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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abaka Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hartlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hartlock has chosen Shoot to Thrill - AC/DC as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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184 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abaka Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Hartlock!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan wants to clinch but Hartlock slips to the side
and Hartlock counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Khan's guard now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hartlock tries to free his leg and advance position but Khan is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is pulling down on Hartlock's head to control his posture.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Hartlock from controlling successfully.
Hartlock looking to pass the guard.
Hartlock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khan's guard.
Hartlock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartlock is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hartlock to get the leverage.
Hartlock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khan tries to kick Hartlock off but Hartlock keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hartlock wants to work for an arm triangle but Khan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hartlock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hartlock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hartlock.
Hartlock is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
Khan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to control Hartlock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khan avoid being mounted?
Khan won't allow Hartlock to pass to mount.
Hartlock seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hartlock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khan tries to roll over but Hartlock keeps him under control.
Hartlock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hartlock seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Khan is holding on tight.
Hartlock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
Hartlock fails to take his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to lock up and control but Hartlock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khan holds on for dear life.
Hartlock is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khan is surviving well by controlling Hartlock's body position as best he can.
Hartlock is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Khan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Khan!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hartlock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khan tries to clinch but Hartlock moves out of range.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Hartlock. Hartlock gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Hartlock. Hartlock gets slowly back to his feet.
Hartlock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abaka Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hartlock.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hartlock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hartlock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is looking to clinch but Hartlock is avoiding it.
Khan tries to clinch but Hartlock moves away
and Hartlock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hartlock.
Hartlock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khan dives on top into guard.
Hartlock keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Hartlock is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
Hartlock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khan cracks Hartlock with a solid left hand.
Khan landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hartlock's guard.
Khan stands and throws Hartlock's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Khan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hartlock.
Khan lands strikes from half guard.
Hartlock is trying to get back to full guard.
Khan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hartlock is trying to control but can't.
Hartlock gets back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hartlock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hartlock is looking for a triangle but Khan pushes his legs off easily.
Khan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan scoring with some ground and pound.
Khan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hartlock keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khan looking to pass the guard.
Chris Hartlock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khan stands up from Hartlock's guard - Khan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Khan is looking to clinch but Hartlock is avoiding it.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hartlock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hartlock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hartlock counters with a shoot takedown. Khan fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Khan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartlock is trying to escape the mount.
Hartlock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abaka Khan dominated that second 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.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hartlock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hartlock counters with a shoot takedown. Khan fights it but they end up in guard.
Hartlock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khan has escaped and now he's on top!
Khan wanted to stand there but Hartlock had control of the position.
Khan preventing the sweep.
Hartlock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Abaka Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hartlock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hartlock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hartlock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hartlock counters with a body kick.
Khan is looking to clinch but Hartlock is avoiding it.
Khan wants to clinch.
Hartlock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a big head kick but Hartlock shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Hartlock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abaka Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan leaves Hartlock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abaka Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hartlock.
Khan looks to land a combination but Hartlock avoids it well.
Hartlock moves out of range of the body kick from Khan.
Khan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hartlock counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khan won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartlock looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Khan seems to be working for a kimura but Hartlock defends the submission attempt.
Hartlock tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.
Khan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hartlock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Khan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Khan's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartlock has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Khan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hartlock has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hartlock looking to break Khan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Khan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hartlock will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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 throwing sloppy strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartlock is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hartlock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Hartlock really 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hartlock circles away from the clinch attempt
so Hartlock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hartlock wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Hartlock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Khan dives on top into guard.
Hartlock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khan trying to control but Hartlock is working from the bottom.
Khan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartlock is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Khan rolls with it to try and escape but Hartlock cranks on the arm and Khan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Hartlock! Chris Hartlock retains his welterweight title!
Chris Hartlock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Untouchable Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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