Go Polvark, go! 

I wasn't sure if Broding was supposed to be using his weapon or not, because he planted it in the ground. You know, measly human with an axe vs giant with fists? But in the end, I thought it'd be better to just have 'em go at it.

Polvark's strength is in his lack of training; his moves are random and sporadic, working to counterbalance Broding's extensive knowledge of combat. 

Though he's just a man, fallible and flawed, so you can ground him into the dust if you want. Whatever makes for the better story I say!