PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 952 p4p, 475 weight class) and Don Bronson (ranked 133 p4p, 71 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bronson's choice of entrance music: Glass Candy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Trump
vs
Bronson

178 cm
29
184
7 - 8 - 0

189 cm
25
170
8 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bronson's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bronson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Trump on that attempt.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Trump wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Trump.
Bronson is looking to chop away at Trump's legs.
Trump tries to clinch but Bronson moves away
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Trump shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trump slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trump misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trump scores with a takedown into Bronson's guard.
Bronson wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.

Trump 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.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Bronson keeps moving.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bronson holds on and takes a little breather.
Trump is pushing down on Bronson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bronson is fighting to maintain full guard but Trump has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Bronson regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson looking to control.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Bronson keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Bronson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Bronson wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bronson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bronson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Trump has taken his back.
Bronson rolls, trying to escape but Trump keeps control of the position.

Trump is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bronson is defending well though. Trump let's go of the attempt for now.

Trump looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trump working for a choke but Bronson is defending well.

Bronson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trump's arms.
Bronson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bronson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trump.

Trump tightening his grip on Bronson, looking for the choke.
And that is 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Trump on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Trump lands with an overhand left.
Trump lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronson tries a quick counter leg kick but Trump is wise to it.

Trump shoots in and gets a takedown into Bronson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Donald Trump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Bronson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trump has passed into side control.
Bronson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bronson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bronson stops Trump from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Trump looking for a guillotine from mount but Bronson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson gets back to half guard.
Trump trying to control from half guard but Bronson is working away.
Trump trying to pass the guard but Bronson defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bronson avoid being mounted?
Bronson is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump is pressing down on Bronson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bronson is holding on for now.

Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bronson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Bronson is holding on to half guard well.

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 tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bronson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bronson is looking to improve his position.
Bronson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trump moves out of range as Bronson strikes.

Bronson gets caught flat footed, as Trump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bronson pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trump won't allow Bronson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trump tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Bronson tries to sprawl but Trump drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronson keeps working.

Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Bronson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bronson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronson pulls Trump in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Bronson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trump haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trump shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trump will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump darts in looking for a takedown but Bronson gets double underhooks and turns Trump into the cage.

That's two 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 blocks an uppercut.
Trump jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bronson walks away with a smile on his face. Trump gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trump doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trump crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and Trump gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. Trump manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bronson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trump with a poor takedown
and Bronson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A cross from Bronson lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trump.
Despite the aggression on Bronson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bronson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bronson lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Trump gets a takedown into half guard.
Don Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bronson is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Bronson defends it.

Bronson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trump is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bronson is working to get back to half guard.
Donald Trump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bronson is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trump has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald Trump thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.