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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Schamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Timberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schamp kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go 2 Sleep. Mister Timberton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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172 cm
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170 lbs
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190 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Schamp! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Timberton! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Schamp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Timberton swivels and escapes. Timberton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Schamp counters with a good low kick that Timberton was not able to check. Timberton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schamp is fending him off so far but Timberton persists. Nope, Schamp circles away and we're back to standing. Schamp misses with the combination.
Timberton clinches. Schamp wants to break free but Timberton has control.
Schamp prevents the takedown attempt.
Sean Schamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Timberton. Schamp wants a takedown but no success here.
Schamp tries to break free but Timberton pushes him back against the cage. Schamp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Timberton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Timberton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Timberton misses with a body shot.
Timberton misses with a takedown attempt - Schamp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Sean Schamp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Schamp. Those never looked like landing. Timberton fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Schamp tries to keep at a distance but Timberton has taken the fight into the clinch. Schamp tries to break the clinch but Timberton is controlling the position. Schamp wants to take the fight to the mat but Timberton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Schamp wants to break free but Timberton has control.
Knees to the body from Timberton.
Timberton crunches a lovely knee into Schamp's ribcage. Timberton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schamp just stands there and leans against the cage. Schamp being controlled against the cage. Timberton is pressed up against the cage. Schamp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timberton down to the mat. Timberton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Timberton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Timberton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schamp is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Schamp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timberton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Timberton shoots in for a takedown but Schamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Timberton shoots in for a takedown but Schamp shows good takedown defense. Schamp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timberton counters by clinching up. Schamp has had enough of the clinch but Timberton keeps him there for the moment. Timberton has Schamp pressed against the cage, preventing Schamp from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Schamp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Timberton tries to pull guard but Schamp forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Schamp has had enough of the clinch but Timberton keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Schamp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timberton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Timberton keeps control of Schamp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Knees to the body from Timberton.
Schamp is trying to break the clinch but Timberton has him pressed against the cage. Timberton with a knee to the head.
Schamp can't break the clinch.
Timberton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timberton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Timberton shoots for a double leg takedown but Schamp sprawls well. He's pushed Timberton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Timberton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Timberton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schamp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schamp swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Timberton counters with a left to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Timberton looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Schamp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Schamp is looking to land body kicks. Timberton looks to land a combination. Schamp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Timberton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schamp as he jumps to the side. Timberton throws a head kick but Schamp moves out of range.
Schamp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice body kick from Timberton. Schamp throws a series of punches but Timberton moves out of range. A head kick by Schamp misses and Timberton counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mister Timberton will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schamp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schamp wants it to stay on the feet. Schamp lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Timberton circles away quickly and effectively. The fight stays on the outside here - Timberton looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Timberton fails with a takedown attempt. Timberton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Timberton is defended easily by Schamp. Sean Schamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Timberton. Timberton tries to clinch up. Schamp leaves Timberton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Sloppy strikes from Schamp. Those never looked like landing. Timberton is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schamp throws a series of punches but Timberton avoids them all with ease. Schamp throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timberton. Schamp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Timberton fails with the takedown. Timberton misses with a wild body shot. Mister Timberton seems to be getting the better of the standup. Timberton misses with a series of wild punches.
Sean Schamp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Schamp tries to bum rush Timberton with a series of wild strikes but Timberton uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Schamp looks to land a combination but Timberton avoids it well. Schamp tries to land a leg kick but Timberton saw it coming and moves away.
Schamp tries to land a leg kick but Timberton saw it coming and moves away.
Timberton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schamp is fending him off so far but Timberton persists. Nope, Schamp circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Timberton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Schamp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schamp misses with a series of wild punches.
Timberton shoots in but Schamp avoids the takedown attempt easily. Schamp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Timberton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Schamp seems to be working for a kimura but Timberton defends the submission attempt. Timberton is holding on to half guard well. Schamp wants to work for an arm triangle but Timberton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Timberton has his hands clasped together around Schamp's back. He's all about the action. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Schamp is working for a kimura but Timberton is defending it quite comfortably.
Schamp is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Timberton works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Schamp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Timberton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schamp, into his guard. Timberton passes Schamp's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Timberton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Timberton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. 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 Sean Schamp will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Timberton is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Timberton tries for a takedown but Schamp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Schamp stuffs the takedown attempt from Timberton. Timberton gets slowly back to his feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Timberton. Sean Schamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Timberton. Timberton gets in close and instigates a clinch. Schamp is trying to force a seperation but Timberton has the dominant position. Timberton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schamp.
Schamp tries to break free but Timberton pushes him back against the cage. Timberton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Schamp tries to circle away but Timberton has him pinned against the cage. Timberton looking for a takedown. Timberton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Schamp thows a leg kick but Timberton checks it and Timberton counters with a flying knee. Nice. Nice sprawl there from Schamp as Timberton shoots in. Timberton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schamp. Timberton blocks a head kick by Schamp.
Timberton tries to clinch but Schamp is having none of it. Timberton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Schamp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Timberton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Schamp throws a head kick but Timberton moves out of range.
Schamp misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Timberton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Schamp shoots in but no luck this time. Schamp misses with a wild combination.
Timberton shoots in and drives through. Schamp sprawls well. Timberton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nice body kick from Timberton. Schamp misses with a series of wild punches.
Timberton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schamp tries to avoid it but Timberton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schamp to the ground. Schamp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Schamp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Timberton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Timberton lands a nice shot that snaps Schamp's head back.
Schamp pivots, looking for a leg kick but Timberton is out of range and Schamp settles back down. Timberton closes the distance and pushes Schamp back into the cage. Schamp is looking to take this one to the mat. Timberton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Timberton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schamp breaks from the clinch.
Schamp throws a leg kick that is checked and Timberton counters with a slapping leg kick. Schamp throws a leg kick and Timberton counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Timberton checks a leg kick. Timberton moves into the clinch successfully.
Timberton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schamp just stands there and leans against the cage. Schamp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schamp tries to break free but Timberton pushes him back against the cage. Schamp is trying to break the clinch but Timberton is controlling him. A bit of stalling here from Timberton.
Schamp has had enough of the clinch but Timberton keeps him there for the moment. Timberton jumps guard but Schamp stands there with Timberton around his waist. Timberton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Schamp is trying to break the clinch but Timberton has him pressed against the cage. Schamp gets underhooks to prevent Timberton's takedown attempt.
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 Sean Schamp. I think Schamp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Schamp! Sean Schamp decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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