Pro-bending



Pro-bending is the most popular sport in Republic City. It involves two teams of three benders of different bending disciplines battling each other to see who will win the match, with an announcer to call out the action as it happens. There is mention of a jackpot in connection with pro-bending, implying a tournament with a substantial financial reward for the winner.

Rules


The playing field has two sides: one red, and one blue. On each side of the playing field are twenty-one holes that continuously dispense miniature earth coins for the earthbending competitors and grates allowing the waterbenders to access water from under the arena. At the start of the match, the teams must remain on their respective sides while fighting for a set amount of time. After the end of this time, a green light from the center line and a brief tone signal when either of the teams may freely cross to the other team's side. The match ends once all players of one team are defeated.

Uniforms
Each contestant must wear a uniform to identify his or her team. Known uniform colors include red, white and gold; blue, black, and orange; and green, brown, and orange. Also, the helmet and belt for each combatant have colors identifying him or her as a firebender (red), waterbender (blue), or earthbender (green).

Pro-benders
Avatar Korra, Bolin, and Mako are known participants of the games, forming a team called the "Fire Ferrets". Only one other team has been mentioned and that is the "Rabbiroos". A known former competitor was Toza, who helped set Mako and Bolin up.

Trivia

 * Pro-bending resembles the real life boxing craze of the 1920s, but is also based on mixed martial arts (MMA). For example, the boundaries of the playing field are lined with ropes like the ones seen around boxing rings.
 * Outside of the central playing field, a wide and deep chasm with a moat separates the spectators from the arena. This gap may be to protect the audience and/or to prevent interference with the pro-bending match.
 * Before Korra arrived, the Fire Ferrets did very poorly in the tournaments.