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Event:
WCF 54: Camara vs Rader
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Champlain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hippobody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut.
Champlain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hippobody counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaq Champlain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Champlain moves into range and clinches up with Hippobody.
Champlain jumps guard but Hippobody stands there with Champlain around his waist. Champlain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Augustus Hippobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Champlain.
Hippobody working hard to break the clinch.
Hippobody wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Champlain has him pressed against the cage.
Champlain is looking to control Hippobody's arms but Hippobody gets an underhook and turns him. Now Champlain has his back to the cage.
Champlain has Hippobody pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hippobody manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hippobody's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Champlain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Champlain throws a leg kick #KD#
and Hippobody counters with a nice right hand that sends Champlain toppling to the canvas! Champlain scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hippobody finish him?!#ROC#Champlain is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champlain circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hippobody. Champlain falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hippobody!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augustus Hippobody! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 30: Road vs Feet
Date: Dec 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Champlain throws a head kick that misses
and Funke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut.
Funke connects with an inside leg kick.
Champlain throws a right hand that misses
and Funke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Funke drops Champlain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Champlain looks back up at him and smiles so Funke waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Champlain is rocked!
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!
Champlain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Funke. Funke obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Champlain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Funke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Champlain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Funke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Champlain forces Funke back against the cage and clinches.
Champlain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Funke working aggressively here.
Funke misses with the head strike.
Funke misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Funke.
Funke misses with some punches.
Champlain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Funke.
#T1#
A short right from Funke on the inside.
Champlain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funke to keep the fight standing.
Champlain misses with a punch to the body.
Funke lands a hook that snaps the head of Champlain backwards.
Funke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Funke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Champlain jumps guard but Funke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Champlain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funke misses with a punch to the body.
Champlain wants a takedown but no success here.
Funke is pressed up against the cage. Champlain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Funke down to the mat. Funke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Champlain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Champlain showed some decent athleticism there.
Champlain is thwarting Funke's attempts to control the position.
Funke is trying to get back to full guard.
Funke has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Champlain trying to control from half guard but Funke is working away. #T2#
Champlain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Funke defending well though.
Funke is positioning himself well to prevent Champlain advancing to mount.
Funke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Funke is pressing down on Champlain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funke wants to sweep here but Champlain controlling him for the moment.
Funke is trying to control the position but Champlain postures up.
Champlain trying to control the position from guard on top but Funke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Champlain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Champlain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Champlain pushes down on Funke's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Champlain moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Funke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funke prevents Champlain from improving position. #SUB#
Champlain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Funke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Funke prevents Champlain from moving into mount.
Funke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Champlain looking for submissions off his back.
Champlain taking some punishment here, with Funke in his half guard.
Champlain trying to control but Funke postures up.
Funke sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Champlain looking for a kimura from the bottom but Funke passes into side control!
Funke lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Champlain down.
Funke is working Champlain over with some ground and pound from side control.
Champlain gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Funke working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Champlain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Champlain is looking to improve his position but Funke isn't that keen on the idea.
Champlain is squirming around, avoiding Funke's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funke unloading with bombs!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Funke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaq Champlain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Champlain throws a sloppy body shot
and Funke counters with a big right hand! Oh Champlain is in trouble here! Funke follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Funke!
After winning the bout, Tobias Funke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCF 44: White Jr vs Bremner
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champlain misses with a takedown attempt - Kinghtfall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Champlain shoots in but no luck this time.
Champlain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kinghtfall avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Champlain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kinghtfall with the inside leg kick.
Champlain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kinghtfall is looking for the big counter here.
Champlain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kinghtfall sprawls well. Kinghtfall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Champlain gets slowly back to his feet.
Champlain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kinghtfall tries to avoid it but Champlain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kinghtfall to the ground. Kinghtfall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Champlain throws a right and a left that Kinghtfall avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champlain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kinghtfall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Champlain somewhat.
Champlain swats away the attempt to clinch by Kinghtfall.
Kinghtfall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Champlain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kinghtfall sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Kinghtfall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Champlain, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Champlain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Champlain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Champlain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Champlain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Champlain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kinghtfall trying to control the position.
Kinghtfall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kinghtfall trying to control from half guard but Champlain is working away. #SUB2#
Kinghtfall wants to work for an arm triangle but Champlain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Champlain wants to get back to full guard.
Champlain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kinghtfall is working away from the top position though.
Champlain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Champlain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Champlain.
Kinghtfall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kinghtfall preventing the sweep.
Kinghtfall postures up and lands a big shot to Champlain's brow.
