PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yo-Landi Vi$$er (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. Vi$$er has chosen Enter The Ninja as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

LaBeouf
vs
Vi$$er

178 cm
33
165 lbs
19 - 16 - 4

179 cm
37
165 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yo-Landi Vi$$er!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf scores with a nice head shot.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
LaBeouf thinks about countering with a head kick.
LaBeouf throws a right hand that Vi$$er ducks under and follows up with a left that Vi$$er also avoids with ease.
Vi$$er takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Vi$$er catches LaBeouf right on the button with a cross.
Yo-Landi Vi$$er seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf ducks under a wild hook from Vi$$er.
LaBeouf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
LaBeouf jabs at Vi$$er's body.
Vi$$er throws a chopping leg kick but LaBeouf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LaBeouf keeps the fight on the outside.
LaBeouf misses with a straight left.
Vi$$er tries to counter with a clinch but LaBeouf shakes him off and moves away.
LaBeouf blocks the body kick.
Vi$$er slips a jab and a cross from LaBeouf.
Vi$$er doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vi$$er misses the jab.
It looked like LaBeouf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vi$$er.
Vi$$er throws out a loose jab but LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaBeouf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vi$$er to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaBeouf shoots for a takedown but Vi$$er saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Vi$$er bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LaBeouf blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vi$$er throws a head kick that misses.
Vi$$er throws out a leg kick but LaBeouf moves out of range and Vi$$er only half commits.
LaBeouf throws a big counter combination but Vi$$er scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vi$$er. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vi$$er looks to throw the jab but LaBeouf is out of range.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
Vi$$er with the counter takedown but LaBeouf avoids it easily.
Vi$$er slaps away a takedown attempt from LaBeouf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vi$$er with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vi$$er misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LaBeouf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vi$$er misses with an uppercut. LaBeouf saw that one coming.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the leg kick from Vi$$er.
Vi$$er thumps LaBeouf with a low kick.
LaBeouf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from LaBeouf.
Vi$$er flicks out a counter leg kick but LaBeouf steps away.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vi$$er.
Vi$$er throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBeouf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vi$$er shoots in for a takedown but LaBeouf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vi$$er throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from LaBeouf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

LaBeouf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vi$$er's half guard.
Vi$$er gets back to full guard.
LaBeouf works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vi$$er tries to get to full guard but LaBeouf has control of the leg.
Vi$$er moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vi$$er looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaBeouf pushes down on Vi$$er's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LaBeouf connects with a nice short shot to Vi$$er's temple.
Vi$$er is looking to improve his position.
Vi$$er is pressing down on LaBeouf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Vi$$er has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LaBeouf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LaBeouf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vi$$er looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaBeouf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vi$$er wants to sweep but no luck.
Vi$$er looking to control.
Vi$$er utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LaBeouf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Vi$$er working for a triangle but LaBeouf defends it easily.
LaBeouf advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vi$$er throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Vi$$er. Beautiful body shot.
LaBeouf missing with a left hand there. Vi$$er was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from LaBeouf. No joy for Vi$$er on that attempt.
LaBeouf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vi$$er.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy head kick and Vi$$er moves out of range easily.
A jab from Vi$$er finds it's way through LaBeouf's defenses.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vi$$er but Vi$$er pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vi$$er scores with a hook to the body. LaBeouf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vi$$er throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vi$$er throws a leg kick but LaBeouf moved away.
Vi$$er just misses with a punch to the body.
Vi$$er lands with a straight right. LaBeouf didn't see that one coming.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vi$$er swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
LaBeouf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vi$$er.
Vi$$er gets off balance looking for a body kick

and LaBeouf counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vi$$er!
LaBeouf working the ground and pound.
Vi$$er is looking to regain half guard here but LaBeouf keeps moving and retains side control.
LaBeouf lands a nice forearm strike.
Vi$$er is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
LaBeouf grinds an elbow into Vi$$er's temple.
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!
LaBeouf fails to land a wild elbow strike.
LaBeouf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vi$$er tries to improve position but can't.
LaBeouf working the body and head with strikes.
Vi$$er tries to bench press LaBeouf off him but LaBeouf keeps the position.
LaBeouf scoring with punches from side control.
LaBeouf in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shia LaBeouf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vi$$er defending against the ground and pound.
Vi$$er is looking for a sweep.
LaBeouf lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

