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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. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hartlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartlock scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hartlock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dogu wants to get back to full guard.
Hartlock seems to be working for a kimura but Dogu defends the submission attempt.
Hartlock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hartlock is looking for a kimura here.
Hartlock is thwarting Dogu's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dogu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hartlock tries to free his leg and advance position but Dogu is retaining full guard.
Hartlock drops back looking for a leg! Dogu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dogu manages to kick Hartlock off! Hartlock jumps back into Dogu's guard.
Hartlock wants to pass the guard but Dogu is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dogu can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu looking for a sweep. Not yet Dogu, not yet.
Hartlock drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dogu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dogu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dogu!
Hartlock can't do much from the bottom here.
Dogu working the body and head with strikes.
Hartlock is trying to improve his position.
Dogu cracks Hartlock with a big elbow.
Hartlock is not content to let Dogu control the position.
Hartlock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartlock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dogu is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartlock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartlock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hartlock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hartlock.
Hartlock is looking for a triangle here but Dogu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dogu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartlock keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu working the ground and pound.
Dogu working the ground and pound from side control.
Dogu staying calm.
Dogu scores with punches from side control.
Dogu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartlock keeps working.
Hartlock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dogu prevents Hartlock from improving his position.
Dogu winds up and cracks Hartlock with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hartlock trying to control but Dogu postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dogu is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartlock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dogu slips a nice elbow through Hartlock's hands, connecting with Hartlock's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dogu is trying to control the action in half guard but Hartlock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hartlock regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dogu wants to pass the guard but Hartlock is keeping the position.
Hartlock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orkan Dogu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hartlock slips under a jab.
Dogu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartlock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dogu.
Dogu stuffs the takedown.
Hartlock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dogu tries to avoid it but Hartlock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dogu to the ground. Dogu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dogu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dogu wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Hartlock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dogu throws the left hand but Hartlock avoids the punch easily.
Dogu swings widly with a right hand
and Hartlock counters by clinching up.
Dogu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu misses with a punch to the body.
Hartlock jumps guard but Dogu stands there with Hartlock around his waist. Hartlock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dogu looking to slow down the pace here.
Dogu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hartlock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dogu to keep the fight standing.
Hartlock jumps guard but Dogu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dogu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu can't find room to land a body shot as Hartlock controls the action.
Dogu taking a breather.
Hartlock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dogu prevents it.
Dogu can't find room to land a body shot as Hartlock controls the action.
Dogu slows down the pace here.
Dogu throws a head punch that misses.
Hartlock successfully pulls guard.
Hartlock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dogu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dogu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu passes into half guard.
Hartlock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hartlock is staying active underneath Dogu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hartlock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartlock is on top in guard.
Dogu wants to sweep here but Hartlock controlling him for the moment.
Hartlock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu is adopting a defensive guard.
Dogu wants to get back to his feet but Hartlock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hartlock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hartlock looking to pass the guard.
Dogu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hartlock!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dogu with a couple of short strikes.
Hartlock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Orkan Dogu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dogu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hartlock moves away.
Dogu misses with a hook. Hartlock ducked under it nicely.
Hartlock slips a straight right by Dogu.
Hartlock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dogu counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hartlock's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartlock is trying to maintain the position but Dogu is very close to passing his half guard.
Dogu working the head and body with strikes.
Hartlock is looking to improve his position.
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. Dogu connects with a nice short shot to Hartlock's temple.
Hartlock wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Dogu there.
Hartlock is in trouble now - Dogu has advanced to mount!
Hartlock taking shots to the head.
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!
Hartlock taking shots to the head.
Hartlock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orkan Dogu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu cracks Hartlock with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dogu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dogu scoring with strikes but Hartlock is staying in there.
Hartlock is rocked!
Hartlock is trying desperately to improve position.
Dogu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hartlock is looking to escape.
Dogu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hartlock hang on?
Oh Hartlock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dogu drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hartlock! More shots from Dogu and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orkan Dogu!
Orkan Dogu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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