Champlain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kinghtfall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Champlain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Champlain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kinghtfall is aware though and is defending well.
Champlain 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.
Champlain has momentary wrist control but Kinghtfall slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Kinghtfall wants to control from the top but Champlain keeps moving. #SUB#
Champlain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kinghtfall defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champlain is breathing heavily.
Kinghtfall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kinghtfall with a nice head shot there.
Champlain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Champlain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinghtfall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Champlain has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kinghtfall off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kinghtfall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Champlain.
Kinghtfall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Champlain misses with a takedown attempt - Kinghtfall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Champlain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kinghtfall defends well and Champlain ends up having to push Kinghtfall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Kinghtfall closes the distance and clinches.
Champlain tries to stall but Kinghtfall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kinghtfall is looking to break free of the clinch but Champlain has double underhooks.
Kinghtfall jumps guard but Champlain stands there with Kinghtfall around his waist. Kinghtfall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Champlain is trying to pull guard but Kinghtfall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Kinghtfall turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kinghtfall working away.
Kinghtfall is looking to take a break and control but Champlain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Champlain is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Utred Kinghtfall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kinghtfall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut.
Kinghtfall misses with a double jab.
Kinghtfall scores with a hook to the body. Champlain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Champlain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Kinghtfall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Champlain controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Kinghtfall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Champlain is just riding it out for now. Kinghtfall eventually gives up the hold.
Champlain wants to get back to full guard.
Kinghtfall blocks the strikes from Champlain.
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!
Champlain trying to hold on to Kinghtfall's head to control him but Kinghtfall postures up.
Champlain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Champlain wants to improve his position but Kinghtfall is controlling well.
#T1#
Champlain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kinghtfall postures up.
Kinghtfall passes into half guard. #SUB#
Champlain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kinghtfall pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Champlain keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kinghtfall lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Kinghtfall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Champlain is just riding it out for now. Kinghtfall eventually gives up the hold.
Champlain is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Kinghtfall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Champlain is just riding it out for now. Kinghtfall eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Kinghtfall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Champlain is just riding it out for now. Kinghtfall eventually gives up the hold.
Champlain moves into full guard.
Kinghtfall trying to control but Champlain is working from the bottom.
Kinghtfall preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kinghtfall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Champlain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Champlain is looking for a triangle but Kinghtfall pushes his legs off easily.
Champlain is trying to hold Kinghtfall in close to prevent damage but Kinghtfall has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Kinghtfall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Champlain is just riding it out for now. Kinghtfall eventually gives up the hold.
Champlain wants to control but Kinghtfall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Champlain is looking to improve his position.
Kinghtfall wants to free his trapped foot but Champlain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Champlain is staying active underneath Kinghtfall, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Champlain wants to improve his position but Kinghtfall is controlling well.
Champlain gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Champlain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Champlain keeping full guard, as Kinghtfall tries to pass. #SUB#
Champlain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kinghtfall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kinghtfall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinghtfall lands a couple of elbows.
Kinghtfall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Utred Kinghtfall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shaq Champlain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Champlain walks into a straight right hand from Kinghtfall.
Champlain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kinghtfall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kinghtfall is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Champlain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kinghtfall defends it nicely.#TD#
Champlain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kinghtfall sprawls well initially but Champlain persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Champlain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kinghtfall has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kinghtfall is defending against the submission attempts here by Champlain.
Kinghtfall manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kinghtfall pulls Champlain in close to prevent any damage.
Kinghtfall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kinghtfall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Champlain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kinghtfall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kinghtfall has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kinghtfall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Champlain keeping moving, preventing Kinghtfall from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Champlain will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champlain keeping moving, preventing Kinghtfall from controlling successfully.
Kinghtfall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Champlain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Champlain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinghtfall is one step ahead there.
Champlain is working hard here to advance position.
Kinghtfall trying to control but Champlain is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Champlain working for a triangle but Kinghtfall defends it easily.
Kinghtfall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Champlain is keeping the position for now.
Kinghtfall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Champlain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kinghtfall connects with a couple of short punches.
Champlain is trying to keep Kinghtfall in close.
Champlain is really struggling to control Kinghtfall but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Kinghtfall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Champlain's head.
Kinghtfall landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Kinghtfall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kinghtfall working some strikes from top position.
Utred Kinghtfall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Champlain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kinghtfall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kinghtfall content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Champlain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kinghtfall defends well.
Shaq Champlain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Champlain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Utred Kinghtfall.
I've got Kinghtfall 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Utred Kinghtfall!
