PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krokodil Zelenij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zelenij's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Evil Deeds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zelenij
vs
Bolt

191 cm
25
219 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
22
211 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krokodil Zelenij!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt
and Zelenij counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bolt is defended easily by Zelenij.
Felix Bolt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt misses with an uppercut
and Zelenij counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bolt thinking.
Bolt with a poor takedown
and Zelenij counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krokodil Zelenij has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Bolt.
Bolt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Zelenij closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bolt is trying to stand back up but Zelenij is controlling him
Zelenij wants to take a breather but Bolt is having none of it.
Bolt is trying to stand up here but Zelenij is controlling him well.
Zelenij thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zelenij trying to control the action but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Zelenij sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bolt defending well though.
Zelenij is nestled in close to Bolt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zelenij is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolt regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenij throwing shots but Bolt is blocking nicely.
Bolt trying to hold on to Zelenij's head to control him but Zelenij postures up.
Zelenij seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bolt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zelenij performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bolt is staying active underneath Zelenij, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zelenij's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zelenij's back!
Bolt lands punches and elbows.
Zelenij covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bolt lands strikes to the head.
Bolt is striking well from the back but Zelenij escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Bolt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zelenij trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt trying to control from half guard but Zelenij is working away.
Bolt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bolt is looking for a kimura here.
Bolt wants to pass to mount but Zelenij is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Bolt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zelenij has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felix Bolt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Bolt is looking to chop away at Zelenij's legs.
Bolt throws a low kick but Zelenij moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelenij throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bolt misses with a takedown
and Zelenij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but Zelenij shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zelenij tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zelenij throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bolt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zelenij defends it nicely.
Krokodil Zelenij has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Bolt.
Bolt with a poor takedown
and Zelenij counters with an inside leg kick.
Zelenij lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenij moves out of range of the leg kick from Bolt.
A big right from Zelenij misses.
Bolt throws a leg kick that misses.
Bolt shoots in for a double leg but Zelenij sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bolt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zelenij.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenij misses with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zelenij.
Bolt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bolt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt tries to work over Zelenij's front leg with a kick but Zelenij checks it.

Zelenij gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bolt blocking some punches.
A short right from Zelenij.
Zelenij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zelenij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bolt is trying to maintain a safe position but Zelenij gets an underhook and turns Bolt into the cage.
Zelenij swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolt uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krokodil Zelenij dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zelenij lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Bolt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zelenij manages to get to full guard.
Zelenij preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zelenij working a defensive guard here.
Bolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zelenij working for a triangle but Bolt defends it easily.
Bolt trying to control but Zelenij is working from the bottom.
Bolt throwing strikes from guard but Zelenij blocks nicely.
Zelenij has momentary wrist control but Bolt slips an elbow through the middle.

Zelenij is looking for a triangle but Bolt pushes his legs off easily.
Bolt is looking to work some ground and pound but Zelenij has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenij keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Bolt 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.
Bolt forces his way into half guard.

Bolt seems to be looking for submissions.
Felix Bolt has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt passes to side control.
Zelenij manages to get back to half guard.
Zelenij moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolt throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bolt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Zelenij is keeping the position.
Zelenij keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.

Bolt 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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bolt 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Bolt really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bolt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zelenij misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zelenij counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt misses with a low kick.
Bolt shoots and misses
and Zelenij counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krokodil Zelenij has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Bolt.
Zelenij misses with a head kick.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krokodil Zelenij is winning the standup battle so far.
Bolt shoots in looking for a takedown. Zelenij tries to sprawl out of it but Bolt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zelenij manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zelenij tries for a takedown but Bolt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt throws a front kick aimed at Zelenij's knee but Zelenij avoids it well.
Bolt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zelenij counters with a nice uppercut.
Zelenij shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolt pinned against the cage. Bolt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zelenij.
Bolt shoots and misses
and Zelenij counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zelenij lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zelenij.
Bolt fails to land the takedown.
Zelenij tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bolt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zelenij somewhat.
Zelenij scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krokodil Zelenij had his way with Felix Bolt in that round.
That's time! Zelenij's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bolt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zelenij steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Zelenij looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bolt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zelenij sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bolt somewhat.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenij smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zelenij takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Bolt shoots in and gets a takedown into Zelenij's guard.
Zelenij keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Bolt.
Sloppy strikes there by Bolt.
Bolt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bolt throws a strike aimed at the side of Zelenij's head but Zelenij avoids it well.
Bolt working the strikes but Zelenij uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bolt working over Zelenij with some ground and pound. Zelenij looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bolt is working for a kimura but Zelenij is defending it quite comfortably.
Zelenij has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolt is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zelenij looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zelenij looks like he's trying to stand up.

Bolt is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Bolt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bolt is trying to work for a kimura but Zelenij is defending well.
Bolt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolt slows the pace down in half guard.
Bolt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Bolt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bolt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Bolt!
Felix Bolt is the new light heavyweight champion!
Felix Bolt tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.