PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Hartlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartlock comes to the cage accompanied by Shoot to Thrill - AC/DC. Chris Hartlock has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hartlock
vs
Dogu

186 cm
27
184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

Wolfpack Threadz
HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hartlock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartlock.
Dogu misses with a wild body shot.
Dogu misses the body punch
and Hartlock counters with a body kick that stops Dogu in his tracks momentarily.
Hartlock shoots in but no luck this time.

Dogu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hartlock is trying to defend but Dogu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hartlock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Hartlock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hartlock actively working from the bottom here.
Hartlock regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dogu.
Dogu pushes down on Hartlock's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartlock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hartlock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Hartlock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dogu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dogu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hartlock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hartlock has momentary wrist control but Dogu slips an elbow through the middle.
Dogu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hartlock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dogu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hartlock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hartlock 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.
Dogu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Hartlock has his foot on Dogu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dogu works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dogu wants to control from the top but Hartlock keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dogu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hartlock looking for a guillotine here but Dogu defends easily.
Dogu wants to control from the top but Hartlock keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dogu throws a big elbow that misses.
Dogu with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartlock is on top in guard.
Hartlock wants to pass the guard but Dogu is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartlock is one step ahead there.
Hartlock advances position into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dogu is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Hartlock are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dogu prevents Hartlock from improving position.
Dogu wants to control but Hartlock postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hartlock is trying to get an arm triangle but Dogu is defending well.

Hartlock tries for a kimura but Dogu is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu is not content to let Hartlock control the position.

Hartlock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hartlock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dogu is avoiding damage well.

Hartlock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hartlock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Hartlock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dogu tries to buck Hartlock off but Hartlock is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hartlock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dogu prevents Hartlock from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Hartlock dominated that round.
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.

Dogu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dogu just misses with a punch to the body.

Dogu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hartlock's half guard.
Hartlock gets full guard.

Hartlock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dogu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dogu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Hartlock working for a triangle but Dogu defends it easily.
Dogu is working Hartlock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu distracts Hartlock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dogu landing some decent shots from guard.
Dogu stands up over Hartlock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dogu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hartlock is keeping the position for now.
Dogu throws a big elbow that misses.
Dogu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dogu throwing strikes from guard but Hartlock blocks nicely.
Dogu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hartlock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dogu throws a big elbow that misses.
Dogu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dogu lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hartlock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dogu wants to control from the top but Hartlock keeps moving.
Dogu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dogu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Hartlock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dogu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hartlock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dogu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dogu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dogu is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hartlock has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dogu is looking to defend but Hartlock has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dogu! Hartlock pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dogu taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Hartlock!
Chris Hartlock retains his welterweight title!
Chris Hartlock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.