PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Toby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tormund Giantsbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Will Smith - The Fresh Prince. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Toby
vs
Giantsbane

198 cm
32
275 lbs
15 - 11 - 2

183 cm
37
240 lbs
16 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Toby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tormund Giantsbane!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giantsbane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toby is looking for a counter combo.
Toby avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Toby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Giantsbane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Giantsbane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Giantsbane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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 Toby's temple.
Giantsbane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toby wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Giantsbane.
Giantsbane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Toby punching from the bottom.
Giantsbane trying to control from half guard but Toby is working away.
Giantsbane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giantsbane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Giantsbane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toby keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toby keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Giantsbane working Toby over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toby striking from half guard on the bottom.
Toby is looking for a sweep. Giantsbane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Toby kicks off Giantsbane and gets to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Giantsbane!
Tormund Giantsbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giantsbane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toby.
Giantsbane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Giantsbane wobbles Toby with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Giantsbane dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Toby to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tormund Giantsbane!
After the fight, Tormund Giantsbane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.