PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daryl Browning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Konden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konden has chosen FIGHT SONG as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Browning
vs
Konden

176 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daryl Browning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Konden!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Konden.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konden.
Browning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Browning lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Browning takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Konden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Browning as he avoids it easily.
Browning's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Browning duly obliges.

Konden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Browning sprawls well initially but Konden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Konden prevents Browning from improving his position.
Konden thows a huge punch but Browning dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Browning wants to improve his position but Konden is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Browning is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Konden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Konden's back!
Konden tries to roll but Browning sticks to his back.
Will Browning go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Konden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Browning's guard. Nice work there by Konden.
Konden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Browning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Konden trying to control but Browning is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Browning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Browning is trying to control the position but Konden postures up.
Browning looking for a sweep. Not yet Browning, not yet.
Konden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Konden wants to control from the top but Browning keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browning is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Daryl Browning.
Konden keeps the fight on the outside.
Konden goes for a double leg but Browning avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Browning continues to drive forward.
Daryl Browning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Konden.
Browning is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Konden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Browning changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Konden fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Browning has Konden up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Browning is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Konden has Browning pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Browning manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Konden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Browning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Konden closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Konden will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Browning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konden defends it nicely.
Konden dives in and grabs Browning's left leg, looking for a takedown. Browning pushes down on Konden's head and hops out.

Konden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Browning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Konden is thwarting Browning's attempts to control the position.
Browning is refusing to be controlled, as Konden sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Konden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Browning manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Browning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Konden is fending him off so far but Browning persists. Nope, Konden circles away and we're back to standing.
Browning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Browning shoots for a double leg takedown but Konden sprawls well. He's pushed Browning's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daryl Browning. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Konden clinches up against the cage.
Browning is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Konden is working for takedown but Browning is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konden is pressed up against the cage. Browning has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Konden down to the mat. Konden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Browning shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Konden goes for a double leg but Browning avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Browning continues to drive forward.

Konden has picked Browning up - he's going for a ride! Konden dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Konden slows the pace down in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konden is thwarting Browning's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Browning does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Konden controlling the action here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Konden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Browning sprawls well. Browning wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Konden gets slowly back to his feet.
Daryl Browning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Browning shoots in for a double leg but Konden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Konden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konden wants to clinch up but Browning keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Browning takes the fight into the clinch.
Browning dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Browning gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Konden.
Konden is trying to drag Browning to the mat but Browning just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Konden can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Browning lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Konden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Browning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Konden.
Nice takedown defense from Konden. No joy for Browning on that attempt.
Konden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Browning scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Browning tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Konden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Browning sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daryl Browning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Konden.
Browning stuffs the takedown attempt from Konden. Konden gets slowly back to his feet.
Konden tries to clinch up but Browning circles away and keeps his distance.
Browning fails with a takedown attempt.
Konden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Browning shoots for a double leg takedown but Konden sprawls well. He's pushed Browning's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning tries to clinch but Konden moves out of range.
Konden tries to clinch but Browning is having none of it.
Browning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Konden as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Konden with that takedown attempt.
Konden tries to close the distance and clinch but Browning swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Browning.
Browning has a takedown stuffed.
Daryl Browning is winning the standup battle so far.
Konden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Konden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Browning sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Konden somewhat.
Browning fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Konden avoids it really well and circles away.
Konden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Browning circles away.
Browning shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Browning tries to close the distance and clinch but Konden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Konden.
Browning throws a right and a left that Konden avoids nicely.
Browning tries for a takedown but Konden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Konden wants to clinch up but Browning keeps it at a distance.

Konden shoots in and gets a takedown into Browning's guard.
Browning wants to sweep here but Konden controlling him for the moment.
Konden trying to control the position from guard on top but Browning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Browning is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Konden defends well.
Konden trying to control but Browning is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browning looking to hit a scissor sweep but Konden is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Konden tries to free his leg and advance position but Browning is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daryl Browning.
I think Konden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Konden!
A relieved looking Eddie Konden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.