PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tormund Giantsbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham Hancock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Giantsbane
vs
Hancock

180 cm
28
157 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tormund Giantsbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Hancock!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hancock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Hancock looking to score a takedown here. Giantsbane is defending well but Hancock drives through and ends up in Giantsbane's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hancock stays in close to Giantsbane's body and controls the position.
Hancock makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hancock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Giantsbane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Graham Hancock hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Giantsbane circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hancock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Giantsbane is trying to defend but Hancock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hancock prevents Giantsbane from standing back up.

Hancock escapes and gets back to his feet.
Giantsbane scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hancock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Giantsbane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giantsbane missing with a left hand there. Hancock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane slaps away a takedown attempt from Hancock, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Giantsbane lands a nice hook to Hancock's body. Hancock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Giantsbane swings for the body but Hancock moves out of range.
Hancock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Giantsbane misses with a wild combination.
Hancock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Giantsbane.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hancock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Giantsbane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hancock doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Giantsbane.
Hancock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Giantsbane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Giantsbane misses.
Tormund Giantsbane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hancock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Giantsbane throws a hook to the side of Hancock's head but Hancock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tormund Giantsbane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hancock closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Giantsbane to the mat! Giantsbane manages to get full guard.
Giantsbane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hancock.
Hancock postures up in Giantsbane's guard and throws a big left but Giantsbane blocks it.

Hancock gets to his feet. Giantsbane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Hancock dives in and scores a takedown into Giantsbane's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hancock trying to control but Giantsbane is working from the bottom.

Hancock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane stuffs the takedown.
Hancock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Giantsbane tries to keep at a distance but Hancock has taken the fight into the clinch.

Giantsbane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hancock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Giantsbane sprawls well. Giantsbane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hancock gets slowly back to his feet.
Tormund Giantsbane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Hancock.
Hancock tries for a takedown but Giantsbane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hancock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Giantsbane thuds a left hand into Hancock's body.
Hancock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Giantsbane tries to avoid it but Hancock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Giantsbane to the ground. Giantsbane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hancock tries to move into range but Giantsbane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Graham Hancock will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Giantsbane stuns Hancock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Giantsbane keeps the fight on the outside.
Hancock avoids the body shot from Giantsbane.

Hancock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hancock tries to pass to full mount but Giantsbane defends it.
Giantsbane wants to get back to his feet.
Hancock is trying to control the action in half guard but Giantsbane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hancock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Giantsbane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hancock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Giantsbane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Graham Hancock wasn't active enough on the ground.

Hancock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hancock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hancock trying to control the position but Giantsbane is working away.
Giantsbane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hancock has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Hancock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hancock stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Hancock with that takedown attempt.
Giantsbane thows a body shot but no joy.
Giantsbane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hancock tries to clinch but Giantsbane moves out of range.
Hancock slips under a jab from Giantsbane.
Giantsbane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hancock manages to avoid it.
Giantsbane throws an overhand right that lands on Hancock's shoulder, as Hancock tries to avoid the shot.
Giantsbane looks to score with a jab to the body but Hancock is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock misses with a body kick.
Graham Hancock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Giantsbane misses with a looping left.
Hancock looks for a takedown but Giantsbane sprawls well.
Hancock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Giantsbane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tormund Giantsbane is winning the standup battle so far.
Giantsbane thows a body shot but no joy.
Giantsbane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Giantsbane works Hancock's body with a nice hook.
Hancock takes one on the button.
Hancock tries to clinch up.
Giantsbane misses with a body shot.
Hancock drops his hands momentarily and Giantsbane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Hancock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Giantsbane is trying to defend but Hancock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hancock is taking a breather. Giantsbane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Giantsbane is looking to escape.
Graham Hancock has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hancock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Giantsbane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hancock is looking to advance position but Giantsbane won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Hancock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hancock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Giantsbane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hancock scrambles back to his feet.
Giantsbane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hancock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Giantsbane.
Giantsbane looks to land a left hand but Hancock moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Giantsbane. Hancock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Giantsbane.
Hancock shoots in for a takedown but Giantsbane shows good takedown defense.
Giantsbane throws a body punch but Hancock moves out of range.
Giantsbane tests Hancock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Giantsbane.
Hancock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Giantsbane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantsbane throws an overhand right that lands on Hancock's shoulder, as Hancock tries to avoid the shot.
Giantsbane scores with a jab.
Giantsbane misses the jab.
Giantsbane lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Giantsbane. Beautiful body shot.
Giantsbane takes a swing at Hancock's ribcage but misses.

Hancock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Giantsbane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hancock wants to pass the guard but Giantsbane is keeping the position.
Giantsbane wants to stand and escape but Hancock is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Giantsbane wants to stand but Hancock is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Graham Hancock.
Giantsbane scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Giantsbane coming out on top.
Giantsbane connects with a nice looking jab.
Giantsbane missing with a left hand there. Hancock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Hancock with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock tries for a takedown but Giantsbane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tormund Giantsbane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Hancock.
Hancock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Giantsbane but Giantsbane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Giantsbane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hancock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hancock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hancock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hancock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hancock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Giantsbane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hancock.
Giantsbane lands a glancing blow to the side of Hancock's head.
Giantsbane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantsbane connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hancock shoots in for a takedown but Giantsbane shows good takedown defense.
Tormund Giantsbane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Giantsbane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hancock has time to react.
Giantsbane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hancock in his tracks.
Giantsbane misses the shot to the body.
Giantsbane throws a lazy right hand but Hancock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hancock walks into a left hand.

Hancock is rocked!
Hancock blocks a jab.
Hancock is still on wobbly legs! Can Giantsbane finish him?
Jab, jab by Giantsbane - just one landing.
Giantsbane drops Hancock with a huge uppercut! Hancock drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Giantsbane is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tormund Giantsbane!
An out of breath Tormund Giantsbane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.