PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gates
vs
Trump

174 cm
28
179 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

175 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump misses with a hook. Gates ducked under it nicely.
Trump is looking to clinch but Gates is avoiding it.
Gates stuffs the takedown.
Gates has his takedown stuffed

and Trump counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gates!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Trump working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but Gates is defending well.
Trump prevents Gates from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trump is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gates knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trump with the ground and pound but Gates regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Trump throws a strike but Gates avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Trump must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trump missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gates avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trump throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump is pushing down on Gates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gates is fighting to maintain full guard but Trump has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trump scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates is trying to stand back up but Trump is controlling him
Gates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trump.

Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Gates is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gates is trying to stand.
Trump throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gates looks like he's trying to stand up.
Trump thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gates's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trump missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gates is trying to stand back up but Trump is controlling him
Trump thows a huge punch but Gates dodges it nicely.
Trump throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Trump is looking for a kimura here.
Gates is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trump.
Trump missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trump not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trump with the ground and pound but Gates uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Trump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trump won't allow Gates to get back to his feet.
Gates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trump won't allow Gates to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s 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!

Horrible takedown by Gates or perhaps it was just good defense by Trump which made him look bad.
Gates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trump defends it nicely.
Gates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump throws a head kick that misses.
Trump throws a leg kick but Gates sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trump closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gates circles away.
Gates fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Trump shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gates seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gates has momentary wrist control but Trump slips an elbow through the middle.

Trump drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gates looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gates looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gates!
Trump wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Gates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trump knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trump knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gates's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trump.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trump can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trump looking for a guillotine here but Gates defends easily.
Gates trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.

Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gates defends well.
Gates looking to pass the guard.
Gates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trump's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gates trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump wants to sweep here but Gates controlling him for the moment.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Gates from controlling successfully.

Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gates stands up over Trump, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gates postures up.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gates fails with the takedown

and Trump counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Trump throws a strike but Gates rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Trump looking for a guillotine here but Gates defends easily.

Trump throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gates uses it to pass to side control.
Trump struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump regains half guard.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Gates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trump trying to hold on to Gates's head to control him but Gates postures up.

Gates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trump defends it well.
Gates is keen to just control but Trump is a slippery customer.
Gates is looking to pass Trump's guard but actually Trump recovers to full guard.

Trump looking for a guillotine here but Gates defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Gates from controlling successfully.
Gates won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Trump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Trump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gates lands a couple of elbows.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Gates from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donald Trump has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump keeping full guard, as Gates tries to pass.
Gates distracts Trump with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jack Gates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trump throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Trump trying to control the position.

Trump looking for a guillotine here but Gates defends easily.

Trump looking for a guillotine here but Gates defends easily.
Trump takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gates is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gates is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Donald Trump is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Trump looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gates passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Trump.
Well Trump has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!