PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

ODonnell
vs
Trump

225 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
30
300 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin ODonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from ODonnell. That one must have hurt.

ODonnell instigates a clinch.
Trump fails to pull guard.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but ODonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
ODonnell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ODonnell is trying to pull guard but Trump has him pressed against the cage.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ODonnell backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ODonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell throws an elbow that misses.
ODonnell connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Trump gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ODonnell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin ODonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by ODonnell.
Trump wants to break free but ODonnell has control.
Trump is pressed up against the cage. ODonnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trump down to the mat. Trump avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ODonnell tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
ODonnell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trump defends it nicely.
ODonnell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trump looks to throw the jab but ODonnell is out of range.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trump but Trump pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trump throws a jab when ODonnell was well out of range.
ODonnell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trump wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trump! But no joy.
Trump throws a lazy right hand but ODonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trump throws a right and a left that both miss.
ODonnell with a lazy takedown attempt

and Trump counters by clinching up.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.

ODonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ODonnell.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trump but Trump pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ODonnell.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ODonnell manages to avoid it.
ODonnell throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell moves away from the strike by Trump.

ODonnell clinches up against the cage.
ODonnell being controlled against the cage.

ODonnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump misses the jab.
ODonnell has a takedown stuffed.
Trump looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

ODonnell clinches with his opponent.
ODonnell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trump to keep the fight standing.
ODonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Trump is blocking nicely.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as ODonnell controls his hands.

ODonnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
ODonnell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trump tries to avoid it but ODonnell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trump to the ground. Trump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trump throws a right and a left that ODonnell avoids nicely.
It looked like ODonnell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
ODonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ODonnell scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from ODonnell.
Trump thuds a left hand into ODonnell's body.
ODonnell is breathing heavily.
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!
ODonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trump stuffs the takedown attempt from ODonnell. ODonnell gets slowly back to his feet.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
ODonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
ODonnell shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as ODonnell checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

ODonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
ODonnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Colin ODonnell has been cut.
ODonnell avoids the head kick by Trump.
Donald Trump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from ODonnell.
ODonnell shoots in but Trump avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ODonnell closes the distance and clinches up with Trump, looking for a takedown. ODonnell pushes Trump against the cage but Trump circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
ODonnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin ODonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - ODonnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trump is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
ODonnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Trump. No joy for ODonnell on that attempt.
It seemed like Trump was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trump pinned against the cage. Trump gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trump stuffs the takedown.
ODonnell slips under a jab from Trump.
ODonnell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Trump looks to throw the jab but ODonnell is out of range.
ODonnell ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Trump slaps away a takedown attempt from ODonnell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ODonnell darts in looking for a takedown but Trump gets double underhooks and turns ODonnell into the cage.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Trump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
ODonnell shoots in and drives through. Trump sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from ODonnell misses the target.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
ODonnell defending well as Trump loads up on a big left hand.
Trump misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trump throws a head kick that misses.
ODonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ODonnell slips under a jab.
ODonnell is looking for a counter combo.
Trump looks for the body kick but ODonnell saw that one coming.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but ODonnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

ODonnell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ODonnell prevents a body shot from Trump.
ODonnell has Trump pushed against the cage.
ODonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
ODonnell jumps guard but Trump stands there with ODonnell around his waist. ODonnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Trump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trump looks to land a combination but ODonnell avoids it well.
ODonnell shoots in looking for a takedown but Trump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing ODonnell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
ODonnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ODonnell tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
ODonnell blocks a jab.
Trump throws out a leg kick but ODonnell moves out of range and Trump only half commits.
Trump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trump throws a right and a left that ODonnell avoids nicely.
ODonnell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trump.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

ODonnell drives through and clinches with Trump against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but ODonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ODonnell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
ODonnell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trump prevents it.
ODonnell blocks an uppercut.
ODonnell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trump to keep the fight standing.
Trump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trump pushes ODonnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ODonnell tries to pull guard but Trump won't allow it.
ODonnell is trying to drag Trump to the mat but Trump just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Trump throws a lazy right hand but ODonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ODonnell tries to clinch up.
Trump throws a body punch but ODonnell moves out of range.
ODonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trump sprawls well. Trump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ODonnell gets slowly back to his feet.
Trump misses with a looping right.

Trump drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

ODonnell sneaks out the side door and pushes Trump away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ODonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ODonnell darts in looking for a takedown but Trump gets double underhooks and turns ODonnell into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by ODonnell.

ODonnell gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. ODonnell is working away from the top position though.
Trump is holding on to half guard well.
ODonnell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trump wants to get back to his feet.
ODonnell trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ODonnell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
ODonnell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trump sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ODonnell somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Trump on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin ODonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

ODonnell moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

ODonnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trump swats away the attempt to clinch by ODonnell.
Donald Trump is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
ODonnell wants to clinch up but Trump keeps it at a distance.
ODonnell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ODonnell tries to clinch
enabling Trump to counter with a crisp jab.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ODonnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ODonnell fails to land the takedown.
ODonnell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Trump gets a takedown into half guard.
ODonnell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trump scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump not doing much here.
Trump wants to pass to mount but ODonnell is defending the position.
Trump is taking a breather. ODonnell 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.
Trump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Colin ODonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Trump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trump 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!
Post fight, an emotional Donald Trump said 'I will make America great again!'.