An out of breath Utred Kinghtfall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF 36: Gracie vs Komakech
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Champlain looking to score a takedown here. Masa is defending well but Champlain drives through and ends up in Masa's guard.
Champlain wants to control from the top but Masa keeps moving.
Champlain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Masa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Masa struggling a bit here.
Masa is looking to reverse the position.
Champlain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Champlain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Champlain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masa struggling a bit here.
Masa tries to buck Champlain off but Champlain is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champlain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masa keeps working.
Champlain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Champlain happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Masa struggling a bit here.
Champlain staying calm.
Masa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Champlain.
Champlain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Champlain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Masa tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Champlain decides to stand back up. #TD#
Champlain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Champlain has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Masa is staying active underneath Champlain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masa trying to control but Champlain postures up.
#SU#
Champlain stands up out of the half guard. #T2##TD#
Champlain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masa is trying to defend but Champlain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Champlain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masa defending well though. #SUB2#
Masa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Champlain trying to mount his opponent but Masa defends it.
Champlain works his way into side control.
An elbow from Champlain crashes against the mat.
Masa is trying to improve his position.
Masa keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Champlain decides to stand up, so the ref orders Masa to his feet. #T3#
Masa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Champlain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Masa quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Champlain trying to control from half guard but Masa is working away.
Champlain is really struggling to control Masa but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Champlain is working for a submission of some sort.
Masa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Champlain.
Champlain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Champlain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Masa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Champlain seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Champlain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Champlain is looking to take a break and control but Masa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Champlain is keen to just control but Masa is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Champlain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Champlain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Champlain is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Champlain extends the arm and Masa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaq Champlain!
An out of breath Shaq Champlain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF 32: Dirk vs Deertay
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Denovan misses.
Champlain walks into a straight right hand from Denovan.
Denovan works over Champlain's head and body with a nice combination.
Denovan cracks Champlain with an open hand slap.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Champlain has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Denovan lands a head kick. Champlain smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut.
Champlain shoots in but no luck this time.
Denovan is looking to counter punch.
Champlain shoots in looking for a takedown. Denovan tries to sprawl out of it but Champlain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Denovan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Denovan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denovan lands with an uppercut that bounces Champlain off the cage and back into range.
Denovan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!#CL#
Denovan instigates a clinch. #T1#
Champlain misses with a body punch.
Champlain pressing his opponent against the cage.
Denovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Champlain throws an elbow but misses.
Denovan stops a takedown attempt from Champlain.
Jett Denovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Champlain.
Champlain is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Denovan to keep the fight standing.
Champlain blocks an uppercut.
Champlain can't get the takedown.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Champlain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Denovan smiles and moves away.
Denovan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Denovan duly obliges.
Decent striking displayed by Denovan there.
Champlain shoots in for a takedown but Denovan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denovan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shaq Champlain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denovan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Champlain has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Denovan misses its target.
Denovan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Denovan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Champlain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Denovan throws a quick counter head kick but Champlain was just out of range.
Champlain looks winded!#T3#
Champlain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Denovan stuffs the takedown attempt from Champlain. Champlain gets slowly back to his feet.
Denovan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Denovan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Denovan, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Denovan moves into the clinch.#KD#
Denovan drops Champlain with a big knee straight up the middle! Champlain is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denovan plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Champlain to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Champlain just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jett Denovan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jett Denovan thanked KO GEAR for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WCF 28: Garcia vs Asakura
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deertay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Champlain misses with a takedown attempt
and Deertay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Champlain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deertay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Champlain under the eye.#TD2#
Deertay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deertay trying to control the pace.
Champlain tries to get to full guard but Deertay has control of the leg.
Deertay wants to pass to mount but Champlain is defending the position.
Champlain misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Champlain wants to control but Deertay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Champlain is staying active underneath Deertay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deertay is looking to advance position but Champlain won't allow it. #T1#
Champlain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Deertay trying to control but Champlain is working from the bottom.
Deertay wants to pass the guard but Champlain is keeping the position.
Deertay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deertay trying to control but Champlain is working from the bottom.
Deertay looking to pass the guard.
Champlain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Champlain throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Deertay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Champlain quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Champlain looking for submissions off his back.
Champlain tries to roll over but Deertay keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Deertay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Champlain defends it well.
Deertay seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Champlain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deertay uses his free foot to push down on Champlain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Champlain.
Champlain can't escape the position.
#T3#
Deertay is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Champlain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Deertay prevents Champlain from getting the reversal.
Deertay lands a nice shot to the head.
Champlain is trying to escape the mount.
Deertay looking to control but Champlain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Deertay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Champlain gets back to half guard.
