PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald J Trump (ranked 6221 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deair Shaw (ranked 8604 p4p, 0 weight class). Trump comes to the cage accompanied by Trumpwave. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

J Trump
vs
Shaw

188 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

152 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald J Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deair Shaw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trump has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Trump looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Shaw makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Deair Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Shaw closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trump did well to prevent Shaw getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw works his way into side control.

Shaw has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shaw needs to keep his hands up - Trump had a free shot at his head there.
Trump scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trump digs a good hook to Shaw's body.

Trump drives through and clinches with Shaw against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump can't break the clinch.
Trump stops a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Trump won't allow it.
Trump taking a breather.
Trump tries to break the clinch but Shaw is controlling the position.
Shaw is looking for a takedown.
Donald J Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deair Shaw.
Trump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Trump jumps guard and drags Shaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trump on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trump tries to get out of the position.
Shaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trump has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shaw has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Shaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Trump lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trump's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shaw looks winded!

Trump stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Trump shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trump lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trump working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trump will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trump slows the pace down in half guard.
Shaw has hold of Trump's hands but Trump slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaw taking some punishment here, with Trump in his half guard.
Shaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trump scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trump seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trump slips a nice elbow through Shaw's hands, connecting with Shaw's forehead.
Trump is taking a breather. Shaw 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 is nestled in close to Shaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Trump stands up out of the half guard.
Trump connects with a crisp jab.

Trump has closed the distance and engaged Shaw in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald J Trump dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Trump closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shaw to the mat! Shaw manages to get full guard.
Trump throwing strikes but missing.
Trump has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trump stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trump lands a couple of elbows.
Trump scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trump lands a couple of elbows.
Trump is working Shaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Trump is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trump lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shaw is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump lands a couple of digs.

Shaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Trump is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Trump stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Shaw gets caught napping as Trump dives in and scores a takedown. Shaw manages to retain guard.
Trump scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shaw has momentary wrist control but Trump slips an elbow through the middle.

Trump stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trump has managed to clinch.
Trump wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trump is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trump working hard to break the clinch.
Trump has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trump lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Trump pulls guard.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump is pulling down on Shaw's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.

Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Trump working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.

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 - Shaw follows without any prompting.

Trump closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shaw quickly recovers to half guard.
Trump is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Trump is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shaw pushes Trump off but Trump dives into side control.
Trump lands a nice forearm strike.
Trump lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shaw down.
Trump cracks Shaw with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Trump controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald J Trump dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A left and a right from Trump both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Deair Shaw has been cut.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trump seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Trump shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shaw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Trump in side control lands a decent elbow.
Trump is putting a hurting on Shaw here, landing some big shots from side control.
Donald J Trump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw being controlled for a moment.
Shaw taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump is putting a hurting on Shaw here, landing some big shots from side control.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trump connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shaw some visible discomfort.
Trump cracks Shaw with a big elbow.

Trump stands up and beckons Shaw to his feet.

Trump cracks Shaw with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shaw looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Trump finish him?

Shaw is rocked!
Trump connects with a superb combination that knocks Shaw out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Trump before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Shaw!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Donald J Trump!
In his post fight interview, Donald J Trump started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.