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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 1547 p4p, 201 weight class) and Matt Askren (ranked 478 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 2 - 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
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Matt Askren!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Trump.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren is looking to score with low kicks.
Trump half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trump dips to his left and cracks Askren with an uppercut!
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Trump seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Trump shoots in but Askren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Askren lands with a right hand.
Askren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trump getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot by Askren.
Trump shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Askren but Askren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Trump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Trump is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Askren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trump looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Askren ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Trump throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Trump is trying hard to land a takedown here. Askren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren jabs Trump right on the nose. Trump blinks but takes it well.
Askren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren lands with a right to the head.
Trump is trying to maintain a safe position but Askren gets an underhook and turns Trump into the ropes.
Askren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trump is trying to stall.
Trump looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Trump would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Askren wants the takedown. Trump is fighting it off but Askren persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Trump's guard against the ropes.
Askren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren controlling from the top position.
Askren preventing the sweep.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Askren controlling from the top position.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Askren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Askren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Askren.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Askren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.
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 throws a big right hand that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trump accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump goes for a double leg but Askren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Askren continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren dominated that round.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Trump shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Askren manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Askren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trump controls the pace.
Trump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump trying to move into half guard but instead Askren has managed to sweep!
Trump is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Askren working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren works over Trump with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Askren trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Askren is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trump shoots in looking for a takedown but Askren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trump's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trump takes a jab right on the kisser.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Trump with that takedown attempt.
Trump drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren controls from within his opponent's guard.
Trump is controlling Askren's posture.
Trump wants to improve his position but instead Askren has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Askren trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Trump's temple.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trump trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Trump shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Askren as he avoids it easily.
Askren clinches up with Trump and pushes him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trump can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Askren gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Askren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Askren's back!
Trump is not going to allow Askren to sit and survive in this position.
Askren tries to escape but Trump has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Askren rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trump is stalling here. Askren is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Trump seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Askren has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren controlling the position.
Trump tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
Trump tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Trump tries to reverse the position but Askren maintains control.
Askren lands a nice shot to the head.
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Askren has a good base and remains in mount.
Trump controls the position.
Matt Askren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trump holds on to Askren around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Trump tries to hold on but Askren postures up.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Askren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Askren wants to control the pace but Trump is squirming around nicely.
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Askren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trump can't escape the position.
Askren controlling the pace for now.
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Askren's attempts to control the action.
Trump can't escape the position.
Matt Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren controlling his opponent.
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but Askren has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Askren 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Matt Askren!
Matt Askren wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Askren thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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