PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Aleksandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harri Sirkkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandrov 's entrance music is The Dope Show. A fine choice. 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.

Aleksandrov
vs
Sirkkeli

180 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
21
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Aleksandrov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harri Sirkkeli!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Sirkkeli.
Aleksandrov takes a swing at Sirkkeli's ribcage but misses.
Aleksandrov throws a jab when Sirkkeli was well out of range.
Aleksandrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sirkkeli on the side of the head.
Sirkkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aleksandrov moves away.
Aleksandrov throws a series of punches but Sirkkeli avoids them all with ease.
Aleksandrov misses with a straight left.
Sirkkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksandrov scores with the left hand. Sirkkeli knows he should have avoided that one.
Aleksandrov misses with a few strikes there.
Aleksandrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirkkeli.
Aleksandrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Sirkkeli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aleksandrov is trying to defend but Sirkkeli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Aleksandrov has hold of Sirkkeli's hands but Sirkkeli slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sirkkeli passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aleksandrov !
Aleksandrov working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sirkkeli is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aleksandrov is surviving well by controlling Sirkkeli's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aleksandrov is desperately trying to improve his position but Sirkkeli has a good base and remains in mount.
Sirkkeli working the ground and pound effectively.
Aleksandrov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sirkkeli is looking to advance position but Aleksandrov won't allow it.
Sirkkeli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sirkkeli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Sirkkeli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aleksandrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sirkkeli.

Aleksandrov is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sirkkeli pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirkkeli working Aleksandrov over with strikes.

Sirkkeli is working for a kimura but Aleksandrov is defending it quite comfortably.

Sirkkeli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aleksandrov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sirkkeli.
Sirkkeli looks gassed!
Sirkkeli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksandrov is looking to control Sirkkeli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aleksandrov avoid being mounted?
Sirkkeli lands with a punch from half guard.
Aleksandrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sirkkeli working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aleksandrov tries to roll over but Sirkkeli keeps him under control.
Aleksandrov is working hard here to advance position.
Sirkkeli winds up and cracks Aleksandrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aleksandrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sirkkeli scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sirkkeli connects with a nice short shot to Aleksandrov 's temple.
Aleksandrov wants to get back to his feet.
Sirkkeli winds up and cracks Aleksandrov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sirkkeli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirkkeli unloading with bombs!
Sirkkeli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Sirkkeli looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sirkkeli working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sirkkeli working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Sirkkeli has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Aleksandrov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harri Sirkkeli!