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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orkan Dogu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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180 cm
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176 lbs
31 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
29
180 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
31 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dogu scores with a nice strike. Bowser Stormcrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dogu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow scores with a jab to the body. Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dogu.
Dogu feints the counter takedown. Stormcrow tests Dogu's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dogu avoids the body shot from Stormcrow.
We've been told by Stormcrow's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Good shot there by Stormcrow. Stormcrow throws a hook to the side of Dogu's head but Dogu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dogu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stormcrow defends it well. Stormcrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Dogu. Dogu missing with a left hand there. Stormcrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stormcrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stormcrow lands a body shot.
Stormcrow moves in looking to clinch but Dogu pushes him off. Stormcrow looks to land a right hand but Dogu moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stormcrow misses with a looping right. Dogu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dogu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stormcrow. Dogu throws a jab when Stormcrow was well out of range. Stormcrow throws a nice outside leg kick. Dogu avoids the body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow thumps Dogu with a low kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stormcrow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dogu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dogu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Dogu moves away from the strike by Stormcrow. Stormcrow jabbing away but nothing is landing. A leg kick checked by Dogu. Stormcrow avoids the body shot from Dogu.
Stormcrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dogu at a distance.
Stormcrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dogu. That did some damage! A clash of legs there as Dogu blocks the low kick. Dogu digs a good body shot into Stormcrow's ribs. Stormcrow throws out a leg kick but Dogu moves out of range and Stormcrow only half commits. Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dogu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Dogu moves out of range.
Dogu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stormcrow defends it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dogu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stormcrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Dogu. Stormcrow cracks Dogu with a right hand to the side of the head. Stormcrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dogu. A slapping leg kick lands for Stormcrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow misses the shot to the body. Stormcrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dogu to score with a decent uppercut. Stormcrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dogu.
Stormcrow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Dogu lands with a hook. Stormcrow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stormcrow, right into the meat.
Dogu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dogu misses with a body shot.
Dogu connects with the punch. A lazy left from Stormcrow finds it's target. Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Dogu moves out of range.
Stormcrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dogu was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormcrow. Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow throws out a loose jab but Dogu uses good head movement to avoid it. Dogu scores with a hook. Dogu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stormcrow to score with a decent uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stormcrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dogu was well out of range. Poor timing from Stormcrow. Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice jab there from Stormcrow. Stormcrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Stormcrow. Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dogu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stormcrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Dogu. Stormcrow throws a good cross that connects.
Dogu shoots in for a double leg but Stormcrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A looping hook to the body misses from Dogu. Stormcrow does a little dance to reset his feet. Stormcrow connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stormcrow connects with a body shot. Stormcrow looks to throw the jab but Dogu is out of range. Stormcrow walks into a jab. Dogu swings for the body but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormcrow lands a jab. Stormcrow misses the jab. Dogu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Stormcrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dogu can do to turn this around? Stormcrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stormcrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Stormcrow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Stormcrow misses with a low kick. Stormcrow missing with a left hand there. Dogu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Dogu sees it coming and moves out of range. Dogu moves out of range of the strikes. Dogu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Dogu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Stormcrow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dogu. Dogu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A slapping leg kick lands for Stormcrow.
Dogu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stormcrow. The fighters circling - Dogu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stormcrow lands with a hook. Dogu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Dogu throws the left hand but Stormcrow avoids the punch easily. Dogu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stormcrow's guard. Stormcrow pulls Dogu in close to prevent any damage. Dogu throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dogu trying to control the position from guard on top but Stormcrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dogu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. This has been an exciting period of action! Dogu trying to control the action but Stormcrow is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dogu throwing strikes but Stormcrow manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Stormcrow is looking to take a break and control but Dogu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stormcrow in side control, just content to control the action for now. Stormcrow wants to control but Dogu is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow staying calm. Dogu gets back to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dogu is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow 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.
Good work by Dogu as he checks the leg kick. Dogu takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dogu.
Stormcrow ducks under a wild hook from Dogu. Bowser Stormcrow is winning the standup battle so far. Dogu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stormcrow. Dogu misses the shot to the body. Stormcrow ducks right into an uppercut from Dogu. Stormcrow lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stormcrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dogu manages to avoid it. Dogu scores with a hook to the body. Stormcrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Stormcrow lands with a nice body punch. Stormcrow lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dogu.
