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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Trump! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Smith! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Trump tries to clinch up. Smith gets caught flat footed, as Trump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Trump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard. Smith looking to control.
Trump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Trump has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Trump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Trump slips nicely into half guard. Trump looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Trump slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trump connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Trump sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Trump sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though. Trump sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though. Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well. Trump prevents Smith from standing back up.
Trump is looking for a kimura here.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Smith is trying to stand up here but Trump is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trump throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Smith to regain full guard. Trump throws a big elbow that misses. Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Trump postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. Trump looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith trying to control the position.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Trump drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard. 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. Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well. Trump throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Trump has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up. Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that 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.
Smith tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range. Trump shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Trump is proving a slippery customer.
Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Trump postures up.
Trump with a flurry of punches that miss. Trump thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trump with a flurry of punches that miss. Trump drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith! You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Trump gets back to half guard. Smith is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trump looking for submissions off his back. Smith trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away. Smith wants to stand up but Trump has a hold of him and won't allow it. Trump trying to control here.
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. Trump manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Trump throwing strikes but missing. Trump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Trump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Trump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Trump chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Trump drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Smith's guard. Trump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Trump postures up.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there. Trump landing with the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Trump throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Trump finishes the takedown easily into guard. Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Trump is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Trump postures up.
Trump postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trump throws a big right hand that misses. Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Trump working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Trump is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Donald Trump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Trump throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Trump is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control. Trump postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trump is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Trump is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows. Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Trump lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith is rocked! Trump works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard. Smith is still in real trouble! Can Trump finish him? Trump lands a couple of digs. Trump gets to his feet and stands over Smith, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Smith felt that one! Trump unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Smith from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trump!
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RATING
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