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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gosha Zeleev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Bulman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gosha Zeleev has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gosha Zeleev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Bulman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulman misses with a takedown
and Bulman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulman fails with the takedown
and Zeleev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zeleev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bulman quickly recovers to half guard.
Bulman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zeleev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zeleev is thwarting Bulman's attempts to control the position.
Bulman wants to improve his position but Zeleev is controlling well.
Zeleev looks to land a strike but Bulman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulman controlling the position.
Bulman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zeleev manages to get himself to full guard.
Zeleev working a defensive guard but Bulman passes into half guard.
Zeleev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zeleev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bulman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bulman is trying to control the action in half guard but Zeleev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bulman passes into side control, despite Zeleev's attempt to control the position.
Zeleev prevents Bulman from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeleev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bulman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zeleev wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Bulman working the ground and pound but Zeleev is defending the strikes.
Zeleev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bulman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zeleev is breathing heavily.
Bulman is putting a hurting on Zeleev here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bulman throws a strike aimed at the side of Zeleev's head but Zeleev avoids it well.
Zeleev taking a bit of punishment here - Bulman scoring with strikes.
Zeleev is looking for a sweep.
Bulman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bulman throws a strike aimed at the side of Zeleev's head but Zeleev avoids it well.
Bulman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeleev defending against the ground and pound.
Zeleev taking a bit of punishment here - Bulman scoring with strikes.
Bulman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bulman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bulman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bulman working the body and head with strikes.
Zeleev is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulman wants to control but Zeleev is keeping him busy.
Bulman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bulman is looking to take a break and control but Zeleev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bulman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zeleev wants to control but Bulman postures up.
Bulman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zeleev keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeleev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bulman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bulman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zeleev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bulman.
Bulman is looking to take a break and control but Zeleev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Bulman crashes against the mat.
Bulman grinds an elbow into Zeleev's temple.
Zeleev is looking for a sweep.
Bulman landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulman scores with punches from side control.
Bulman is working Zeleev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zeleev can't do much from the bottom here.
Zeleev taking a bit of punishment here - Bulman scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bulman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zeleev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bulman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zeleev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bulman wants to control from the top but Zeleev keeps moving.
Bulman is looking to work some ground and pound but Zeleev has wrist control.
Bulman won't allow Zeleev to sweep him here.
Bulman wants to control from the top but Zeleev keeps moving.
Bulman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bulman postures up in Zeleev's guard and throws a big left but Zeleev blocks it.
Zeleev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bulman advances to half guard.
Bulman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zeleev defending well though.
Bulman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bulman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bulman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bulman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zeleev defending well though.
Bulman trying to control from half guard but Zeleev is working away.
Zeleev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bulman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mark Bulman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two 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.
Bulman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeleev is holding on to half guard well.
Bulman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeleev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zeleev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bulman.
Zeleev taking some punishment here, with Bulman in his half guard.
Zeleev is staying active underneath Bulman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zeleev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bulman.
Zeleev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeleev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulman is looking to work some ground and pound but Zeleev has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bulman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bulman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bulman is looking to take a break and control but Zeleev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bulman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bulman just content to control the position.
Bulman trying to control the action but Zeleev is working from the bottom.
Bulman landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeleev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Zeleev's face as Bulman controls the position.
Zeleev is not content to let Bulman control the position.
Bulman cracks Zeleev with a big right hand but Zeleev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zeleev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bulman cracks Zeleev with a big elbow.
Zeleev takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zeleev prevents Bulman from improving position.
Zeleev defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bulman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zeleev gets caught flat footed, as Bulman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bulman wants to control from the top but Zeleev keeps moving.
Zeleev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulman.
Bulman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulman thows a big elbow that misses.
Bulman wants to control from the top but Zeleev keeps moving.
Bulman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulman lands a couple of digs.
Bulman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeleev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bulman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zeleev keeping moving, preventing Bulman from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeleev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bulman wants to control from the top but Zeleev keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bulman throwing strikes from guard but Zeleev blocks nicely.
Bulman trying to control but Zeleev is working from the bottom.
Mark Bulman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bulman misses with a takedown
and Zeleev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zeleev throws a strike but Bulman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeleev won't allow Bulman to sweep him here.
Zeleev thows a big elbow that misses.
Bulman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeleev's guard.
Bulman connects with a couple of short punches.
