Featherweight prospect Isaac Dulgarian made his octagon debut at UFC Vegas 78 in a tough match-up with DWCS vet Francis Marshall.
Dulgarian entered Saturday’s tussle low on experience, but undefeated through his five professional bouts. Marshall, meanwhile, was looking to bounce back from his first loss, against William Gomis.
It took thirty seconds for Dulgarian to shoot in for the takedown and he completed it with ease. He sat in the guard for a bit hitting Marshall with some nice short elbows. Dulgarian eventually passed to side control. Marshall was almost able to scramble back up but the heavy top position of Dulgarian held up.
Dulgarian landed a short elbow that busted open Marshall. Dulgarian moved into mount and unloaded with nasty ground and pound and kept raining down those elbows until the ref stepped in. Another first round finish for the undefeated Isaac Dulgarian, who has never made it to round two in his now six professional wins.
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Following the victory, Dulgarian called for a Performance bonus, looking to get paid and move out of the trailer he’s currently inhabiting. It might be a tough night for choosing bonuses at UFC Vegas 78, with the first five fights ending in finishes.
Official Result: Isaac Dulgarian def. Francis Marshall by TKO (ground and pound), round 1, 4:48
