gangster counters with a body kick.
Tree Knee Dad is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The Gangster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Gangster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tree Knee Dad throws a good cross that connects.
Tree Knee Dad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Gangster attempts a counter takedown but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Tree Knee Dad misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad digs a good body shot into The Gangster's ribs.
Jab from Tree Knee Dad.

The Gangster moves into the clinch.
The Gangster scores with a shot to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head.
Good body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster throws a head punch that misses.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Gangster prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Gangster prevents a body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster avoids a wild elbow strike from Tree Knee Dad.
The Gangster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad goes for a takedown attempt but The Gangster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tree Knee Dad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Gangster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster throws a lazy head kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Gangster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Gangster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Gangster 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.
The Gangster tries to move into range but Tree Knee Dad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tree Knee Dad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Gangster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Gangster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad obviously looking to wear him down.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in but no luck this time.
The Gangster lands a high kick!
A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target.
The Gangster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tree Knee Dad manages to circle out of the way.

The Gangster tries to keep at a distance but Tree Knee Dad has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Gangster lands a nice uppercut.

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 Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49

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.