PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atarian Uksard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Sirminov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirminov has chosen Raining Blood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Atarian Uksard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Uksard
vs
Sirminov

196 cm
20
167 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Atarian Uksard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Sirminov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Dmitry Maklakov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uksard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uksard avoids the head kick by Sirminov.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sirminov.
Uksard is trying to control Sirminov's posture but Sirminov avoids it.
Uksard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sirminov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uksard tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Uksard looking for submissions off his back.
Uksard moves into full guard.

Uksard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uksard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Sirminov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirminov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Uksard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Uksard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Uksard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sirminov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uksard is breathing heavily.

Uksard working for a triangle but Sirminov defends it easily.

Sirminov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirminov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Sirminov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Uksard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sirminov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sirminov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sirminov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirminov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Uksard is looking for a triangle but Sirminov pushes his legs off easily.
Uksard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uksard moves to the back position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sirminov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Uksard.
Sirminov turns into Uksard and is now in his guard.

Uksard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sirminov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Uksard working for a triangle but Sirminov defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uksard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sirminov's guard.
Uksard wants to control from the top but Sirminov keeps moving.
Uksard wants to pass the guard but Sirminov is keeping the position.
Uksard is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Uksard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Uksard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Uksard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sirminov is looking to clinch but Uksard is avoiding it.

Sirminov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Uksard actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Uksard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sirminov pulls his head out easily.

Sirminov is trying to work for a kimura but Uksard is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atarian Uksard dominated that round.
That's time! Uksard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Horrible takedown by Sirminov or perhaps it was just good defense by Uksard which made him look bad.
Uksard blocks a head kick by Sirminov.
Vladimir Sirminov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Uksard shoots in and bounces Sirminov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Uksard wants to control from the top but Sirminov keeps moving.
Uksard is pushing down on Sirminov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sirminov is fighting to maintain full guard but Uksard has managed to sneak the leg through.

Uksard is working for a submission of some sort.
Sirminov is breathing heavily.

Uksard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uksard is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Sirminov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Uksard wants to pass the guard but Sirminov is defending well.

Uksard is looking for a kimura here.

Uksard is looking for a kimura here.
Sirminov tries to roll over but Uksard keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sirminov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Uksard drops back looking for a leg! Sirminov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sirminov manages to kick Uksard off! Uksard jumps back into Sirminov's guard.
Sirminov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirminov, not yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sirminov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uksard is aware though and is defending well.

Uksard drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Uksard as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sirminov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Uksard! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Atarian Uksard!