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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bulman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulman comes to the cage accompanied by Opposite of Adults. Robinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II. Mark Bulman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Robinson's chin.
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153 lbs
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180 cm
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154 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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 Las Vegas, Mark Bulman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bulman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulman.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bulman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robinson has Bulman pulled in close to control his posture.
Bulman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bulman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson controls Bulman momentarily but Bulman frees himself.
Bulman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bulman wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roy Robinson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bulman scores with a decent looking hook.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Bulman moves out of range.
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Bulman's leg but Bulman calmly moves out of range.
Robinson pushes Bulman up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulman can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Bulman has Robinson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bulman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Robinson tumbling to the mat - Bulman dives into Robinson's guard.
Bulman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Bulman from controlling successfully.
Bulman is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
Bulman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bulman defends well.
Bulman postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Bulman looking to pass the guard.
Robinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bulman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bulman 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.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controls Bulman momentarily but Bulman frees himself.
Bulman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Bulman controlling him for the moment.
Bulman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson kicks Bulman off and gets to his feet.
Bulman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bulman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Bulman's guard.
Robinson trying to control but Bulman is working from the bottom.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bulman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Bulman's legs - danger averted.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Bulman is keeping the position.
Robinson is working Bulman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulman wants to sweep but no luck.
Bulman 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulman looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Bulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bulman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulman is retaining full guard.
Bulman working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson trying to control but Bulman is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson won't allow Bulman to sweep him here.
Bulman has momentary wrist control but Robinson slips an elbow through the middle.
Bulman trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Bulman wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Bulman 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.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bulman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bulman landing shots from mount.
Bulman landing strikes from the mount and Robinson is in trouble!
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson wants to hold on but Bulman pushes him away.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Bulman's attempts to control the action.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulman working the head and body with strikes.
Bulman is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Bulman is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bulman prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Bulman is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Bulman tries to pass.
Bulman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bulman has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Bulman throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Bulman looking to pass the guard.
Robinson has his hands on Bulman's head, controlling the position.
Bulman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robinson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Bulman is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson pulls Bulman in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bulman trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Roy Robinson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Bulman avoids nicely.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bulman.
Bulman instigates a clinch.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Bulman misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bulman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bulman misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulman backwards.
Bulman has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Bulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulman wants a takedown but no success here.
Bulman tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bulman drops back down to his feet.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bulman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bulman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robinson showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson drops an elbow to the side of Bulman's head.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bulman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bulman landing small, sideways elbows.
Bulman is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson passes Bulman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is pressing down on Bulman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bulman is holding on for now.
Bulman actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roy Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab by Robinson.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulman.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Bulman shoots in.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Bulman's ribs.
Bulman misses with an uppercut
and Robinson moves into the clinch.
Bulman is looking for a takedown.
Robinson lands a left hand.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bulman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bulman swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Bulman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bulman clinches with his opponent.
Bulman drags the fight down to the ground.
Bulman can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bulman wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Bulman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bulman is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to control. Bulman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bulman wants to get back to full guard.
Bulman actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Robinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bulman counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson slips a straight right by Bulman.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bulman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
Bulman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. Bulman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robinson, right into the meat.
Bulman dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Bulman in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulman wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Bulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Bulman. Bulman maintains the clinch.
A short left from Robinson.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinson is working Bulman over against the cage.
Robinson scores with a shot to the side of Bulman's head.
Roy Robinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bulman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Robinson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bulman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Bulman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson cracks Bulman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Bulman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson throws a right hand that Bulman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bulman also avoids with ease.
Bulman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bulman circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulman. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulman moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to push Bulman away but Bulman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robinson tries to circle away but Bulman has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson throws a right hand that Bulman ducks under and follows up with a left that Bulman also avoids with ease.
Bulman rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Bulman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bulman backwards.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bulman is rocked!
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oh Bulman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Bulman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bulman seems to have got his legs back now.
Bulman closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson trying to stall but Bulman improves his position.
Robinson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulman tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Bulman manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bulman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bulman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson cracks Bulman with a solid left hand.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Bulman blocks nicely.
Bulman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson advances position into side control!
Bulman tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Bulman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mark Bulman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulman tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Robinson stands up.
Bulman misses with the combination.
Bulman closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bulman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bulman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Robinson dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bulman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bulman thinking.
Robinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bulman throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson lands with a big left! Bulman is wobbled badly! Robinson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bulman to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roy Robinson!
Roy Robinson is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy Robinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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