LaBeouf is trying to get an arm triangle but Vi$$er is defending well.
LaBeouf working the body and head with strikes.
Vi$$er sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vi$$er manages to get to full guard.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Vi$$er keeps moving.
LaBeouf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vi$$er can do to turn this around?
LaBeouf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vi$$er is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaBeouf looking to pass the guard.

Vi$$er looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! LaBeouf has picked Vi$$er up and slammed him! Vi$$er can't keep hold of the triangle and LaBeouf manages to pass to side control!
Vi$$er is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf slows the pace down.
Vi$$er tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vi$$er being controlled for a moment.
Vi$$er regains half guard.
LaBeouf working Vi$$er over with strikes.
Vi$$er manages to get to full guard.
LaBeouf is looking to work some ground and pound but Vi$$er has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shia LaBeouf dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Vi$$er swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yo-Landi Vi$$er seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot.
LaBeouf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vi$$er moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf stuffs the takedown attempt from Vi$$er. Vi$$er gets slowly back to his feet.
LaBeouf lands with a right hand.
Vi$$er moves forwards but LaBeouf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LaBeouf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LaBeouf looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
LaBeouf throws the left hand but Vi$$er avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vi$$er tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBeouf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LaBeouf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vi$$er.
LaBeouf connects with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vi$$er.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vi$$er pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LaBeouf appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vi$$er throws a predictable looking body shot
and LaBeouf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaBeouf is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
LaBeouf with a nice cross.
Vi$$er tries to land a leg kick but LaBeouf saw it coming and moves away.
Vi$$er throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaBeouf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from LaBeouf as Vi$$er shoots in.
Vi$$er takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaBeouf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vi$$er throws a right hand that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vi$$er fails with a takedown attempt.
LaBeouf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yo-Landi Vi$$er.
LaBeouf with a nice cross.
Yo-Landi Vi$$er has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vi$$er throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaBeouf throws a big counter combination but Vi$$er scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vi$$er throws out the jab.
Vi$$er misses with a left hand
and LaBeouf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
Vi$$er feints and then cracks LaBeouf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaBeouf down.
Vi$$er wants to land a leg kick but LaBeouf is out of range.
Vi$$er misses with the body kick
and LaBeouf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
LaBeouf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LaBeouf throws a nice outside leg kick.
LaBeouf feints a jab promting Vi$$er to slip. LaBeouf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vi$$er slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vi$$er throws a lazy body kick
and LaBeouf counters with a series of strikes. Vi$$er will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vi$$er scores with a kick to the body.
LaBeouf misses with a wild combination.
LaBeouf lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf blocks the body kick.
LaBeouf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vi$$er at a distance.
LaBeouf looks to land a combination but Vi$$er avoids it well.
LaBeouf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LaBeouf scores with a nice strike.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that Vi$$er avoids nicely.
LaBeouf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vi$$er.
Vi$$er looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
Vi$$er is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vi$$er with a lazy takedown attempt
and LaBeouf counters with a left to the body.
Vi$$er takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LaBeouf closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vi$$er throws a looping overhand right but LaBeouf ducks down to avoid it.
Vi$$er connects with a body shot that sends LaBeouf's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vi$$er throws a poor cross that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vi$$er thinking.
Vi$$er avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaBeouf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LaBeouf misses with the combination.
And Vi$$er responds with a good body kick, but LaBeouf manages to step out the way in time.
LaBeouf with a hook.
LaBeouf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vi$$er tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaBeouf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vi$$er tries to throw a body punch but LaBeouf avoids it by throwing Vi$$er back against the cage.
Shia LaBeouf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaBeouf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LaBeouf, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!