PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaq Champlain (ranked 2278 p4p, 2487 weight class) and Utred Kinghtfall (ranked 91 p4p, 99 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Champlain
vs
Kinghtfall

192 cm
27
270
5 - 3 - 0

225 cm
21
308
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaq Champlain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Utred Kinghtfall!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

Kinghtfall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Champlain, pushing him back against the cage.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Kinghtfall trying to control from half guard but Champlain is working away.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinghtfall wants to control from the top but Champlain keeps moving.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

Kinghtfall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champlain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kinghtfall postures up.
Kinghtfall passes into half guard.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinghtfall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Champlain swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champlain wants to improve his position but Kinghtfall is controlling well.
Champlain gets back to full guard.

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.

Champlain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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.

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.

Champlain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kinghtfall sprawls well initially but Champlain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

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.

Kinghtfall is defending against the submission attempts here by Champlain.
Kinghtfall manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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!

Kinghtfall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Champlain keeping moving, preventing Kinghtfall from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

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!

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.