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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Meriu Crinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Goode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Meriu Crinichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Goode!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crinichi shoots in for a double leg but Goode sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crinichi fails with the takedown.
Crinichi fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meriu Crinichi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Goode. No joy for Crinichi on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crinichi shoots for a takedown but Goode saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Goode.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crinichi fails with a takedown attempt.
Goode misses with a leg kick.
Crinichi has a takedown stuffed.
Crinichi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goode as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goode keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goode connects with a crisp jab.
Crinichi gets the takedown into side control.
Crinichi working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crinichi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goode is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goode struggling a bit here.
Crinichi swings around for an armbar but Goode sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crinichi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crinichi is breathing heavily.
Crinichi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goode escapes and throws Crinichi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Crinichi tries to improve position but can't.
Goode really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crinichi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goode has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crinichi tries for a takedown but Goode sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goode just misses with a punch to the body.
Goode shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Goode was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crinichi is working to get back to half guard.
Goode wants to control the pace but Crinichi is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goode dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crinichi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goode counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crinichi won't be happy with that.
Crinichi seems a little lost for a moment, as Goode dominates the positioning.
Crinichi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goode wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goode wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crinichi keeps working.
Crinichi tries to buck Goode off but Goode is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Goode's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Goode has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Crinichi is trying desperately to improve position.
Crinichi is working hard here to advance position.
Goode wants to control the pace but Crinichi is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Crinichi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crinichi regains half guard.
Crinichi has a hand on Goode's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Goode takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Crinichi is looking to get to half guard.
Crinichi gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crinichi is trying to get back to full guard.
Crinichi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crinichi wants to get back to full guard.
Crinichi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crinichi actively working from the bottom here.
Crinichi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crinichi wants to improve his position but Goode is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crinichi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crinichi keeping moving, preventing Goode from controlling successfully.
Goode won't allow Crinichi to sweep him here.
Crinichi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Goode trying to control but Crinichi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Goode misses with a body shot.
Goode looks to land a combination but Crinichi avoids it well.
Goode gets the takedown into side control.
Crinichi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goode's best efforts.
Goode trying to control from half guard but Crinichi is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crinichi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode stopping the sweep attempt from Crinichi.
Johnny Goode has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goode is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goode avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crinichi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goode is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Crinichi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crinichi is looking to regain half guard here but Goode keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode decides to stand up, so the ref orders Crinichi to his feet.
Crinichi misses with a takedown attempt
and Goode counters with a left and a right that stings Crinichi.
Crinichi with a poor takedown
and Goode counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crinichi regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crinichi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Goode 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. Goode is looking to defend but Crinichi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Goode! Crinichi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Goode taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Meriu Crinichi!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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