PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 4626 p4p, 524 weight class) and Gustavo Carballo (ranked 8044 p4p, 679 weight class). Donald Trump could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gustavo Carballo's chin.

Trump
vs
Carballo

185 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
27
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Carballo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carballo.
A counter left hand to the body from Trump misses its target.
Carballo fails with the takedown
and Trump cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Gustavo Carballo has been cut.
Carballo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trump counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump lands with a straight right. Carballo didn't see that one coming.
Carballo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trump counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donald Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Carballo.
Trump connects with a right hand. Carballo shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump thuds a left hand into Carballo's body.
Donald Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trump throws a combination. Carballo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Trump jabs at Carballo's body.
Carballo looks winded!
Carballo has his takedown stuffed

and Trump lands a stunning uppercut that sends Carballo to the mat!

Carballo is rocked!

That has opened up Gustavo Carballo's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carballo is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold.

Trump is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trump seems to be working for a kimura but Carballo defends the submission attempt.

Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trump moves into full mount! Carballo won't be happy about that!

Trump goes for an armbar but Carballo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Carballo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Trump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trump working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump 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.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump 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.
Carballo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carballo preventing the sweep.

Trump is looking for a triangle but Carballo pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.

Trump stands and throws Carballo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carballo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Trump tries for a kimura but Carballo is defending well.

Trump goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carballo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trump's guard! Nice work there by Carballo!
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Trump is looking for a triangle but Carballo pushes his legs off easily.

Trump is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Carballo frees his head nicely. Oh but Trump has switched to an armbar! Carballo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Donald Trump!