PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augie (ranked 1118 p4p, 128 weight class) and Tormund Giantsbane (ranked 1856 p4p, 218 weight class). DJ Augie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Augie
vs
Giantsbane

199 cm
29
276 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

183 cm
39
240 lbs
19 - 17 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Augie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tormund Giantsbane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giantsbane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Giantsbane slips under a jab.
Giantsbane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Giantsbane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Augie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Augie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Giantsbane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Augie is trying to maintain the position but Giantsbane is very close to passing his half guard.
Augie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Augie controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantsbane winds up and cracks Augie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Augie trying to control from the bottom.
Augie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Augie keeping hold of Giantsbane's head, controlling as best he can.
Augie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Giantsbane scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giantsbane.
Augie is trying to maintain the position but Giantsbane is very close to passing his half guard.
Giantsbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Giantsbane prevents Augie from improving his position.
Giantsbane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Giantsbane is thwarting Augie's attempts to control the position.
Giantsbane working Augie over with strikes.
Giantsbane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Giantsbane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Augie tries to roll over but Giantsbane keeps him under control.
Giantsbane thows a huge punch but Augie dodges it nicely.
Augie is controlling Giantsbane's trapped leg to prevent Giantsbane from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane is looking to take a break and control but Augie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Augie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Augie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giantsbane.
Giantsbane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Giantsbane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Giantsbane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

It looks like DJ Augie has been cut.
Giantsbane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Augie is controlling Giantsbane's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nice strikes from Giantsbane there.
Augie wants to get back to full guard.
Augie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Giantsbane is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Giantsbane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Augie is looking for a sweep. Giantsbane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Augie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Giantsbane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Augie is refusing to be controlled, as Giantsbane sits in half guard.
Augie is looking to improve his position.
Giantsbane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Augie wants to get back to full guard.
Giantsbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Augie is looking to control Giantsbane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augie avoid being mounted?
Giantsbane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Augie is looking for a sweep. Giantsbane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Augie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Giantsbane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Giantsbane connects with a nice short shot to Augie's temple.
Augie is refusing to be controlled, as Giantsbane sits in half guard.
Giantsbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Augie tries to roll over but Giantsbane keeps him under control.
Giantsbane is nestled in close to Augie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Augie wants to get back to full guard.
Augie keeping hold of Giantsbane's head, controlling as best he can.
Giantsbane slips a nice elbow through Augie's hands, connecting with Augie's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Augie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Giantsbane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Giantsbane's back!

Augie tightening his grip on Giantsbane, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tormund Giantsbane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Giantsbane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Giantsbane misses.
No joy there for Giantsbane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Augie attempts a counter takedown but Giantsbane avoids it well and moves away.
Augie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Giantsbane.
A slow jab from Augie misses its intended target.
And Giantsbane tries to counter it with a takedown but Augie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Giantsbane throws a series of strikes that have Augie backpedaling.
Augie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giantsbane.
Augie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giantsbane.
Augie attempts a counter takedown but Giantsbane avoids it well and moves away.
Tormund Giantsbane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giantsbane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Giantsbane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Augie is fending him off so far but Giantsbane persists. Nope, Augie circles away and we're back to standing.
Augie leaves Giantsbane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Giantsbane misses with a looping left.
Giantsbane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Augie gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Augie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Giantsbane is just riding it out for now. Augie eventually gives up the hold.
Augie drops an elbow to the side of Giantsbane's head.
Augie prevents Giantsbane from improving his position.
Augie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Giantsbane is looking to improve his position.

That's two 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.
Augie wants to pass the guard but Giantsbane is defending well.
Giantsbane is looking to improve his position.
Augie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Augie prevents Giantsbane from improving his position.
Augie slips a nice elbow through Giantsbane's hands, connecting with Giantsbane's forehead.
Augie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Giantsbane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Augie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Augie is one step ahead there.
Giantsbane pulls Augie in close to prevent any damage.
Augie lands a couple of digs.
Augie wants to control from the top but Giantsbane keeps moving.
Augie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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.
Giantsbane controls Augie momentarily but Augie frees himself.
Augie wants to control from the top but Giantsbane keeps moving.
Augie looking to pass the guard.
Augie content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Augie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giantsbane pulls Augie in close to his closed guard and prevents Augie from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Augie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Augie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Giantsbane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Augie to the mat! Augie manages to get full guard.
Augie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giantsbane postures up in Augie's guard and throws a big left but Augie blocks it.
Giantsbane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Augie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Giantsbane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Giantsbane trying to control the position from guard on top but Augie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giantsbane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Giantsbane's guard.

Augie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Giantsbane is keeping the position for now.
Giantsbane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Augie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Giantsbane is looking to stand up but Augie isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giantsbane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Augie's guard.

Augie controlling Giantsbane's posture.
Augie keeping moving, preventing Giantsbane from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Giantsbane lands a couple of elbows.
Augie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Giantsbane trying to control the position from guard on top but Augie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augie 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.
Giantsbane trying to control but Augie is working from the bottom.
Giantsbane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Augie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Augie keeping moving, preventing Giantsbane from controlling successfully.
Augie has his hands on Giantsbane's head, controlling the position.
Augie is trying to keep Giantsbane in close.
Augie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giantsbane.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Giantsbane's coach down at Winds of Winter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Giantsbane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Giantsbane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Augie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Giantsbane stalks Augie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Augie's face. Augie staggers backwards, shaken.
Augie misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Giantsbane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Augie.
Giantsbane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Augie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Giantsbane throws a body shot but no joy.
Giantsbane moves out of range of the strikes.
Augie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Giantsbane. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Giantsbane misses with the combination.
Augie lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Giantsbane as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Augie.
Giantsbane throws a right and a left that Augie avoids nicely.
Augie lands a glancing blow to the side of Giantsbane's head.
Giantsbane throws the left hand but Augie avoids the punch easily.
Augie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Augie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Giantsbane throws out the jab.
Giantsbane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augie throws a combination. Giantsbane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Giantsbane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Giantsbane tries for a takedown but Augie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Giantsbane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Augie throws a hook but Giantsbane blocks it.
Augie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Augie lands with an uppercut that bounces Giantsbane off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DJ Augie.
I think Augie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Augie!
DJ Augie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.