CEFC 103 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Dawes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Doolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, why can't we be friends. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dawes
vs
Doolin

180 cm
26
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

V-Mask Clothing + 10% laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Dawes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Doolin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doolin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dawes defends well and Doolin ends up having to push Dawes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Doolin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawes as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Dawes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Dawes clinches.
Dawes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doolin avoids the elbow strike from Dawes, against the cage.
Doolin fails to pull guard.
Bryan Dawes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Doolin.
Doolin wants a takedown but no success here.
Doolin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Dawes.
Dawes lands a body shot.
Dawes scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawes cracks Doolin with a nice body shot.
Dawes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Dawes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dawes moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawes lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Dawes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doolin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dawes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Doolin looks winded!
Doolin blocks an elbow strike from Dawes.
Doolin fails to pull guard.
Dawes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawes.
Dawes lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dawes.

Doolin is rocked!
Dawes digs a right hand into Doolin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doolin's gas tank.
Doolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawes finish him?
Dawes pushes Doolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dawes lands an elbow that stopped Doolin in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Jonny Doolin has been cut.

Dawes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawes moves in close and cracks Doolin with a massive right hand! Doolin, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Dawes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryan Dawes!
A relieved looking Bryan Dawes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jonny Doolin was interviewed post fight and said 'I have nothing to be ashamed of I gave it my all, I'm a better fighter after this. Im always growing always evolving!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Serget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Johnstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serget comes to the cage accompanied by Friends in lower places. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Serget
vs
Johnstown

191 cm
30
275 lbs
22 - 9 - 1

190 cm
23
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Serget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Johnstown!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serget tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnstown defends well and Serget ends up having to push Johnstown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnstown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serget slips under a jab.
Johnstown scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnstown throws a leg kick but Serget checks it.
A low kick from Johnstown misses

and Serget counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnstown won't be happy with that.
Serget gets to mount! Johnstown was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Johnstown tries to lock up and control but Serget gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Serget takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnstown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Serget landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnstown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown tries to lock up and control but Serget gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Serget sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Serget trying to control but Johnstown is having none of it.
Serget content just to control the position here.
Serget fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnstown wants to control but Serget is having none of it.
Johnstown is looking to improve his position but Serget isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnstown throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serget looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Serget cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnstown tries to reverse the position but Serget maintains control.
Serget controlling the pace for now.
Serget has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnstown is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Serget lands a big shot there that rocks Johnstown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnstown squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Johnstown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnstown is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnstown is wriggling around trying to escape.
You get the feeling that Johnstown really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown working to try and regain half guard.
Serget lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Serget controlling his opponent.
Johnstown is desperately trying to improve his position but Serget has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnstown bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johnstown throws an elbow that misses. Serget uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnstown's guard. Nice move by Serget!

Johnstown wants to sweep but no luck.
Serget sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnstown wants to improve his position but instead Serget has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serget seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnstown is looking for a sweep. Serget is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnstown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Serget. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnstown is trying is best to control the position here.
Johnstown is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Serget is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Serget 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.

Johnstown throws a wild body kick that Serget sees coming a mile off.
Johnstown misses with a head kick.
Johnstown wants to clinch.
Serget blocks a head kick by Johnstown.
A head kick misses from Johnstown.
Johnstown wants to land a leg kick but Serget is out of range.
Serget is looking to clinch but Johnstown is avoiding it.
Johnstown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnstown tries to clinch up but Serget circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick from Johnstown misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnstown misses the target.
Serget changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Serget moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnstown.
Johnstown throws a sloppy head kick and Serget moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serget is able to avoid easily.
Mack Johnstown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Serget circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnstown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnstown throws a leg kick

