PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. Gerrard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mama weer all crazy now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LaBeouf
vs
Gerrard

178 cm
33
165 lbs
20 - 16 - 4

175 cm
30
158 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

AnonymouS

Beaver Jooce!

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 20 - 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 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Gerrard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerrard moves forwards but LaBeouf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LaBeouf blocks a head kick by Gerrard.
Gerrard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from LaBeouf.
Gerrard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Gerrard moves out of range.
Gerrard unleashes a big counter combination but LaBeouf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Gerrard moves into the clinch successfully.
Gerrard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gerrard stops a takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
A head punch on the inside from Gerrard fails to land.
Gerrard misses with some punches.
Gerrard working aggressively here.
Gerrard working aggressively here.
LaBeouf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gerrard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gerrard lands a nice shot to the body.
LaBeouf tries to break the clinch but Gerrard is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gerrard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gerrard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Gerrard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gerrard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Gerrard fails to land.
Gerrard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gerrard has a couple of punches blocked by LaBeouf.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gerrard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LaBeouf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaBeouf tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gerrard is trying to maintain a safe position but LaBeouf gets an underhook and turns Gerrard into the cage.
A hook to the body from Gerrard.
Gerrard keeps control of LaBeouf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LaBeouf can't get the takedown.
LaBeouf is looking to break free of the clinch but Gerrard has double underhooks.
Gerrard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gerrard has LaBeouf pushed against the cage.
LaBeouf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gerrard lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaBeouf backwards.
Gerrard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gerrard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gerrard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LaBeouf tries to score a body lock takedown but Gerrard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gerrard stops a takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
A short right from Gerrard on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gerrard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerrard pushes off an throws an elbow but LaBeouf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LaBeouf tries to score a body lock takedown but Gerrard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gerrard lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Gerrard.
LaBeouf tries to score a body lock takedown but Gerrard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LaBeouf has had enough of the clinch but Gerrard keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is trying to break free.
LaBeouf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gerrard has him pressed against the cage.
LaBeouf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerrard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerrard tries to work over LaBeouf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaBeouf blocks an uppercut.
LaBeouf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gerrard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LaBeouf is working for takedown but Gerrard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gerrard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of LaBeoufs head.
Gerrard throws a head punch that misses.
LaBeouf blocks a body shot from Gerrard.
A short right from Gerrard.
Gerrard misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaBeouf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gerrard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gerrard lands with a right to the head.
Gerrard prevents LaBeouf from breaking the clinch.
Gerrard has a couple of punches blocked by LaBeouf.
Gerrard tries to throw a body punch but LaBeouf avoids it by throwing Gerrard back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf looking for a takedown.
LaBeouf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaBeouf blocks an uppercut.
Gerrard looking to slow down the pace here.
LaBeouf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gerrard after a bit of a struggle.
Gerrard can't find room to land a body shot as LaBeouf controls the action.
Gerrard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaBeouf looking for a takedown.
Gerrard has a couple of punches blocked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf goes for a takedown attempt but Gerrard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gerrard stuffs the takedown.
Gerrard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gerrard.
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!
A good leg kick by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf blocks a head kick by Gerrard.

Gerrard instigates a clinch.
Gerrard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gerrard is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Gerrard dominated that round.
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.

LaBeouf avoids the body shot from Gerrard.
Gerrard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gerrard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
Gerrard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gerrard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gerrard throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
LaBeouf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gerrard misses the jab.
Gerrard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaBeouf misses with a left hand
and Gerrard counters with a left and a right that stings LaBeouf.
Gerrard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
LaBeouf throws out a leg kick but Gerrard moves out of range and LaBeouf only half commits.
Gerrard connects with a right hand. LaBeouf shakes it off.
Mick Gerrard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gerrard at a distance.
LaBeouf stuns Gerrard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gerrard throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gerrard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerrard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gerrard throws a right hand that LaBeouf ducks under and follows up with a left that LaBeouf also avoids with ease.
Gerrard tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBeouf. Gerrard does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaBeouf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the strikes.
Gerrard misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gerrard.
LaBeouf lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gerrard tries to land a front kick but LaBeouf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LaBeouf moves into range and connects with a jab.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerrard misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBeouf is looking to wear down Gerrard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gerrard looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
Gerrard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gerrard lands with a kick to the temple. LaBeouf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick by LaBeouf misses

and Gerrard counters by clinching up.
Gerrard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaBeouf blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gerrard throws an elbow but misses.
LaBeouf tries for a takedown. No joy.
LaBeouf blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gerrard fails to land.
LaBeouf has Gerrard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gerrard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LaBeouf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gerrard struggles to land a body shot inside as LaBeouf controls his hands.
LaBeouf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gerrard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaBeouf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf tries for a takedown but Gerrard manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Gerrard fails to land.
Gerrard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gerrard lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gerrard.
Gerrard stalling in the clinch but LaBeouf improves position.
LaBeouf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gerrard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
LaBeouf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gerrard pushes off an throws an elbow but LaBeouf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
LaBeouf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gerrard is defending well.
LaBeouf is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gerrard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gerrard is struggling to control the position.
Gerrard is trying to stall.
LaBeouf is trying to break the clinch but Gerrard is controlling him.
LaBeouf being controlled against the cage.
LaBeouf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gerrard after a bit of a struggle.
Gerrard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gerrard misses with a punch on the inside.
Gerrard gets underhooks to prevent LaBeouf's takedown attempt.
Gerrard looking to slow down the pace here.
Gerrard swings wildly with an uppercut but LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mick Gerrard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gerrard lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Gerrard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

LaBeouf takes a swing at Gerrard's ribcage but misses.
LaBeouf throws a hook but Gerrard avoids it easily.
Gerrard is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gerrard misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and LaBeouf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mick Gerrard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerrard is just out of range.
Gerrard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gerrard just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerrard throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
Gerrard throws a wild body kick that LaBeouf sees coming a mile off.
LaBeouf is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for LaBeouf.
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerrard tries to bum rush LaBeouf with a series of wild strikes but LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Gerrard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerrard doesn't manage to clinch there - LaBeouf circles away.
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gerrard defends it nicely.
Gerrard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gerrard.
LaBeouf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gerrard.

LaBeouf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gerrard to the ground. LaBeouf is now in Gerrard's guard.
Gerrard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LaBeouf's guard.

LaBeouf keeping full guard, as Gerrard tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerrard trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LaBeouf has his foot on Gerrard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerrard works his way back into a safe position though.

LaBeouf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerrard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerrard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gerrard trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.

LaBeouf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gerrard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Gerrard from controlling successfully.
Gerrard wants to pass the guard but LaBeouf is keeping the position.
LaBeouf is trying to control the position but Gerrard postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

LaBeouf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
LaBeouf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gerrard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gerrard is looking to improve his position.
LaBeouf controlling the action here.
Gerrard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mick Gerrard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaBeouf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gerrard looking for a sweep. Not yet Gerrard, not yet.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerrard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
LaBeouf won't allow Gerrard to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerrard has LaBeouf pulled in close to control his posture.
LaBeouf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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 Shia LaBeouf.
I think Gerrard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Gerrard!
After the fight, Mick Gerrard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.