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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charon Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Toybox - Sailor Song . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
17 - 12 - 1 |
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182 lbs
16 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite 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
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins tries to clinch but Darko moves out of range.
Darko keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hawkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darko's brow.
Hawkins throws an elbow that misses.
Hawkins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Darko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hawkins to the mat. Hawkins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Darko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darko is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkins has wrist control.
Darko throwing strikes but missing.
Darko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darko is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkins has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Darko preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkins looking to control.
Darko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hawkins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Darko managing to control the position.
Darko keeping full guard, as Hawkins tries to pass.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Darko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Darko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hawkins, into his guard.
Darko throws an elbow that misses. Hawkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Darko's guard. Nice move by Hawkins!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hawkins stopping the sweep attempt from Darko.
Hawkins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Darko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Darko has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Darko with a nice head shot there.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hawkins dives on top into guard.
Darko seems keen to control Hawkins's posture.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Hawkins from controlling successfully.
Hawkins has gone for a leg lock! Darko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hawkins's guard.
Darko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darko stopping the sweep attempt from Hawkins.
Darko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Darko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Darko has Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Darko wants to take the fight to the mat but Hawkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Darko wants a takedown but no success here.
Hawkins throws an elbow that misses.
Hawkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hawkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hawkins lands an elbow just above Darko 's eye.
Darko avoids the elbow strike from Hawkins, against the cage.
Darko tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Charon Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Darko.
Darko tries for a takedown but Hawkins manages to get underhooks.
Darko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hawkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Darko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Darko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hawkins.
Hawkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hawkins lands an elbow that stopped Darko in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hawkins lands an elbow inside that Darko shrugs off.
Hawkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Hawkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hawkins lands a damaging elbow.
Darko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hawkins prevents it.
Darko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Darko tries to score a body lock takedown but Hawkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Darko looking for a takedown.
Darko can't get the takedown.
Hawkins lands an elbow inside.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hawkins throws an elbow that misses.
Hawkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Darko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hawkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darko wants a takedown but no success here.
Hawkins lands a damaging elbow.
Darko takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko avoids a wild elbow strike from Hawkins.
Hawkins missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hawkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darko's brow.
Hawkins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Darko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hawkins to the mat. Hawkins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Darko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Darko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darko.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Darko advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Hawkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darko wants to control but Hawkins is keeping him busy.
Hawkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Darko throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Darko trying to control from half guard but Hawkins is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko thows a huge punch but Hawkins dodges it nicely.
Darko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Darko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Darko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hawkins to regain full guard.
Hawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Darko.
Darko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawkins's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darko wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Darko throws an elbow that misses. Hawkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Darko's guard. Nice move by Hawkins!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donnie Darko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hawkins tries to clinch up
and Darko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Darko.
Darko blocks the elbow strike.
Hawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Darko avoids the damage to the body.
Darko can't get the takedown.
Charon Hawkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hawkins after a bit of a struggle.
Darko wants a takedown but no success here.
Charon Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Darko.
Hawkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darko's defenses.
Hawkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Darko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hawkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hawkins tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
Hawkins shoots for a takedown but Darko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hawkins tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hawkins lands an elbow that stopped Darko in his tracks for a moment.
Darko blocks the elbow strike.
Hawkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Darko.
Darko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hawkins clinches up with Darko and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hawkins.
Darko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hawkins regains guard.
Darko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darko postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it.
Charon Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Darko throws a big right hand that misses.
Darko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Darko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Darko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Darko has gone for a leg lock! Hawkins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Darko's guard.
Hawkins is fighting to break Darko's control of his arms but Darko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Darko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darko.
Darko thows a huge punch but Hawkins dodges it nicely.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Darko.
Darko seems to be looking for submissions.
Darko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Darko thows a huge punch but Hawkins dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Darko seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darko throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Darko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hawkins is not content to let Darko control the position.
Donnie Darko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darko trying to control the pace.
Darko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Darko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Darko!
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