PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brynjolfur Davidsdottir (ranked 4064 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eruera Wharerau (ranked 3348 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davidsdottir
vs
Wharerau

178 cm
25
158 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brynjolfur Davidsdottir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eruera Wharerau!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidsdottir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davidsdottir slips a jab and a cross from Wharerau.
Wharerau throws a right hand that Davidsdottir ducks under and follows up with a left that Davidsdottir also avoids with ease.
Wharerau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wharerau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davidsdottir circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Davidsdottir.
Davidsdottir dodges the punch combination from Wharerau.
A punch combination from Wharerau misses.
A combination from Wharerau does no damage.
Wharerau keeps the fight on the outside.
Davidsdottir shoots in looking for a takedown but Wharerau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davidsdottir's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Davidsdottir has closed the distance and engaged Wharerau in a clinch.

Wharerau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davidsdottir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wharerau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Wharerau.
Wharerau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Davidsdottir counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wharerau breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Wharerau. Those never looked like landing.
Wharerau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidsdottir.
Nice sprawl there from Wharerau as Davidsdottir shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynjolfur Davidsdottir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wharerau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wharerau throws a left and a right that both miss

and Davidsdottir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wharerau tries to break the clinch but Davidsdottir is controlling the position.

Davidsdottir pulls guard.
Davidsdottir wants to sweep but no luck.
Davidsdottir pulls Wharerau in close to prevent any damage.

Davidsdottir is working an open guard so Wharerau takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Davidsdottir slips a jab and a cross from Wharerau.

Davidsdottir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wharerau tries to get to full guard but Davidsdottir has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidsdottir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wharerau taking some punishment here, with Davidsdottir in his half guard.
Davidsdottir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davidsdottir content to control rather than advance.
Davidsdottir working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidsdottir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davidsdottir is trying to control. Wharerau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Davidsdottir is trying to work for a kimura but Wharerau is defending well.
Davidsdottir wants to take a breather but Wharerau is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davidsdottir lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Davidsdottir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Davidsdottir stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wharerau misses with a double jab

and Davidsdottir counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Davidsdottir trying to control the position from guard on top but Wharerau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wharerau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davidsdottir defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eruera Wharerau dominated that round.
That's time! Davidsdottir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Davidsdottir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Wharerau breaks the clinch.
Wharerau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wharerau closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wharerau misses with a two punch combination.
Wharerau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidsdottir.
Eruera Wharerau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wharerau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davidsdottir darts in looking for a takedown but Wharerau gets double underhooks and turns Davidsdottir into the cage.
Eruera Wharerau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wharerau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Davidsdottir circles away quickly and effectively.
Davidsdottir slips a jab and a cross from Wharerau.
A right-left combo lands from Wharerau.
Wharerau is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Davidsdottir drives through with a takedown into Wharerau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wharerau being controlled here, momentarily.
Wharerau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davidsdottir passes Wharerau's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davidsdottir escapes and gets back to his feet.
Davidsdottir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davidsdottir takes one on the button.
Wharerau lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wharerau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davidsdottir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wharerau thinking.
Davidsdottir tries to clinch there but Wharerau circles away.

Davidsdottir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidsdottir 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.
Davidsdottir landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Davidsdottir 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 referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davidsdottir lands a nice short elbow.
Brynjolfur Davidsdottir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davidsdottir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davidsdottir wants to pass to mount but Wharerau is defending the position.

Davidsdottir gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wharerau misses with a few strikes there.
An inside leg kick from Davidsdottir misses.
Nice sprawl there from Wharerau as Davidsdottir shoots in.
Wharerau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brynjolfur Davidsdottir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wharerau misses with a double jab
and Davidsdottir counters with a two punch combo.
Wharerau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davidsdottir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wharerau misses with a few strikes there.
Davidsdottir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wharerau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davidsdottir avoids the head kick by Wharerau.
Wharerau swinging wildly here.

Davidsdottir closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wharerau wants to stand back up but Davidsdottir manages to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidsdottir happy to just control the position for now.
Davidsdottir tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wharerau taking a bit of punishment here - Davidsdottir scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eruera Wharerau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Davidsdottir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wharerau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davidsdottir throws a big counter combination but Wharerau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wharerau misses with a two punch combination.

Davidsdottir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wharerau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Davidsdottir taking a breather here.
Davidsdottir lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wharerau down.
Davidsdottir in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Davidsdottir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wharerau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Davidsdottir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davidsdottir decides to stand back up.
Davidsdottir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wharerau looks to land a combination but Davidsdottir avoids it well.
Davidsdottir throws a solid leg kick but Wharerau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davidsdottir.
A combination from Wharerau does no damage.
Wharerau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidsdottir doesn't manage to clinch there - Wharerau circles away.
Eruera Wharerau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wharerau works over Davidsdottir's head and body with a nice combination.
Davidsdottir avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wharerau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Davidsdottir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidsdottir trying to control but Wharerau is working from the bottom.
Wharerau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davidsdottir controls the pace.
Davidsdottir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Davidsdottir trying to control the position from guard on top but Wharerau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidsdottir slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wharerau wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Davidsdottir manages to pass to side control.
Wharerau is trying to stand back up but Davidsdottir is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wharerau is trying to get back to full guard.
Davidsdottir tries to pass to full mount but Wharerau defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wharerau misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Davidsdottir with that takedown attempt.
Davidsdottir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wharerau.
Davidsdottir appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Davidsdottir avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wharerau throws a nice looking combination but Davidsdottir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brynjolfur Davidsdottir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eruera Wharerau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wharerau avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eruera Wharerau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wharerau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eruera Wharerau!
Eruera Wharerau opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.