and Serget counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnstown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnstown is in trouble now - Serget has advanced to mount!
Serget controlling from the full mount.
Johnstown tries to hold on but Serget pushes him away.
Serget lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Serget controlling from mount.
Johnstown tries to lock up and control but Serget gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnstown is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serget is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Serget landing strikes from the mount and Johnstown is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnstown is trying to escape the mount.
Serget lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johnstown hang on?
Johnstown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Johnstown is rocked!
Johnstown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnstown tries to hold on but Serget pushes him away.
Johnstown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Serget avoids the attempt from Johnstown to control.
Serget controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serget is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Serget avoids the attempt from Johnstown to control.
Johnstown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bob Serget overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnstown wants to control but Serget is having none of it.
Johnstown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serget lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serget lands with some strikes.
Johnstown is still in real trouble! Can Serget finish him?
Johnstown tries to reverse the position but Serget maintains control.
Serget controlling his opponent.
Serget postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Johnstown badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Serget around the waist but Serget pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Serget is the winner by TKO! Serget jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Serget!
Bob Serget tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Split Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vito Corleone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rush
vs
Corleone

185 cm
20
175 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

173 cm
29
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Split Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rush.
Rush fails with the takedown.
Corleone throws out a counter right but Rush avoids it with no problem.
Corleone takes a swing at Rush's ribcage but misses.
Rush lands a jab to the head.

Corleone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Corleone is trying to control the position but Rush postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corleone looking to control.

Corleone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Corleone looking for a guillotine here but Rush defends easily.
Rush wants to pass the guard but Corleone is keeping the position.
Rush throws a big right hand that misses.

Rush is posturing up here but Corleone has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rush tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rush has to tap! Slick submission there by Corleone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Corleone!
After the fight, Vito Corleone 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chandler
vs
Desperado

190 cm
30
201 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

190 cm
43
192 lbs
24 - 30 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

PayDay Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Chris Chandler has been cut.
Chandler needs to keep his hands up - Desperado had a free shot at his head there.
Chandler lands a jab to the nose.
Chandler catches Desperado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Tito Desperado has been cut.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Desperado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Desperado avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a two punch combination.
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Desperado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Desperado throws a right hand that Chandler ducks under and follows up with a left that Chandler also avoids with ease.
Chandler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler scores with a body shot.
Chandler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Desperado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.

Desperado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Chandler as the two fighters clinch.

Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chandler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Chandler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chandler jabs Desperado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Desperado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Desperado ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.
Desperado tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Chandler misses the target.
Chandler is looking to wear down Desperado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Desperado has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Chandler.
Desperado slows down the pace here.
Desperado stalling.
Chandler avoiding damage as Desperado throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
Chandler is trying to break free.
Desperado misses with the head strike.
Desperado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Desperado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chandler or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado is trying to maintain a safe position but Chandler gets an underhook and turns Desperado into the cage.
Chandler tries to circle away but Desperado has him pinned against the cage.
Chandler wants to stall.
Chandler tries to break free but Desperado pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Desperado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Desperado takes a shot to the head.
Desperado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Chandler.
Chandler lands a left hand.

Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desperado wants to clinch
and Chandler counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado scores with a three punch combo!
Desperado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Desperado forces Chandler back against the cage and clinches.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Desperado has him pressed against the cage.

Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler lunges at Desperado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Desperado's hand.
Desperado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chandler lands a body shot.
Desperado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chandler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Desperado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Chandler gets tackled into the cage by Desperado. Desperado maintains the clinch.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Desperado has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler is working Desperado over against the cage.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Desperado avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Desperado.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Desperado throws a head punch that misses.
Chandler dodges an elbow strike from Desperado.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Desperado tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Desperado back against the cage.
Desperado tries to stall but Chandler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chandler working aggressively here.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Desperado putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chandler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Desperado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chandler is keeping busy.
Desperado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Chandler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chandler is trying to push Desperado away but Desperado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Desperado tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Desperado back against the cage.
Desperado takes a shot to the head.
Chandler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chandler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Chandler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Desperado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Desperado avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Desperado is looking for the big counter here.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Desperado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Desperado misses with a head kick.
Desperado tries to clinch up.
Chandler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Desperado misses with a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chandler.
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Desperado at a distance.
Desperado is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Tito Desperado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Desperado avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Desperado has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
Desperado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chandler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Chandler catches Desperado right on the button with a cross.
Desperado moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Desperado misses.

