PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf has chosen Super Baked as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Belanger
vs
LaBeouf

179 cm
26
142 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

178 cm
20
156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf doesn't manage to clinch there - Belanger circles away.
LaBeouf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belanger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belanger.
Belanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LaBeouf misses with a wild body shot.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belanger but Belanger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body punch from Belanger.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belanger swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaBeouf tries to clinch up
and LaBeouf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Belanger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBeouf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaBeouf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belanger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaBeouf somewhat.
LaBeouf shoots in but Belanger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruno Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruno Belanger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger throws an overhand right that lands on LaBeouf's shoulder, as LaBeouf tries to avoid the shot.
Belanger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaBeouf on the side of the head.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that Belanger avoids nicely.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belanger misses with an uppercut.
Belanger cracks LaBeouf with a right hand to the side of the head.
LaBeouf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belanger's waist but Belanger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaBeouf off to one side.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger misses with a left hand
and Belanger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Belanger.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belanger.
Belanger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belanger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaBeouf lands a jab.
A head kick misses from LaBeouf.
A jab from Belanger misses.
LaBeouf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belanger is fending him off so far but LaBeouf persists. Nope, Belanger circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with the combination.
LaBeouf with a poor takedown
and Belanger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belanger missing with a left hand there. LaBeouf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaBeouf staying out of range there.

LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than LaBeouf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belanger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Belanger is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf won't let Belanger get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

LaBeouf working for a guillotine from mount but Belanger is in no mood to give up.
Belanger is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab from Belanger does it's job there.
Belanger throws an overhand right that lands on LaBeouf's shoulder, as LaBeouf tries to avoid the shot.
LaBeouf tries to clinch but Belanger moves out of range.

LaBeouf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaBeouf lands in his opponent's guard.
LaBeouf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
LaBeouf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belanger's guard.
LaBeouf throwing shots but Belanger is blocking nicely.
Belanger is looking to improve his position.

Belanger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belanger defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a takedown but Belanger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing LaBeouf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belanger cracks LaBeouf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belanger misses with a right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a straight right hand.
LaBeouf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Belanger throws a shot from downtown. LaBeouf moves away and avoids it.
LaBeouf shoots and misses
and Belanger counters with a straight right hand.
Bruno Belanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Belanger connects with a good right hand that stumbles LaBeouf. LaBeouf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf scores with a jab.
Belanger throws a looping overhand right but LaBeouf ducks down to avoid it.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belanger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belanger loads up on a big right hand but LaBeouf slips the punch.
Belanger misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Belanger. No joy for LaBeouf on that attempt.
Bruno Belanger is winning the standup battle so far.
Belanger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belanger rather than just go for the knockout.
Belanger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger thows a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belanger.

LaBeouf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belanger quickly recovers to half guard.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Belanger is working from the bottom.

LaBeouf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Belanger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LaBeouf.
Belanger wants to improve his position but LaBeouf is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Belanger is wriggling around trying to escape.
You get the feeling that Belanger really doesn't like being in this position too much.

LaBeouf has control of Belanger's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Belanger regains control of the situation pretty easily.
LaBeouf wants to control the pace but Belanger is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

LaBeouf with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Belanger is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shia LaBeouf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

LaBeouf looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Belanger swings away with a body shot that misses

and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belanger won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belanger is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, LaBeouf asserts his dominance and retains side control.

LaBeouf tries for a kimura but Belanger is defending well.
LaBeouf works to advance to full mount. Belanger defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
LaBeouf prevents Belanger from getting the reversal.
LaBeouf punching from mount but Belanger doing a good job of avoiding damage.
LaBeouf blocks Belanger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LaBeouf is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Belanger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Belanger is working to get back to half guard.

LaBeouf looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Belanger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belanger wants to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belanger is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger tries to reverse the position but LaBeouf maintains control.
LaBeouf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belanger is looking to escape.
Belanger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Belanger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Belanger gets back to half guard.

Belanger looking for submissions off his back.
LaBeouf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belanger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LaBeouf trying to pass the guard but Belanger defending well.

LaBeouf is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Belanger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaBeouf is keen to just control but Belanger is a slippery customer.
Belanger trying to hold on to LaBeouf's head to control him but LaBeouf postures up.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Belanger is working from the bottom.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger is trying to maintain the position but LaBeouf is very close to passing his half guard.
Belanger is trying to stand back up but LaBeouf is controlling him
LaBeouf is trying to control. Belanger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bruno Belanger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBeouf is pressing down on Belanger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belanger is holding on for now.
Belanger is not content to let LaBeouf control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaBeouf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaBeouf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.