Zeleev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zeleev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bulman controls the pace.
Bulman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zeleev looking to control.
Bulman trying to control but Zeleev is working from the bottom.
Bulman distracts Zeleev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zeleev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bulman trying to control but Zeleev is working from the bottom.
Bulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeleev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zeleev is looking to sweep but instead, Bulman has passed into half guard.
Bulman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zeleev looking for submissions off his back.
Bulman working over Zeleev with some ground and pound. Zeleev looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bulman slips a nice elbow through Zeleev's hands, connecting with Zeleev's forehead.
Bulman throwing shots but Zeleev is blocking nicely.
Bulman throwing shots but Zeleev is blocking nicely.
Zeleev is staying active underneath Bulman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zeleev is trying to maintain the position but Bulman is very close to passing his half guard.
Bulman slips a nice elbow through Zeleev's hands, connecting with Zeleev's forehead.
Bulman lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zeleev has hold of Bulman's hands but Bulman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zeleev wants to control but Bulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zeleev taking some punishment here, with Bulman in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bulman really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bulman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zeleev's half guard.
Bulman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bulman in particular looking to stall.
Bulman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bulman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zeleev is trying to get back to full guard.
Bulman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeleev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zeleev has hold of Bulman's hands but Bulman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zeleev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bulman throwing shots but Zeleev is blocking nicely.
Zeleev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bulman is working away from the top position though.
Zeleev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bulman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zeleev is not content to let Bulman control the position.
Bulman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bulman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zeleev is trying to control but Bulman passes into side control!
Zeleev prevents Bulman from improving position.
Zeleev gets back to half guard.
Bulman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zeleev's head.
Zeleev wants to control but Bulman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bulman lands a nice short elbow.
Zeleev is not content to let Bulman control the position.
Bulman lands with a punch from half guard.
Zeleev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bulman is working away from the top position though.
Bulman is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bulman working the head and body with strikes.
Zeleev actively working from the bottom here.
Zeleev wants to control but Bulman is keeping busy.
Bulman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bulman working the head and body with strikes.
Bulman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bulman working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulman slips a nice elbow through Zeleev's hands, connecting with Zeleev's forehead.
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. Bulman connects with a nice short shot to Zeleev's temple.
Oh Zeleev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bulman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zeleev's head.
Bulman trying to mount his opponent but Zeleev defends it.
Zeleev seems to have got his legs back now.
Bulman passes into side control, despite Zeleev's attempt to control the position.
Zeleev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bulman connects with a decent elbow.
Bulman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zeleev wants to control but Bulman postures up.
Bulman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bulman cracks Zeleev with a big right hand but Zeleev just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zeleev struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Bulman dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bulman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zeleev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bulman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zeleev throws and elbow that misses. Bulman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zeleev's guard. Nice move by Bulman!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zeleev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulman.
Bulman with a nice head shot there.
Bulman postures up and lands a big shot to Zeleev's brow.
Zeleev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeleev working a defensive guard here.
Bulman chips away with some ground and pound.
Zeleev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bulman chips away with some ground and pound.
Bulman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zeleev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bulman postures up in Zeleev's guard and throws a big left but Zeleev blocks it.
Zeleev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulman is aware though and is defending well.
Zeleev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulman is aware though and is defending well.
Bulman with a nice head shot there.
Bulman trying to control but Zeleev is working from the bottom.
Bulman postures up in Zeleev's guard and throws a big left but Zeleev blocks it.
Bulman throwing strikes from guard but Zeleev blocks nicely.
Bulman is working Zeleev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bulman is looking to work some ground and pound but Zeleev has wrist control.
Bulman trying to control but Zeleev is working from the bottom.
Bulman landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulman cracks Zeleev with a solid left hand.
Bulman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zeleev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bulman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bulman throwing strikes but missing.
Bulman wants to control from the top but Zeleev keeps moving.
Zeleev controls Bulman momentarily but Bulman frees himself.
Bulman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bulman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulman throwing strikes but missing.
Bulman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zeleev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gosha Zeleev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeleev goes for an armbar but Bulman turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bulman.
Bulman scoring with some ground and pound.
Bulman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bulman wants to control from the top but Zeleev keeps moving.
Mark Bulman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bulman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Bulman.
I've got Bulman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Bulman!
Mark Bulman is the new lightweight champion!
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