Desperado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tito Desperado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Desperado is trying to stall.
Chandler wants to break free but Desperado has control.
Desperado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Desperado has double underhooks.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Desperado is looking to control Chandler's arms but Chandler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Desperado has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado with a knee to the head.
Desperado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Desperado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Desperado has him pressed against the cage.
Desperado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but Desperado is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Desperado.
Desperado tries to stall but Chandler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Chandler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desperado tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler is looking to counter punch.
Chandler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desperado tries to clinch
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Desperado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Desperado drives through and clinches with Chandler against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Chandler scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Desperado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chandler is defending well for now.
Desperado prevents Chandler from breaking the clinch.
Desperado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Desperado trying to stall but Chandler improves his position.
Desperado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Desperado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler is looking to break free of the clinch but Desperado has double underhooks.
Desperado slows down the pace here.
Chandler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chandler wants to get back to striking at distance but Desperado won't allow it.
Chandler lands a body shot.
Chandler lands a left hand.
Chandler scores with a shot to the side of Desperado's head.
Nice body punch from Chandler - that landed with a thud.
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Desperado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chandler is defending well for now.
Chandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Desperado can do to turn this around?
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Desperado fails to land.
Desperado misses with some punches.
Chandler tries to break the clinch but Desperado is controlling the position.

Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Chandler with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Desperado does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Chandler backs off Desperado throws a huge counter combo but Chandler manages to avoid it all.
Desperado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Chandler dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

Desperado misses with a double jab
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Desperado staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Chandler.
Desperado wants to clinch but Chandler slips to the side
and Chandler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chandler connects with a jab.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Desperado moves away.
Desperado unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Desperado wants to clinch
and Chandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Chandler.

Desperado is rocked!
Desperado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Chandler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Desperado is still on wobbly legs! Can Chandler finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Desperado drops his hands for a split second and Chandler immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Desperado face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Chandler follows up with a right hand that knocks Desperado into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Chandler!
A relieved looking Chris Chandler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade comes to the cage accompanied by Eyes of a Ranger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McQuade
vs
Edilhson

178 cm
27
165 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

175 cm
31
168 lbs
19 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Abraham\'s Laundry Services

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 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edilhson throws a head kick but McQuade moves out of range.
McQuade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from McQuade misses.
Edilhson moves in looking to clinch but McQuade pushes him off.
Edmundo Edilhson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edilhson takes a swing at McQuade's ribcage but misses.
McQuade motions for Edilhson to come forward. McQuade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McQuade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McQuade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edilhson circles away quickly and effectively.
McQuade misses with a low kick.

Edilhson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade has a couple of punches blocked by Edilhson.
Edilhson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McQuade.
McQuade lands an elbow just above Edilhson 's eye.
Edilhson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Edilhson avoiding damage.
Edilhson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade tries to land knees in the clinch but Edilhson avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, McQuade scores with a nice short uppercut.
McQuade lands a nice elbow.
McQuade is trying to maintain a safe position but Edilhson gets an underhook and turns McQuade into the cage.
Edilhson tries to score a body lock takedown but McQuade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Edilhson avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuade.
Edilhson throws an elbow but it misses.
Edilhson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McQuade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Edilhson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McQuade lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McQuade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edilhson.
Edilhson controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from McQuade.

