PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Riptide. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LaBeouf
vs
Machado

178 cm
35
165 lbs
22 - 19 - 4

175 cm
29
164 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 22 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LaBeouf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
LaBeouf looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
LaBeouf throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf misses with a head kick.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LaBeouf with a body shot.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaBeouf.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Machado tenderised LaBeouf's leg. LaBeouf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaBeouf circles away quickly and effectively.
LaBeouf is looking to counter punch.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf misses with a takedown
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LaBeouf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LaBeouf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Machado looks to move away, LaBeouf throws a big counter combo bu Machado just gets out of the way.
LaBeouf darts in looking for a takedown but Machado gets double underhooks and turns LaBeouf into the cage.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from LaBeouf.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf connects with a right hand. Machado shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
LaBeouf looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
LaBeouf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from LaBeouf is predictable there
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf fakes the leg kick and cracks Machado in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaBeouf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Machado is looking to chop away at LaBeouf's legs.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado misses with a low kick as LaBeouf jumps back.
LaBeouf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
LaBeouf lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado takes a swing at LaBeouf's ribcage but misses.
LaBeouf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machado.
LaBeouf misses with a hook
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
LaBeouf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
LaBeouf tries to bum rush Machado with a series of wild strikes but Machado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy head kick
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on LaBeouf's shoulder, as LaBeouf tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machado.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaBeouf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
LaBeouf throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaBeouf misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaBeouf slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
LaBeouf misses with a double jab
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A shot to the body from LaBeouf misses
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manny Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
LaBeouf drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot.
Machado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for LaBeouf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked

and LaBeouf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machado's guard.
LaBeouf is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaBeouf manages to get himself to full guard.

LaBeouf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machado controls the pace.
LaBeouf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.

LaBeouf has his foot on Machado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machado 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. Machado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but LaBeouf is tightening it up a little... Machado has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Machado reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Machado taps out! Nice BJJ there by LaBeouf!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.