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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charon Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Toybox - Sailor Song . 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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180 lbs
17 - 13 - 1 |
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182 cm
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185 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Zing!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zing has Hawkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Hawkins lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Gabriel Zing has been cut.
Zing dodges an elbow strike from Hawkins.
Zing avoids the elbow strike from Hawkins, against the cage.
Zing has hold of one of Hawkins's legs. Hawkins is fighting the takedown attempt but Zing gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zing is in close to Hawkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hawkins is trying to control the position but Zing postures up.
Zing postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it.
Zing postures up.
Zing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zing is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zing slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zing lands a couple of digs.
Hawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zing.
Zing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zing throws a big right hand that misses.
Zing throws an elbow that misses. Hawkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zing's guard. Nice move by Hawkins!
Zing scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hawkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zing shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zing wants to take the fight to the mat but Hawkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zing is trying to drag Hawkins to the mat but Hawkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Charon Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zing.
Hawkins gets underhooks to prevent Zing's takedown attempt.
Hawkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Zing leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zing blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins misses with an elbow strike.
Hawkins is pressed up against the cage. Zing has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hawkins down to the mat. Hawkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hawkins is looking to clinch.
Hawkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zing rushes Hawkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zing wants the takedown. Hawkins is fighting it off but Zing persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hawkins's guard against the cage.
Zing looking to pass the guard.
Hawkins looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Zing tries to pass.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Zing from controlling successfully.
Zing is looking to advance position but Hawkins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Zing is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hawkins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zing is now in Hawkins's guard. A big mistake from Hawkins there, giving up the dominant position!
Zing throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zing is working Hawkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zing makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zing postures up in Hawkins's guard and throws a big left but Hawkins blocks it.
Zing trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkins has momentary wrist control but Zing slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zing working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zing is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkins has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Zing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zing's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zing shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls well. He's pushed Zing's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zing paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hawkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Zing is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hawkins can't fight it off and eventually Zing manages to take the fight to the floor. Hawkins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zing scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zing cracks Hawkins with a solid left hand.
Zing is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawkins has wrist control.
Hawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zing.
Zing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zing is stalling in the full guard.
Zing wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawkins is on top in guard.
Zing is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hawkins is controlling him.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Zing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zing is controlling Hawkins's posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hawkins is fending him off so far but Zing persists. Nope, Hawkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawkins wants to clinch up but Zing keeps it at a distance.
Zing looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charon Hawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Zing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Hawkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkins moves in looking to clinch but Zing pushes him off.
Zing misses with a takedown attempt - Hawkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zing closes the distance and clinches up with Hawkins, looking for a takedown. Zing pushes Hawkins against the cage but Hawkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zing is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zing keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawkins fails to land the takedown.
Zing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zing avoids the elbow strike from Hawkins, against the cage.
Hawkins misses with an elbow strike.
Hawkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hawkins gets underhooks to prevent Zing's takedown attempt.
Zing blocks the elbow strike.
Zing avoiding damage as Hawkins throws knees to the body.
Zing looking for a takedown.
Hawkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Zing leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hawkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hawkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zing works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zing throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zing wants to control from the top but Hawkins keeps moving.
Zing throws a big elbow that misses.
Hawkins keeping full guard, as Zing tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Zing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zing's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zing misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zing shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zing showed some decent athleticism there.
Zing throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Zing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Gabriel Zing has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawkins wants to improve his position but Zing is controlling well.
Zing thows a huge punch but Hawkins dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins is trying to maintain the position but Zing is very close to passing his half guard.
Zing drops an elbow to the side of Hawkins's head.
Hawkins is looking to improve his position.
Zing throwing shots but Hawkins is blocking nicely.
Zing throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hawkins is not content to let Zing control the position.
Zing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
Charon Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zing works his way into side control.
Zing taking a break here but Hawkins is having none of it and regains half guard.
Zing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zing trying to pass the guard but Hawkins defending well.
Hawkins is staying active underneath Zing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zing trying to advance position but Hawkins counters by regaining guard.
Hawkins is trying to hold Zing in close to prevent damage but Zing has managed to pass into half guard.
Zing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawkins keeps working.
Zing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawkins defending well though.
Zing is pressing down on Hawkins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawkins is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zing.
Hawkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zing.
Zing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zing working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hawkins's thigh. Hawkins counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zing missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zing forces his way into half guard.
Gabriel Zing is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zing trying to control from half guard but Hawkins is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zing 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zing!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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