Edilhson pulls guard.
McQuade wanted to stand there but Edilhson had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Edilhson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McQuade defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuade wants to get up but he can't break Edilhson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McQuade stopping the sweep attempt from Edilhson.
Edilhson is still trying to improve position.
McQuade wanted to stand there but Edilhson had control of the position.
McQuade forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McQuade escapes and gets back to his feet.
Edilhson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McQuade throws a powerful right kick. Edilhson tried to block low but the kick was high! Edilhson was taken right off of his feet! McQuade jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Edmundo Edilhson had this to say: 'Great fight "The Lone Wolf" Booker McQuade I managed to get you in an armbar the first fight but you won fair and square this time I will be back to get my title tho!'.

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. LaBeouf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Riptide. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Van Kirkland
vs
LaBeouf

180 cm
32
164 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

178 cm
32
165 lbs
17 - 14 - 4

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland tries a low kick but LaBeouf avoids it.
Van Kirkland is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Van Kirkland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow LaBeouf down.
LaBeouf jabs at Van Kirkland's body.
Van Kirkland scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Kirkland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaBeouf on the side of the head.
Van Kirkland moves forwards but LaBeouf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Van Kirkland gets caught napping as LaBeouf dives in and scores a takedown. Van Kirkland manages to retain guard.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Van Kirkland keeps moving.
LaBeouf is in close to Van Kirkland's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Kirkland is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Kirkland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

LaBeouf is looking for a triangle but Van Kirkland pushes his legs off easily.
LaBeouf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

LaBeouf working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Van Kirkland has passed into half guard!

LaBeouf actively working from the bottom here.
Van Kirkland wants to pass to mount but LaBeouf is defending the position.
Van Kirkland is working hard here to advance position.
LaBeouf is trying to stand up here but Van Kirkland is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf trying to get back to full guard but Van Kirkland takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
LaBeouf wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
LaBeouf manages to reverse the position and now he's in Van Kirkland's guard. Nice work there by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf throwing strikes but missing.
LaBeouf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Kirkland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LaBeouf.

LaBeouf stands and steps away. Van Kirkland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A low kick from Van Kirkland misses

and LaBeouf counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LaBeouf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van Kirkland tries to improve position but can't.

LaBeouf decides to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf staying out of range there.
LaBeouf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
LaBeouf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Kirkland slaps away a takedown attempt from LaBeouf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Kirkland falls off balance throwing a combination
letting LaBeouf counter with a right hand.
LaBeouf takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf misses with a double jab.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but it's checked well by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LaBeouf clobbers Van Kirkland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LaBeouf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaBeouf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Kirkland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Kirkland throws a lazy uppercut
and LaBeouf counters with a left to the body.
Van Kirkland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Kirkland throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Kirkland. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaBeouf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LaBeouf duly obliges.
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!
Van Kirkland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised LaBeouf's leg. LaBeouf is trying to keep his angry face on.
LaBeouf scores with a hook.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBeouf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
LaBeouf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
LaBeouf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Kirkland takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
LaBeouf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Kirkland walks into a jab.
Van Kirkland lands a body shot.
Van Kirkland throws a right and a left that LaBeouf avoids nicely.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from LaBeouf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as LaBeouf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut
and Van Kirkland counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Kirkland tries to land a leg kick but LaBeouf saw it coming and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf connects with the punch.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Kirkland with a jab.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but Van Kirkland shows good takedown defense.
Van Kirkland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LaBeouf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Kirkland scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland thows a leg kick but LaBeouf checks it
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Kirkland is looking to wear down LaBeouf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a wild body kick that LaBeouf sees coming a mile off.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Kirkland thows a leg kick but LaBeouf checks it
and LaBeouf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaBeouf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick by LaBeouf misses
enabling Van Kirkland to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Kirkland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LaBeouf at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow LaBeouf down.
Van Kirkland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LaBeouf takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Van Kirkland misses
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Kirkland throws a looping overhand right but LaBeouf ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from LaBeouf.
A slow jab from LaBeouf misses its intended target.
LaBeouf lands a nice looking body shot.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland motions for LaBeouf to come forward. Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Kirkland defends it well.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Van Kirkland tries to sprawl but LaBeouf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Kirkland is trying to stand.
LaBeouf is looking to advance position but Van Kirkland won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf is thwarting Van Kirkland's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Van Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland pivots, looking for a leg kick but LaBeouf is out of range and Van Kirkland settles back down.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
LaBeouf slips a jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaBeoufs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LaBeouf cracks Van Kirkland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Kirkland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LaBeouf is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaBeouf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kirkland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Kirkland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Kirkland lands with a good body shot.
A head kick by Van Kirkland misses

