PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jah Wobble (ranked 2238 p4p, 1161 weight class) and Glen Hoddle (ranked 262 p4p, 148 weight class). Wobble comes to the cage accompanied by Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wobble
vs
Hoddle

166 cm
35
162
24 - 14 - 2

175 cm
27
155
5 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Threads
Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jah Wobble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Hoddle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wobble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wobble lands a jab to Hoddle's midsection.
Wobble fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoddle tries for a takedown but Wobble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Wobble.
Wobble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hoddle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wobble sprawls well initially but Hoddle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Wobble looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle thows a huge punch but Wobble dodges it nicely.
Hoddle prevents Wobble from improving his position.
Wobble is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Barn, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hoddle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wobble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoddle working Wobble over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoddle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoddle winds up and cracks Wobble with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoddle working the head and body with strikes.
Wobble tries to get to full guard but Hoddle has control of the leg.

Wobble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoddle winds up and cracks Wobble with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wobble wants to improve his position but Hoddle is controlling well.
Hoddle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoddle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hoddle prevents Wobble from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoddle throws a strike but Wobble avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hoddle stopping the sweep attempt from Wobble.
Hoddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hoddle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wobble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wobble keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Wobble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wobble is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoddle being controlled here momentarily.
Hoddle stands up over Wobble, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Wobble blocks nicely.
Wobble has control of Hoddle's left arm, preventing Hoddle from doing any damage.
Hoddle postures up in Wobble's guard and throws a big left but Wobble blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoddle distracts Wobble with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hoddle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Wobble is looking for a triangle but Hoddle pushes his legs off easily.
Hoddle lands a couple of elbows.
Hoddle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wobble has momentary wrist control but Hoddle slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wobble trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wobble is on top in guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hoddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wobble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoddle was well out of range. Poor timing from Wobble.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wobble. That's going to slow Hoddle down.
Hoddle looks to land a right hand but Wobble moved out of range.

Wobble bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoddle can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoddle tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Hoddle throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobble trying to control the position but Hoddle is working away.
Hoddle is trying to escape the position but Wobble is controlling the position.
Hoddle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wobble's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hoddle is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble wants to free his trapped foot but Hoddle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hoddle wants to control but Wobble is keeping busy.
Wobble looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoddle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoddle is trying to get back to full guard.
Wobble seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hoddle trying to control from the bottom.
Glen Hoddle has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hoddle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle tries to roll over but Wobble keeps him under control.
Wobble slips a nice elbow through Hoddle's hands, connecting with Hoddle's forehead.
Wobble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoddle wants to improve his position but Wobble is controlling well.
Hoddle is refusing to be controlled, as Wobble sits in half guard.
Hoddle has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hoddle is looking for a sweep. Wobble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Hoddle actively working from the bottom here.

Wobble is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoddle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wobble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wobble lands a nice short elbow.

Wobble is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoddle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wobble.
Wobble content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Hoddle looking for submissions off his back.

That's four 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.
Wobble scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Hoddle looking for submissions off his back.
Hoddle is pressing down on Wobble's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hoddle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wobble is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wobble trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wobble is working Hoddle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Wobble dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hoddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wobble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hoddle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wobble.
Hoddle misses with a straight left.
Hoddle is looking to chop away at Wobble's legs.
Wobble defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoddle.
Wobble feints and then cracks Hoddle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoddle down.
Wobble shoots in for a takedown but Hoddle shows good takedown defense.
Hoddle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wobble works the jab nicely.
Wobble scores with a kick to the body.
Hoddle throws a combination. Wobble tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoddle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wobble as he jumps to the side.
Hoddle lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wobble.

Wobble shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wobble was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hoddle tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wobble presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hoddle tries to hold on but Wobble postures up.
Hoddle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoddle manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Hoddle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wobble pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Wobble 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.
Hoddle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wobble is working away from the top position though.
Wobble trying to control the action but Hoddle is working from the bottom.

Hoddle is defending against the submission attempts here by Wobble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle taking some punishment here, with Wobble in his half guard.
Hoddle punching from the bottom.
Wobble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Wobble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoddle is trying to control but can't.
Wobble wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoddle keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wobble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoddle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoddle with the inside leg kick.
Wobble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoddle.
Wobble misses the shot to the body.
Hoddle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoddle lands a jab to Wobble's midsection.
Hoddle is looking to chop away at Wobble's legs.
Nice straight punches there by Wobble. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wobble.
Wobble connects with the punch.
Wobble takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoddle. Wobble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wobble dodges the punch combination from Hoddle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Wobble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wobble has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Wobble!
After winning the bout, Jah Wobble thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.