PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Page (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.

Page
vs
Dogu

185 cm
28
184 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

180 cm
35
180 lbs
30 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bos Energy MMA159.4
Voodoo Nutrition

Voodoo Nutrition
Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orkan Dogu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page cracks Dogu with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Page.
A cross from Page lands.
Dogu looks to land a combination but Page avoids it well.
Dogu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dogu.
Page looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page lands with a kick to the temple. Dogu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dogu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Page counters with a nice uppercut.
Page has a takedown stuffed.
Dogu ducks under a wild hook from Page.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Page.
Dogu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dogu throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dogu looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Page connects with a right hand. Dogu shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dogu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Page moves away.
Dogu misses with a combination
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page connects with a leg kick. Dogu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Page throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dogu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Page is in Dogu's guard.
Dogu keeping full guard, as Page tries to pass.
Dogu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Page tries to get to full guard but Dogu has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dogu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dogu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dogu's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page missing with strikes from the back.
Dogu tries to escape but Page has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Page keeps control of the position easily here as Dogu tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Page's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dogu wants to escape the position.

Page working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dogu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dogu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Dogu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Page gets his way!

Dogu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Page is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dogu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dogu for a finish.

Page working for a choke but Dogu is defending well.
Dogu covering up well under a series of strikes from Page.
Page wants to control but Dogu is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dogu tries to escape but Page has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Page tightening his grip on Dogu, looking for the choke.
Page has the hooks in. Dogu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Page is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dogu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dogu for a finish.

Page looking to break Dogu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dogu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Page will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Page tightening his grip on Dogu, looking for the choke.
Dogu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Page's guard. Nice work there by Dogu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Page dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Page throws a hook but Dogu blocks it.

Dogu has managed to clinch.
Dogu misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Page - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Page prevents a body shot from Dogu.
Dogu lands a left hand.
Dogu lands a body shot.
Dogu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Page lands with a left to the head.
Dogu scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Page lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Page tries to stall but Dogu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dogu scores with a hook to the body.
Dogu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dogu tries to throw a body punch but Page avoids it by throwing Dogu back against the cage.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dogu can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogu working aggressively here.
Page working aggressively here.
Dogu blocking some punches.
Page is trying to pull guard but Dogu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Page slowing the pace effectively.
Page misses with the head strike.
Dogu misses with a body punch.
Dogu has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Page takes a shot to the head.
Page throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogus head.
Dogu misses with a body punch.
Page blocks a body shot from Dogu.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Dogu avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dogu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orkan Dogu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Page stalling the fight.
Page is trying to pull guard but Dogu has him pressed against the cage.
Page effectively controlling the action here.
Page stalling the fight.
Dogu throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Page jumps guard.
Dogu trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Dogu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dogu trying to control the position from guard on top but Page is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogu stopping the sweep attempt from Page.
Dogu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dogu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Page swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dogu throwing strikes but missing.
Dogu trying to control but Page is working from the bottom.
Page pulls Dogu in close to his closed guard and prevents Dogu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scott Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dogu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Page not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Page keeping full guard, as Dogu tries to pass.
Page utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page keeping moving, preventing Dogu from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Page slips a jab from Dogu.
Dogu throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dogu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Page's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dogu throws a series of punches but Page moves out of range.
Dogu misses with a wild body shot.
Dogu throws a body shot but no joy.
Dogu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orkan Dogu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dogu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Page paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dogu misses with a hook
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab.
Page throws a hook but Dogu avoids it easily.
Dogu misses the shot to the body.
Page gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dogu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dogu.
Orkan Dogu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dogu walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Dogu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dogu.
Page throws a body punch but Dogu moves out of range.
Dogu throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
Dogu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Dogu throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Dogu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Page finds it's way round the side to connect with Dogu's head.
Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dogu misses its intended target.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Dogu's shoulder, as Dogu tries to avoid the shot.
Dogu throws a body punch but Page moves out of range.
Dogu throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dogu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page.
Page is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dogu.
Page slips a jab from Dogu.
It looked like Page was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dogu.
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dogu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dogu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Page goes for a double leg but Dogu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dogu continues to drive forward.
Page misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dogu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dogu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dogu tries to clinch but Page is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Page moves out of range as Dogu strikes.
Dogu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left lands for Dogu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page lands a really nice looking cross but Dogu seems unphased.
Page lands with a slapping head kick.
Page is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Page walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Page throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dogu. Beautiful body shot.
Page throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dogu throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dogu takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dogu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page misses with a looping right.
Dogu digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
Orkan Dogu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dogu counters with a straight right hand.
Page misses with a straight left.

Dogu has Page up against the cage in a clinch.
Page has Dogu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dogu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Dogu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dogu misses with the head strike.
Dogu misses with a body punch.
Page misses with some punches.
Dogu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dogu lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dogu.
Good body shot from Dogu.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Dogu.
Dogu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page trying to control the position but instead, Dogu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Page into the cage.
Dogu struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dogu struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.

Page has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dogu uses from the top position.
Dogu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dogu lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orkan Dogu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dogu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orkan Dogu!
Our winner, Orkan Dogu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.