PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Wyadd (ranked 1116 p4p, 1600 weight class) and Skjoldr Leifsson (ranked 157 p4p, 236 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Wyadd
vs
Leifsson

188 cm
32
181
14 - 7 - 1

179 cm
27
183
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

HARDCORE
Voodoo Nutrition

Arcticus University: London
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Danny Wyadd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leifsson misses with a kick to the body.
Leifsson throws a right hand that misses

and Wyadd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wyadd digs a right hand into Leifsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leifsson's gas tank.
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wyadd.
A short right from Wyadd.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Leifsson working aggressively here.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyadd controls his hands.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wyadd.
Wyadd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wyadd lands with a left to the head.
Wyadd blocks a body shot from Leifsson.
Wyadd fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leifsson as Wyadd tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Wyadd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Wyadd.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Wyadd avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wyadd misses with the head strike.
Leifsson misses with some punches.
Wyadd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wyadd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wyadd.
A nice left hand lands by Leifsson.
Wyadd swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Leifsson tries to work over Wyadd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Wyadd.
A nice left hand lands by Wyadd.
Leifsson lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wyadd.
Wyadd lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyadd throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a punch on the inside.

Wyadd decides to pull guard.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyadd is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wyadd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leifsson looking to pass the guard.
Leifsson looking to sit in guard and control but Wyadd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wyadd wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Wyadd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leifsson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wyadd uses it to pass to side control.
Wyadd trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Wyadd defending well.
Wyadd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wyadd.
Wyadd is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Wyadd is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson is stalling in the full guard.
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyadd is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leifsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson slips nicely into half guard.
Wyadd controlling the position for now.

Leifsson is working for a kimura but Wyadd is defending it quite comfortably.
Wyadd is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Wyadd dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Leifsson slips under a jab from Wyadd.
Wyadd takes one to the chin there.
Leifsson wants to clinch up but Wyadd keeps it at a distance.
Wyadd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leifsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyadd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leifsson misses with a right hand
and Wyadd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Wyadd misses.
Leifsson scores with a hook to the body. Wyadd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyadd keeps the fight on the outside.
As Leifsson tries to get set, Wyadd tries to push him back and clinch up but Leifsson manages to avoid the attempt.
A lazy body kick from Wyadd
and Leifsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Wyadd 's head but he takes it in his stride.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd misses with a punch on the inside.
Leifsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyadd.
Wyadd wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Leifsson.
Wyadd swings wildly with an uppercut but Leifsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyadd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leifsson digs a right hand into Wyadd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wyadd's gas tank.
Wyadd throws a head punch that misses.
Leifsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wyadd.
Wyadd fails to pull guard.
Wyadd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Leifsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wyadd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leifsson can turn it around.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyadd controls his hands.
Leifsson gets underhooks to prevent Wyadd's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Wyadd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyadd scores with a shot to the side of Leifsson's head.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyadd tries to score a body lock takedown but Leifsson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wyadd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wyadd or not.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wyadd lands a hook that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Wyadd misses with some punches.
Leifsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Wyadd gets control of Leifsson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wyadd will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leifsson trying to control but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Wyadd is keeping the position.

Wyadd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leifsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Wyadd keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leifsson trying to control but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Leifsson pushes down on Wyadd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leifsson wants to control but Wyadd is keeping him busy.
Leifsson trying to advance position but Wyadd counters by regaining guard.
Leifsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wyadd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Leifsson prevents Wyadd from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wyadd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Wyadd won't allow Leifsson to pass to mount.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Wyadd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wyadd is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wyadd is staying active underneath Leifsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wyadd is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leifsson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Wyadd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leifsson!
Danny Wyadd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Leifsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Leifsson wants to control but Wyadd postures up.
Wyadd trying to control the position but Leifsson is working away.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson is trying to improve his position.

Wyadd tries for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Leifsson trying to remain calm as Wyadd controls from the top position.
Leifsson wants to control but Wyadd postures up.
Wyadd is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wyadd slips a straight right by Leifsson.
Leifsson motions for Wyadd to come forward. Leifsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wyadd attempts a counter takedown but Leifsson avoids it well and moves away.

Wyadd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leifsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wyadd postures up in Leifsson's guard and throws a big left but Leifsson blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson pulls Wyadd in to control the position.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Wyadd from controlling successfully.

Leifsson has an active guard here but Wyadd has managed to pass into half guard.

Wyadd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Wyadd eventually gives up the hold.
Leifsson manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wyadd is looking to pass into half guard but Leifsson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Leifsson is in guard.

Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyadd is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson trying to control but Wyadd is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson advances position into side control!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Wyadd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wyadd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Wyadd!
An out of breath Danny Wyadd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.