PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tormund Giantsbane (ranked 866 p4p, 89 weight class) and Paul OConnell (ranked 1235 p4p, 116 weight class). Paul OConnell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tormund Giantsbane's chin.

Giantsbane
vs
OConnell

183 cm
42
240 lbs
22 - 19 - 1

209 cm
37
285 lbs
21 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Pit Bull Development

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 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tormund Giantsbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul OConnell!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Giantsbane should have avoided that one.
Giantsbane misses with an uppercut.
Giantsbane throws a looping overhand right but OConnell ducks down to avoid it.
OConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Giantsbane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giantsbane misses with the combination.
Giantsbane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OConnell misses the shot to the body.
Giantsbane is looking to counter punch.
Giantsbane wants to clinch up but OConnell keeps it at a distance.
OConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Giantsbane.
Giantsbane cracks OConnell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tormund Giantsbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giantsbane looks to throw the jab but OConnell is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantsbane avoids the head kick by OConnell.
Giantsbane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OConnell.
Giantsbane shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OConnell eats them both and turns towards Giantsbane to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Giantsbane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Giantsbane taking a break here but OConnell is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell is not content to let Giantsbane control the position.
OConnell wants to get back to his feet.
Giantsbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OConnell is not content to let Giantsbane control the position.
OConnell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OConnell trying to control from the bottom.
OConnell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giantsbane.
Giantsbane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giantsbane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Giantsbane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Giantsbane throwing shots but OConnell is blocking nicely.
Giantsbane lands strikes from half guard.
OConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giantsbane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantsbane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Giantsbane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Giantsbane trying to control the pace.
Giantsbane works his foot free and advances to mount.
Giantsbane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish OConnell?
OConnell is bucking up trying to escape but Giantsbane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Giantsbane sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Giantsbane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
OConnell is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OConnell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Giantsbane.
Giantsbane scoring with strikes but OConnell is staying in there.
OConnell is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane raining down hammerfists from mount.
OConnell takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Giantsbane's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tormund Giantsbane!
Tormund Giantsbane took some time post fight to say the following; 'I AM A GOLDEN GOD.'.