Deertay trying to control the pace.
Deertay tries to pass to full mount but Champlain defends it. #T4##SUB2#
Deertay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Champlain sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Deertay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Deertay seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Deertay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deertay is trying to control the action in half guard but Champlain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Deertay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Champlain is staying active underneath Deertay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Deertay dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Deertay lands a head shot.
Shaq Champlain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deertay looks for a takedown but Champlain sprawls well.
Champlain tries to counter by clinching up but Deertay breaks away and moves out of range.
Deertay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Champlain's waist but Champlain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deertay off to one side.
Champlain shoots and misses
and Deertay counters with a stiff right hand.
Deertay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Champlain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deertay swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Deertay feints and as Champlain raises his hands in defense, Deertay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Champlain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Deertay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deertay connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Champlain looking for a guillotine here but Deertay defends easily.
Deertay looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Champlain working a defensive guard here.
Deertay trying to control but Champlain is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Champlain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deertay is aware though and is defending well.
Deertay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Deertay has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Champlain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Deertay maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Champlain could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Deertay has cracked it and Champlain is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Deertay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Deertay!
A very excited looking Joey Deertay rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
WCF 23: Garcia vs Senior
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Tupp clinches.
Champlain tries to pull guard but Tupp holds him up against the cage and eventually Champlain drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Tupp.
#TD2#
Champlain wants the takedown. Tupp is fighting it off but Champlain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tupp's guard against the cage.#SU2#
Champlain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Tupp shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Champlain napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Tupp stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Champlain has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tupp shoots in for a double leg but Champlain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Champlain tries to sprawl but Tupp drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Tupp decides to return to a standing position.
Tupp leaves Champlain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Tupp.#CUT#It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut.#TD#
Tupp shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Champlain trying to control from the bottom.
Champlain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Champlain wants to sweep but no luck.
Tupp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tupp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Champlain on the ground.
Champlain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Champlain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tupp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tupp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tupp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tupp looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Champlain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tupp defends it easily.
Tupp won't allow Champlain to sweep him here. #T3#
Tupp controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Champlain is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tupp throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Champlain's body to avoid the submission. Champlain has instead reached around Tupp's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Champlain arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shaq Champlain!
An out of breath Shaq Champlain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF 21: Orion vs Diaz
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champlain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ueno tries to clinch
and Champlain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ueno wants to stand back up but Champlain manages to pass into side control.
Ueno wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Champlain has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Ueno's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Ueno is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Champlain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shaq Champlain!
A very excited looking Shaq Champlain made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 5: Petrov vs Champlain
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Champlain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Petrov was covering up waiting for the punch and Champlain finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Champlain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Champlain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Champlain throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Champlain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Champlain slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champlain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Champlain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU2#
Champlain gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T1#
Champlain fails with a takedown attempt.
Champlain takes one to the chin there.
Champlain shoots in but no luck this time.
Champlain shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Champlain.#TD2#
Champlain shoots in and bounces Petrov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Champlain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Petrov looking for a guillotine here but Champlain defends easily.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Champlain on the ground.#T2##SUB#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petrov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Champlain manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champlain wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Petrov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Champlain pulls his head out easily.
Champlain is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Champlain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Champlain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Champlain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petrov wants to control but Champlain is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Champlain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Champlain manages to mount him!
#SU2#
Champlain stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Champlain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Champlain 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.
#R2#
Champlain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Champlain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Champlain goes for a double leg but Petrov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrov continues to drive forward.
Champlain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedor Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Champlain.
Champlain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Champlain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Champlain can do to turn this around?
Champlain is breathing heavily.#T1#
Petrov lands a jab to Champlain's midsection.#KD#
Petrov cracks Champlain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Champlain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Petrov finish him?
#ROC#
Champlain is rocked!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Petrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Petrov circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Champlain tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Petrov wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Petrov!
An out of breath Fedor Petrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WCF 16: Gracie vs Scott 2
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Champlain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Champlain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Champlain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Shaq Champlain has been cut.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination. #TD2#
Champlain dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Champlain content to stall in guard here.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Champlain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Champlain looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Champlain on the ground.#T1#
Champlain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.#SUB2#
Champlain has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Champlain.
Champlain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Champlain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Champlain.
Jones is looking to stand up but Champlain won't let him.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Champlain has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Champlain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Champlain wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is wriggling around but Champlain manages to pass to half guard.
Jones is in trouble now - Champlain has advanced to mount!
Jones tries to hold on but Champlain pushes him away.
