PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Song (ranked 3513 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 5269 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Song
vs
Trump

197 cm
25
214 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samuel Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump avoids a kick to the body.
Song is looking to clinch but Trump is avoiding it.
Song is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trump is trying to counter with his kicks.
Trump slips a jab and a cross from Song.
Trump is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Song tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
Song will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Song tries to clinch up.
Song shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trump as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump stuns Song with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Song pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Song throws a head kick that misses.
Trump is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Song with a body shot.
Song dives in and grabs Trump's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trump pushes down on Song's head and hops out.
Song misses with a takedown attempt - Trump sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trump is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Song with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Song throws a low kick but Trump moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Song.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trump darts in and clinches Song up against the cage.
Song is trying to break the clinch but Trump has him pressed against the cage.
Song tries to pull guard but Trump won't allow it.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Song.
Trump works on Song's body with a couple of short punches.
Trump managing to block the knees to the body from Song.
Song drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trump pulls his leg out and moves away.
Song looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trump is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Song with a body shot.
Trump stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trump wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trump doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Trump has Song up against the cage in a clinch.
Song drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trump pulls his leg out and moves away.

Trump drives through and clinches with Song against the cage.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump avoiding damage as Song throws knees to the body.
Song wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trump has him pressed against the cage.
Song tries to stall but Trump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Trump breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Song closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trump circles away.
Song fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Song fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trump now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Song is breathing heavily.
Song shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trump pinned against the cage. Trump gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Trump gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Song is looking to take this one to the mat.
Song trying to stall but Trump improves his position.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Song's elbow.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump presses Song against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Song working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Song can't get the takedown.
A hook to the body from Trump.
Song misses with an elbow strike.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
Trump wants a takedown.
Song can't break the clinch.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song is trying to pull guard but Trump turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Trump breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Trump has managed to clinch.
Trump works on Song's body with a couple of short punches.
Song tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trump smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Song, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trump thinks about the counter body kick.
Song throws a push kick but Trump slaps the foot to one side.

Song changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trump looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Song working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song prevents Trump from escaping the position.
Song 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.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Song connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trump some visible discomfort.
Song throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Song tries to move to mount but Trump blocks the move with his legs.

Song decides to take the fight back to the feet.
No luck for Song with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trump tries to avoid it but Song manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trump to the ground. Trump escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trump appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Song rushes Trump and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Song is looking to control Trump's arms but Trump gets an underhook and turns him. Now Song has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trump slowing the pace effectively.
Song blocks a body shot from Trump.
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!

Song tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trump defends well and Song ends up having to push Trump into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
Song looks for a takedown but Trump sprawls well.
Trump appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Song has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Song misses with the body kick
and Trump counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Song shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trump's guard.

Song gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Song doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Trump counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trump closes the distance and clinches.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump stops a takedown attempt from Song.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Song's elbow.

Trump escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Song shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Song showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song trying to mount his opponent but Trump defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Song is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Song eventually gives up the hold.
Song landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trump tries to kick Song off but Song keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Song looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trump with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Song with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trump is trying to stand up here but Song is controlling him well.
Well, if Song is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Song not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Donald Trump is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Song is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trump is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Song!