PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Browning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Portugal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Browning
vs
Portugal

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrad Browning !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ze Portugal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browning takes one to the side of the head.
Portugal throws a combination. Browning tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Browning takes one on the button.
Portugal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Browning eats them both and turns towards Portugal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Portugal closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Browning feints and as Portugal raises his hands in defense, Browning changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Portugal can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Browning works over Portugal with some ground and pound from guard.
Browning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Portugal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Browning . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Browning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Browning throwing strikes but missing.
Browning scoring with some ground and pound.
Browning throwing strikes from guard but Portugal blocks nicely.
Browning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Browning trying to control but Portugal is working from the bottom.
Browning is looking to work some ground and pound but Portugal has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Browning throwing strikes from guard but Portugal blocks nicely.
Browning lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Portugal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Browning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Browning lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browning 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Browning throwing strikes from guard but Portugal blocks nicely.
Browning throws a strike but Portugal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Browning is on top in guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Browning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Portugal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Browning postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Browning scoring with some ground and pound.
Browning landing some decent shots from guard.
Portugal keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browning connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portugal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Browning .
Browning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browning in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Browning postures up in Portugal's guard and throws a big left but Portugal blocks it.
Browning stops Portugal from standing up.
Browning throws a big elbow that misses.
Browning scoring with punches to the head and body.
Browning throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Portugal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Browning trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Portugal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Browning lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Browning throwing strikes from guard but Portugal blocks nicely.
Browning throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browning postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Browning trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Browning landing with the ground and pound.
Browning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Browning throwing strikes from guard but Portugal blocks nicely.
Browning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Portugal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Browning loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Browning with a flurry of punches that miss.
Browning scoring with some ground and pound.
Portugal wants to stand and escape but Browning is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conrad Browning dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Browning fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Portugal sprawls well initially but Browning persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Browning not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Browning working Portugal over with strikes.
Browning throwing shots but Portugal is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Browning .
Browning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Portugal can do to turn this around?
Portugal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Browning .
Browning thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Browning throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Browning throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Portugal is trying to stand.
Browning thows a huge punch but Portugal dodges it nicely.
Browning not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Browning not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portugal has hold of Browning 's hands but Browning slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Portugal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Browning .
Browning missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Browning .
Browning drops an elbow to the side of Portugal's head.

Portugal is rocked!
Conrad Browning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Browning scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Portugal is still in real trouble! Can Browning finish him?
Portugal is breathing heavily.
Browning working Portugal over with strikes.
Browning prevents Portugal from standing back up.
Browning sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Portugal! Oh, Portugal is in big trouble! Browning lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Conrad Browning !
After winning the bout, Conrad Browning thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.