PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorde Dramicanin (ranked 3139 p4p, 371 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 2367 p4p, 297 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Dramicanin
vs
Trump

183 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
184 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Dark Knight Nutrition

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dorde Dramicanin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump dives in for a single leg takedown but Dramicanin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Dramicanin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Trump gets a takedown into half guard.
Trump wants to free his trapped foot but Dramicanin is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Dramicanin actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Dramicanin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Dramicanin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Trump seems content to control.
Dramicanin tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dramicanin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dramicanin is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump prevents Dramicanin from improving his position.

Dramicanin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump wants to control but Dramicanin is keeping him busy.
Dramicanin wants to get back to full guard.
Dramicanin trying to control from the bottom.

Dramicanin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.

Dramicanin actively working from the bottom here.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dramicanin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dramicanin trying to control but Trump postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump scores with a sloppy right hand. Dramicanin should have avoided that one.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dramicanin throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.

Trump closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dramicanin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dramicanin is trying to get back to full guard.
Trump content to control rather than advance.
Dramicanin manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Dramicanin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dramicanin controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dramicanin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.

Trump avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trump slips nicely into half guard.

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.
Dramicanin wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Dramicanin looking for submissions off his back.
Dramicanin is staying active underneath Trump, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trump working over Dramicanin with some ground and pound. Dramicanin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trump in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dramicanin trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Trump getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trump jabs at Dramicanin's body.
Trump tries for a takedown but Dramicanin circles away easily
enabling Dramicanin to counter with a crisp jab.

Trump closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Trump throws a strike aimed at the side of Dramicanin's head but Dramicanin avoids it well.
Dramicanin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dramicanin is trying to control but can't.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramicanin keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dramicanin is looking to improve his position.

Dramicanin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramicanin wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Trump there.
Dramicanin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trump prevents Dramicanin from improving his position.

Trump is looking for a kimura but Dramicanin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
Trump trying to control from Dramicanin's half guard. Dramicanin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trump trying to control but Dramicanin is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trump won't allow Dramicanin to sweep him here.
Trump throwing strikes from guard but Dramicanin blocks nicely.
Trump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dramicanin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Trump passes Dramicanin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trump wants to take a breather but Dramicanin is having none of it.
Trump might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dramicanin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trump lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dramicanin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump is keen to just control but Dramicanin is a slippery customer.

Dramicanin looking for submissions off his back.
Trump lands with a punch from half guard.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dramicanin keeps working.
Dramicanin tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dramicanin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dramicanin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trump controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dramicanin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dramicanin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump working the head and body with strikes.
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dramicanin moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump trying to control but Dramicanin is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

No luck for Trump with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dramicanin misses the target.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Dramicanin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trump scores with a jab. Dramicanin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trump tries for a takedown but Dramicanin circles away easily
and Dramicanin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorde Dramicanin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
Trump fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dramicanin attempts a counter takedown but Trump avoids it well and moves away.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Dramicanin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dramicanin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dramicanin dips to his left and cracks Trump with an uppercut!
Dramicanin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dramicanin tries to avoid it but Trump manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dramicanin to the ground. Dramicanin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dramicanin attempts a counter takedown but Trump avoids it well and moves away.
Trump thuds his right hand into Dramicanin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dramicanin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trump. Trump circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trump takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dramicanin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trump's hands.

It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Dramicanin connects with a jab.
Trump gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dramicanin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorde Dramicanin!
Dorde Dramicanin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition, into his post fight interview.