PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rexx Howler (ranked 3446 p4p, 303 weight class) and Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 3427 p4p, 299 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Howler
vs
Murhapuro

193 cm
20
255 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

192 cm
19
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rexx Howler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Howler drives through with a takedown into Murhapuro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murhapuro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Howler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Howler wants to control from the top but Murhapuro keeps moving.
Howler distracts Murhapuro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howler cracks Murhapuro with a solid left hand.

Murhapuro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Murhapuro has his foot on Howler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howler works his way back into a safe position though.

Murhapuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhapuro is keeping the position for now.

Howler is posturing up here but Murhapuro has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Howler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Howler has to tap! Slick submission there by Murhapuro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pauke Murhapuro!