PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barney Rubble has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rubble
vs
Zangief

180 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 13 - 0

187 cm
25
247 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barney Rubble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Zangief!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubble shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zangief as he jumps to the side.

Zangief moves into range and clinches up with Rubble.

Rubble drags the fight down to the ground.
Rubble can't keep his opponent in guard - Zangief advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zangief tries to stand and escape but Rubble is controlling the position.
Rubble is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubble is trying to control but Zangief manages to pass to mount!
Zangief controlling his opponent.
Zangief throws some wild stikes that Rubble manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zangief is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rubble has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rubble!
Zangief pulls Rubble in close to his closed guard and prevents Rubble from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zangief is looking to stand up but Rubble isn't so interested in that idea.
Rubble wants to control from the top but Zangief keeps moving.
Rubble being controlled here momentarily.
Rubble stops Zangief from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two 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.
Zangief pulls Rubble in close to prevent any damage.
Rubble is looking to stand up but Zangief won't let him.
Zangief controlling the position.
Zangief's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rubble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zangief is controlling Rubble's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Rubble gets tackled into the cage by Zangief. Zangief maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zangief wants the takedown. Rubble is fighting it off but Zangief persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rubble's guard against the cage.
Zangief tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubble is retaining full guard.
Rubble is trying to control the position but Zangief postures up.
Zangief content to stall in guard here.
Rubble trying to control the position.
Zangief slips nicely into half guard.
Rubble is trying to control but Zangief passes into side control!
Rubble tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief slows the pace down.
Zangief in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zangief controlling the position.
Zangief advances to full mount.
Zangief controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Zangief working for a guillotine from mount but Rubble is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Zangief dominated that round.
That's time! Rubble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rubble misses with a double jab

and Zangief counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zangief is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Victor Zangief has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zangief thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rubble trying to hold on to Zangief's head to control him but Zangief postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangief throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zangief tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rubble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rubble is looking for a sweep. Zangief is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zangief tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rubble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zangief is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zangief is thwarting Rubble's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rubble shoots for a double leg takedown but Zangief sprawls well. He's pushed Rubble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Zangief shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Zangief is working for a kimura but Rubble is defending it quite comfortably.
Rubble trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zangief stalling.
Rubble is controlling Zangief's trapped leg to prevent Zangief from advancing to side control.
Zangief takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zangief wants to stand but Rubble has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Zangief is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rubble has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief not doing much here.
Rubble is looking to control Zangief's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rubble avoid being mounted?

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rubble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Zangief misses.
Rubble shoots and misses

and Zangief counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zangief.

Zangief pulls guard successfully.
Rubble being controlled here momentarily.

Zangief looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zangief is on top in guard.

Rubble is trying to keep Zangief in close.
Zangief advances to half guard.
Zangief throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubble wants to control but Zangief is keeping busy.
Rubble wants to control the action here but instead Zangief manages to pass to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zangief misses with a head shot.
Zangief controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Zangief showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Zangief goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rubble fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zangief blocks a head kick by Rubble.

Zangief has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rubble wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Zangief pulls guard successfully.
Zangief has control of Rubble's left arm, preventing Rubble from doing any damage.
Zangief manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rubble manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangief is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rubble wants to improve his position but instead Zangief has moved into half guard.
Rubble knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zangief on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zangief sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zangief prevents Rubble from improving his position.
Zangief controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zangief works his way into side control.
Zangief wants to stand but Rubble is controlling his arm.

Zangief tries for a kimura but Rubble is defending well.

Zangief wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rubble, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble is looking for a sweep.
Rubble being controlled for a moment.

Zangief is trying to get an arm triangle but Rubble is defending well.
Rubble is looking to regain half guard here but Zangief keeps moving and retains side control.
Rubble trying his best to control but Zangief has mounted him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubble tries to hold on but Zangief pushes him away.
Zangief punching from mount but Rubble doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rubble blocking the ground and pound.
Zangief controlling from mount.
Rubble wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Rubble preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zangief.
Zangief biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Zangief has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Zangief comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zangief 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Zangief!
After winning the bout, Victor Zangief thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Barney Rubble spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to fans across the nation.'.