PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Bakunin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meriu Crinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail Bakunin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bakunin
vs
Crinichi

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

200 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Bakunin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Meriu Crinichi!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bakunin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bakunin lands in his opponent's guard.
Bakunin wants to pass the guard but Crinichi is keeping the position.

Crinichi working for a triangle but Bakunin defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Crinichi looking for a guillotine here but Bakunin defends easily.

Crinichi is looking for a triangle but Bakunin pushes his legs off easily.

Bakunin 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.
Bakunin looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crinichi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crinichi looks gassed!
Bakunin pushing down on Crinichi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bakunin is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Crinichi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bakunin trying to pass the guard but Crinichi defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crinichi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crinichi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bakunin manages to get himself to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crinichi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bakunin is looking for a sweep.
Bakunin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crinichi gets full guard.

Crinichi looking for a guillotine here but Bakunin defends easily.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bakunin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Crinichi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bakunin is looking to defend but Crinichi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bakunin! Crinichi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bakunin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Meriu Crinichi!