PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Exotic Winner (ranked 25307 p4p, 4669 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 416 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Exotic Winner has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Winner
vs
Trump

185 cm
26
145
3 - 8 - 0

172 cm
18
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Exotic Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump throws a leg kick but Winner moved away.
Winner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trump tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winner swivels and escapes.
Winner doesn't manage to clinch there - Trump circles away.
Winner scores with a jab.
Winner fails with the takedown.

Trump gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winner stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Winner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump is pulling down on Winner's head to control his posture.
Trump avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.

Winner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trump 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.
Winner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trump pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Trump rushes Winner and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Winner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Winner.
Winner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Winner tries to pull guard but Trump holds him up against the cage and eventually Winner drops back down to his feet.
Winner goes for a takedown attempt but Trump pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Exotic Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Trump gets caught napping as Winner dives in and scores a takedown. Trump manages to retain guard.

Trump is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Winner is breathing heavily.

Trump successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trump pushes Winner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Winner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Winner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Trump bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Winner shows good takedown defense.
Trump leaves Winner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winner blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Trump.
Exotic Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Winner as Trump shoots in.

Trump closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Winner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winner wants it to stay on the feet.
Winner misses with a takedown
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt - Winner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winner is looking to clinch but Trump is avoiding it.
Winner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Trump darts in and clinches Winner up against the cage.
Winner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump blocking some punches.
Winner lands with a right to the head.
Winner keeps control of Trump as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winner lands a shoulder strike.

Winner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner lands a head shot.
Trump is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Exotic Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
Winner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Trump closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trump is trying to pull guard but Winner has him pressed against the cage.
Winner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trump to keep the fight standing.

Winner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump dives in for a single leg takedown but Winner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Winner clinches up with Trump and pushes him back against the cage.
Trump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trump wants to take the fight to the mat but Winner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trump looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump takes a shot to the head.

Winner jumps guard.
Winner trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
Trump slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Trump stands up from Winner's guard - Trump perhaps looking for a knockout.

Winner has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winner looking for a takedown.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Trump is trying to pull guard but Winner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trump is working for takedown but Winner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trump is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winner to keep the fight standing.

Trump breaks from the clinch.
Winner shoots in looking for a takedown but Trump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Winner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trump has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Winner.
Nice sprawl there from Trump as Winner shoots in.
Winner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trump.
Winner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Trump counters by moving into the clinch.
Winner is looking to break free of the clinch but Trump has double underhooks.
Trump is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trump is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Winner tries to stall but Trump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Winner prevents Trump from breaking the clinch.

Trump pulls Winner into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Exotic Winner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Trump fails with the takedown
and Winner counters with a nice uppercut.
Trump tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winner swivels and escapes.
Trump tries for a takedown but Winner circles away easily
and Winner counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic Winner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
Winner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trump circles away.
Trump gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Winner throws a one two combo.

Trump is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left lands for Winner.
Trump is still on wobbly legs! Can Winner finish him?
Trump slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donald Trump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trump with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winner counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner tries for a takedown but Trump sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trump seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Trump finds it's way through Winner's defenses.
Trump shoots in but no luck this time.

Winner has managed to clinch.
Trump throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Winner blocks it with crossed arms.
Winner lands a hook that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Trump tries to circle away but Winner has him pinned against the cage.
Winner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Winner tries to pull guard but Trump won't allow it.

Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Trump has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winner backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trump tries to break the clinch but Winner is controlling the position.
Exotic Winner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Winner.
Winner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trump after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump tries to pull guard but Winner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trump has had enough of the clinch but Winner keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Winner fails to land.
Winner is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Winner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Trump fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner wants a takedown but no success here.
Winner tries to pull guard but Trump won't allow it.
Trump is struggling to control the position.
Trump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Winner manages to pull guard.
Trump is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Donald Trump has got the better of the ground game so far.

Winner working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Trump gets to his feet - Winner follows without any prompting.

Trump gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winner managing to block the knees to the body from Trump.
Trump changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Winner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Winner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Trump closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Exotic Winner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Winner 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Exotic Winner!