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Champlain tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Champlain tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones has given up his back here. Will Champlain look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Champlain has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jones! Can he survive? No! He's out! Champlain gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shaq Champlain!
A determined Shaq Champlain didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Champlain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Schumacher to the mat! Schumacher manages to get full guard.
Champlain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Champlain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schumacher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Champlain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schumacher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Champlain trying to control the position from guard on top but Schumacher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Champlain drops back looking for a leg! Schumacher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schumacher manages to kick Champlain off! Champlain jumps back into Schumacher's guard.
Schumacher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Schumacher trying to keep a closed guard but Champlain is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Champlain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Schumacher clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Schumacher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Schumacher shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Champlain is trying to defend but Schumacher finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Champlain pushes Schumacher off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Champlain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schumacher sprawls well initially but Champlain persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
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!
Schumacher trying to hold on to Champlain's head to control him but Champlain postures up.
Champlain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Champlain is trying to control the action in half guard but Schumacher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schumacher is looking to control Champlain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schumacher avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Champlain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schumacher has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Champlain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schumacher sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Champlain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schumacher sees it coming and defends easily.
Champlain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schumacher keeps working. #SUB#
Champlain is looking for a kimura but Schumacher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Champlain to get the leverage.
Champlain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Champlain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Champlain is taking a breather. Schumacher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Champlain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Champlain moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Champlain 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.
#R2##CL2#
Schumacher fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Champlain, pushing him back against the cage.
Schumacher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Schumacher as the two fighters clinch.
Schumacher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Champlain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Champlain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Champlain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Champlain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schumacher moves in looking to clinch but Champlain pushes him off.
It looked like Champlain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Schumacher has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Champlain is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Champlain closes the distance and clinches up with Schumacher, looking for a takedown. Champlain pushes Schumacher against the cage but Schumacher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schumacher shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Champlain but Champlain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schumacher dives in and grabs Champlain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Champlain pushes down on Schumacher's head and hops out.
Shaq Champlain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Schumacher.
Champlain shoots for a double leg takedown but Schumacher sprawls well. He's pushed Champlain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Champlain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Schumacher wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Champlain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Champlain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Champlain looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Champlain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Champlain is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SU#
Champlain stands up from Schumacher's guard - Champlain perhaps looking for a knockout.
Champlain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Champlain feints and as Schumacher raises his hands in defense, Champlain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Schumacher working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Champlain has passed into half guard!
Champlain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schumacher can do to turn this around?#T3#
Champlain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Champlain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Champlain seems to be looking for submissions.
#SU#
Champlain gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Schumacher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Champlain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Champlain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Schumacher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Champlain!#ES#
Champlain throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Schumacher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Champlain misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Champlain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Schumacher misses with a head kick.
Schumacher is breathing heavily.
Champlain avoids the head kick by Schumacher.
Champlain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schumacher sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Champlain tries to keep at a distance but Schumacher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schumacher stops a takedown attempt from Champlain.
Schumacher is leaning against Champlain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Champlain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Champlain misses with a takedown attempt
and Schumacher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaq Champlain will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Schumacher moves in looking to clinch but Champlain pushes him off.
Schumacher fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Schumacher closes the distance and pushes Champlain back into the cage.
Schumacher can't break the clinch.
Schumacher stalling in the clinch but Champlain improves position. #BC2#
Schumacher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schumacher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peter Schumacher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schumacher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schumacher tries to clinch but Champlain moves out of range.
Champlain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Champlain shoots in for a takedown but Schumacher shows good takedown defense.
Schumacher is looking to clinch. #T1#
Champlain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Champlain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Schumacher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Champlain sneaks out the side door and pushes Schumacher away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A shot to the liver by Schumacher. Beautiful body shot.
Schumacher moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Champlain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schumacher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schumacher trying to control the position.
Champlain trying to control the position from guard on top but Schumacher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Champlain throws a big elbow that misses.
Champlain slips nicely into half guard.
Schumacher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Champlain throwing shots but Schumacher is blocking nicely.
Champlain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Schumacher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Champlain in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Champlain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schumacher defends it well.
Schumacher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Champlain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Champlain stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Champlain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Champlain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schumacher sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Schumacher scores with a head kick. Champlain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Champlain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schumacher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Champlain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Champlain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schumacher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Champlain back to the cage. Schumacher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Champlain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Champlain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peter Schumacher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schumacher tries to bum rush Champlain with a series of wild strikes but Champlain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Champlain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Schumacher gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Champlain to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champlain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shaq Champlain.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Champlain, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shaq Champlain!
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