PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hodor Hodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hodor Hodor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Barney Rubble's chin.

Rubble
vs
Hodor

180 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 15 - 0

187 cm
29
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barney Rubble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hodor Hodor!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rubble or perhaps it was just good defense by Hodor, which made it look bad.

Rubble shoots in and bounces Hodor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rubble's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rubble postures up in Hodor's guard and throws a big left but Hodor blocks it.
Rubble postures up in Hodor's guard and throws a big left but Hodor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubble wants to control from the top but Hodor keeps moving.
Rubble postures up in Hodor's guard and throws a big left but Hodor blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodor is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hodor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rubble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rubble throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rubble working some strikes from top position.
Rubble throws a big elbow that misses.

Rubble drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hodor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rubble has Hodor in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodor stopping the sweep attempt from Rubble.
Rubble is trying to keep Hodor in close.
Rubble is looking to sweep but instead, Hodor has passed into half guard.
Rubble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubble looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rubble looking for a guillotine here but Hodor defends easily.

Hodor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Rubble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hodor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rubble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hodor stands up from Rubble's guard - Hodor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rubble takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Hodor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rubble sprawling to the canvas! Rubble rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hodor finish him?!

It looks like Barney Rubble has been cut.
Hodor leaves Rubble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rubble is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Hodor coming out on top.
Hodor steps in with a hook that catches Rubble right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hodor follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rubble looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hodor Hodor!
Barney Rubble was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to fans across the nation.'.