PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Howell (ranked 1613 p4p, 1777 weight class) and Aimo Surakka (ranked 190 p4p, 212 weight class). Howell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HonestKey- The Unseen. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Howell
vs
Surakka

195 cm
22
273
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
23
270
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Howell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aimo Surakka!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Surakka.
Howell thows a body kick. Surakka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Surakka. Howell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howell throws a head kick that misses.
Surakka connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Julius Howell has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Surakka misses the target.
Howell is looking to counter the offense by Surakka and move into the clinch.
Surakka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Surakka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Surakka misses with a looping left.
Surakka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surakka connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Howell misses.
Surakka misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Howell, as that shot connected.
Aimo Surakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Surakka misses the body punch

and Howell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell is trying to pull guard but Surakka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Howell can't find room to land a body shot as Surakka controls the action.
Howell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Howell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Surakka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Surakka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Howell avoids the attempt from Surakka to control.
Howell with shots to the head and body - Surakka looks very uncomfortable down there.
Howell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Surakka is looking to escape.
Howell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Howell controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate 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!
Surakka is trying desperately to improve position.
Howell landing shots from mount.
Howell working the ground and pound effectively.
Surakka tries to lock up and control but Howell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surakka wants to try and get back to his feet.
Howell landing shots from mount.
Surakka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Howell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Howell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Surakka?
Howell trying to control but Surakka is having none of it.
The referee warns Surakka that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surakka tries to hold on but Howell postures up.
Surakka tries to improve his position but instead Howell has taken his back!

Surakka showing good submission defense here.
Howell lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Surakka.
Howell is hanging on to Surakka's back as he tries to escape.
Howell struggling to keep hold of the position.
Howell lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Surakka right now.
Howell gets his hands free as Surakka looks to control.
Surakka is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Can Surakka hold on?! Howell is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Howell is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Surakka is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julius Howell!
After winning the bout, Julius Howell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.