PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LaBeouf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Riptide. Belfort has chosen The Love of Money by The O'Jays as his entrance music. Shia LaBeouf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LaBeouf
vs
Belfort

178 cm
37
165 lbs
26 - 21 - 4

168 cm
30
160 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

Spartan Nutrition
Conviction

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 26 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Belfort !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Belfort is predictable there
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
Belfort connects with an inside leg kick.
LaBeouf connects with a high kick.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the leg kick from Belfort .
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. LaBeouf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belfort misses with a low kick as LaBeouf jumps back.
Belfort thuds his shin into the meat of LaBeouf's side.
LaBeouf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaBeouf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf has a takedown stuffed.
Belfort on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by Belfort misses
and LaBeouf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Belfort has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a body shot but no joy.
Belfort takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice combination there by LaBeouf.
Belfort throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
Belfort misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Belfort is predictable there
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaBeouf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belfort 's waist but Belfort gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaBeouf off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaBeouf blocks a low kick nicely.
Belfort is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Belfort tries to counter it with a takedown but LaBeouf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belfort scores with a punch to the head.
LaBeouf thuds his right hand into Belfort 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
Belfort connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LaBeouf misses with a few strikes there.
Belfort walks forward, straight into a front kick from LaBeouf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a hook to the side of LaBeouf's head but LaBeouf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaBeouf tries to counter with a takedown but Belfort is quick to defend against it.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LaBeouf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belfort ! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Belfort .
It looked like LaBeouf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
LaBeouf lands a right hook to the body.
Belfort looks to throw the jab but LaBeouf is out of range.
LaBeouf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaBeouf looks to land a right hand but Belfort moved out of range.
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
LaBeouf is looking for a counter combo.
Belfort connects with the punch.
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belfort works the jab nicely.
LaBeouf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Belfort closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaBeouf circles away.

LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than LaBeouf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LaBeouf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belfort , who protects the arm well.
Belfort is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on LaBeouf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
LaBeouf lands with a punch from half guard.
Belfort wants to improve his position but LaBeouf is controlling well.
Ground and pound from LaBeouf.
Belfort tries to roll over but LaBeouf keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belfort tries to get to full guard but LaBeouf has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belfort slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Belfort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaBeouf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belfort wants to sweep here but LaBeouf controlling him for the moment.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shia LaBeouf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
Nice jab there from Belfort .
Belfort uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LaBeouf has time to react.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belfort throws out the jab.
LaBeouf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Belfort takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LaBeouf looks for the body kick but Belfort saw that one coming.
Belfort goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort .
LaBeouf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belfort throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBeouf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaBeouf scores with a body shot.
LaBeouf throws a good cross that connects.
LaBeouf throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaBeouf swings widly with a right hand
and Belfort counters with a body kick.
Belfort scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
Belfort walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Belfort throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Belfort takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belfort scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belfort tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Belfort moves out of range.
LaBeouf slips a jab from Belfort .
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belfort fails to land the takedown.
LaBeouf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Belfort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaBeouf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf scores with a hook to the body. Belfort takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf blocks a head kick by Belfort .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with a looping left.
LaBeouf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belfort .
Belfort throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBeouf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belfort throws a leg kick but LaBeouf sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Belfort moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belfort throws a leg kick that is checked
and LaBeouf counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belfort gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LaBeouf throws the kick towards the body but Belfort avoids it.
Belfort scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LaBeouf moves away from the strike by Belfort .
Belfort takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belfort ducks under a wild hook from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Belfort tenderised LaBeouf's leg. LaBeouf is trying to keep his angry face on.
LaBeouf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belfort with the counter takedown but LaBeouf avoids it easily.
Belfort avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LaBeouf missing with a left hand there. Belfort was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Belfort misses with a head kick.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaBeouf but LaBeouf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belfort throws a leg kick

and LaBeouf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Belfort 's guard.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
LaBeouf lands a couple of elbows.

Belfort isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. LaBeouf stacks Belfort on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by LaBeouf!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf lands a decent elbow from side control.
LaBeouf scoring with punches and elbows.
Belfort taking punishment in the form of punches.

Belfort is rocked!
LaBeouf scoring with punches from side control.
Belfort is still in real trouble! Can LaBeouf finish him?
LaBeouf working the head and body with strikes.
A big shot lands for LaBeouf! That's hurt Belfort ! Will he recover? LaBeouf fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shia LaBeouf!
A determined Shia LaBeouf didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!