Dogu feints the counter takedown. Bowser Stormcrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stormcrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dogu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stormcrow thows a left - swing and a miss! Dogu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stormcrow defends it well. Stormcrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Stormcrow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Dogu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stormcrow. Dogu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A quick step to the side and Stormcrow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Dogu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stormcrow. Dogu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dogu ducks right into an uppercut from Stormcrow. Dogu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dogu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stormcrow managing to control the position. Dogu wants to control from the top but Stormcrow keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dogu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dogu wants to pass the guard but Stormcrow is keeping the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Stormcrow wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dogu moves out of range of the strikes. Stormcrow cracks the inside of Dogu's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Stormcrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Dogu is just out of range. Stormcrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dogu. Dogu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Dogu connects with a right hand. Stormcrow shakes it off. Dogu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws a body shot but no joy. Stormcrow looks to throw the jab but Dogu is out of range. Dogu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stormcrow. Dogu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dogu avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Dogu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice body punch from Dogu. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Stormcrow. Dogu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stormcrow. Stormcrow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dogu. Dogu connects with a right hand. Stormcrow shakes it off. Dogu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Stormcrow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stormcrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dogu moves away. Dogu thows a left - swing and a miss! Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stormcrow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dogu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dogu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Dogu. Beautiful body shot. An inside leg kick lands from Stormcrow. Stormcrow jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dogu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dogu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stormcrow manages to avoid it. Dogu throws a body shot but no joy. Dogu checks a low kick from Stormcrow. A slow jab from Stormcrow misses its intended target. Stormcrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stormcrow on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stormcrow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dogu just misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot
and Dogu counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Dogu is trying to control the action in half guard but Stormcrow 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 tries to pass to full mount but Stormcrow defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dogu is trying to control. Stormcrow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Dogu is looking to advance position but Stormcrow won't allow it. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Dogu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stormcrow takes a swing at Dogu's ribcage but misses. Stormcrow throws a leg kick which misses Dogu's front leg but catches the back leg as Dogu tries to avoid it. Dogu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A slow jab from Dogu misses its intended target. Dogu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stormcrow moves away. Dogu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Stormcrow throws a looping overhand right but Dogu ducks down to avoid it. Stormcrow moves into the clinch. Stormcrow gets through Dogu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Stormcrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dogu.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stormcrow wants to stall.
Dogu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stormcrow is defending well. Stormcrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dogu looking to slow down the pace here. Stormcrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dogu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stormcrow is keeping busy. A head punch on the inside from Stormcrow fails to land. Stormcrow lands a shoulder strike. Stormcrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stormcrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stormcrow digs a right hand underneath Dogu's ribcage. Dogu let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dogu controlling the action here for a moment.
Stormcrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dogu's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow had his way with Orkan Dogu in that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dogu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stormcrow at a distance.
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Dogu. Dogu gets slowly back to his feet. Stormcrow misses with a hook. Dogu ducked under it nicely. Dogu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Stormcrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dogu, pushing him back against the cage. Stormcrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short left from Dogu. Dogu looking to stall.
Dogu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Dogu tries a body shot but Stormcrow blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dogu. Dogu prevents a body shot from Stormcrow. Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dogu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Stormcrow.
Dogu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stormcrow lands a nice shot to the body. Dogu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bowser Stormcrow has scored more points in the clinch so far. Stormcrow misses with a punch to the body.
Dogu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow scores with a shoulder strike. Stormcrow lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stormcrow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Stormcrow lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Stormcrow fails to land. Orkan Dogu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dogu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stormcrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dogu backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Dogu.
Dogu lands with a right to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dogu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stormcrow's elbow. A short right from Stormcrow on the inside. Stormcrow stalling.
Stormcrow lands a body shot. Stormcrow cracks Dogu with a nice body shot. Stormcrow tries to work over Dogu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stormcrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Stormcrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stormcrow tries to throw a body punch but Dogu avoids it by throwing Stormcrow back against the cage. Stormcrow tries to throw a body punch but Dogu avoids it by throwing Stormcrow back against the cage. Stormcrow prevents the takedown attempt.
Bowser Stormcrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orkan Dogu. Dogu blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dogu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stormcrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dogu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stormcrow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stormcrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dogu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Stormcrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dogu is trying to force a seperation but Stormcrow has the dominant position. Stormcrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stormcrow lands a shoulder strike. Dogu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stormcrow's elbow. Dogu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stormcrow regains guard.
Dogu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bowser Stormcrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Stormcrow 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dogu throwing strikes but missing. Dogu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Stormcrow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dogu passes easily into side control. Nice work. Sloppy strikes there by Dogu.
And that's the end of the fight! Bowser Stormcrow showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stormcrow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow! Bowser Stormcrow seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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