and LaBeouf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LaBeouf content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Kirkland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Kirkland looking to control.
LaBeouf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LaBeouf postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
LaBeouf passes Van Kirkland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van Kirkland is looking for a sweep. LaBeouf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LaBeouf is looking for a kimura here.

LaBeouf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van Kirkland is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LaBeouf is keen to just control but Van Kirkland is a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Van Kirkland misses with a body kick.
LaBeouf avoids the body shot from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a left hand
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaBeouf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Kirkland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LaBeouf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Kirkland avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Shia LaBeouf just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A jab from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Van Kirkland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Kirkland moves out of range as LaBeouf strikes.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
LaBeouf cracks Van Kirkland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as LaBeouf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Kirkland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kirkland avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
LaBeouf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but LaBeouf moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf moves out of range as Van Kirkland throws a body kick.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland lands with a kick to the temple. LaBeouf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but LaBeouf sees it coming and moves out of range.
LaBeouf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Kirkland throws the kick towards the body but LaBeouf avoids it.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
Van Kirkland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Kirkland throws a series of punches but LaBeouf avoids them all with ease.
LaBeouf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Kirkland pinned against the cage. Van Kirkland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kirkland was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Kirkland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Kirkland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kirkland throws a solid leg kick but LaBeouf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaBeouf.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaBeouf is defended easily by Van Kirkland.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Kirkland, right into the meat.
Van Kirkland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Van Kirkland avoids them all with ease.
LaBeouf misses with a few strikes there.
Van Kirkland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick which misses LaBeouf's front leg but catches the back leg as LaBeouf tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands a really nice looking cross but LaBeouf seems unphased.
LaBeouf blocks a low kick nicely.
LaBeouf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Kirkland 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.
Van Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but LaBeouf checks it.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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.
Van Kirkland cracks LaBeouf with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LaBeouf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Kirkland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaBeouf tries to land a body kick
and Van Kirkland counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Van Kirkland had his way with Shia LaBeouf in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland swinging wildly here.
Van Kirkland swings away with a body shot that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a left and a right that stings Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LaBeouf tries to land a front kick but Van Kirkland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from LaBeouf lands.
A bone on bone clash there as LaBeouf blocks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but LaBeouf checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
LaBeouf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LaBeouf misses the shot to the body.
LaBeouf takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from LaBeouf misses its intended target.
Van Kirkland swings widly with a right hand

and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Van Kirkland is defending against the submission attempts here by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Van Kirkland moves into full guard.
Van Kirkland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland wants to sweep here but LaBeouf controlling him for the moment.

LaBeouf postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Kirkland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of LaBeouf, into his guard.

Van Kirkland wants to stand but LaBeouf is controlling his posture from full guard.
LaBeouf looking for a sweep. Not yet LaBeouf, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaBeouf is keeping the position for now.
LaBeouf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

LaBeouf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Kirkland is aware though and is defending well.
LaBeouf is looking to sweep but instead, Van Kirkland has passed into half guard.

LaBeouf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Kirkland pulls his head out easily.
Shia LaBeouf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Kirkland trying to control from half guard but LaBeouf is working away.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LaBeouf gets back to full guard.
Van Kirkland trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

LaBeouf has his foot on Van Kirkland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Kirkland works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Kirkland looking to pass the guard.

LaBeouf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LaBeouf 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf is the new lightweight champion!