PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Maccarone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Super Baked. Charlie Maccarone has the eye of the tiger tonight.

LaBeouf
vs
Maccarone

178 cm
21
176 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

220 cm
29
187 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Maccarone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maccarone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

LaBeouf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maccarone to the ground. LaBeouf is now in Maccarone's guard.
Maccarone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaBeouf controls the pace.
Maccarone keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maccarone holds on and takes a little breather.
LaBeouf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maccarone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

LaBeouf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LaBeouf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Maccarone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LaBeouf defends it easily.
LaBeouf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maccarone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maccarone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LaBeouf throwing strikes but missing.
LaBeouf looking to pass the guard.
Maccarone is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf sitting in guard here, content to control.
LaBeouf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Maccarone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaBeouf pushing down on Maccarone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LaBeouf is trying to control the action in half guard but Maccarone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LaBeouf is really struggling to control Maccarone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maccarone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaBeouf.

Maccarone is defending against the submission attempts here by LaBeouf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf controlling the action here.
Maccarone wants to control but LaBeouf is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Maccarone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maccarone tries to roll over but LaBeouf keeps him under control.
LaBeouf slips a nice elbow through Maccarone's hands, connecting with Maccarone's forehead.
LaBeouf thows a huge punch but Maccarone dodges it nicely.
LaBeouf is nestled in close to Maccarone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf wants to pass the guard but Maccarone is defending well.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Maccarone is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maccarone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maccarone keeping full guard, as LaBeouf tries to pass.
LaBeouf stands and throws Maccarone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
LaBeouf working away.
Maccarone taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maccarone tries to bench press LaBeouf off him but LaBeouf keeps the position.

LaBeouf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

LaBeouf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maccarone has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shia LaBeouf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maccarone circles away quickly and effectively.
Maccarone throws a hook but LaBeouf avoids it easily.

LaBeouf feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaBeouf advances position into side control!
Maccarone parries the strikes from LaBeouf easily there. LaBeouf is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maccarone to escape.
You can see the frustration on Maccarone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maccarone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maccarone is staying active underneath LaBeouf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maccarone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaBeouf is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LaBeouf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maccarone defends it well.

LaBeouf seems to be looking for submissions.
Maccarone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LaBeouf controlling the action here.
LaBeouf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LaBeouf is looking to pass Maccarone's guard but actually Maccarone recovers to full guard.
LaBeouf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maccarone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maccarone has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. LaBeouf is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maccarone.
LaBeouf wants to control but Maccarone is keeping him busy.
Maccarone prevents LaBeouf from improving position.
Maccarone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maccarone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Maccarone is looking for a sweep.
LaBeouf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maccarone keeps working.
LaBeouf controls the position from side control.
Maccarone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LaBeouf controlling from side mount.
Maccarone is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone manages to work his way to half guard, despite LaBeouf's best efforts.
Maccarone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaBeouf.

LaBeouf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

LaBeouf seems to be working for a kimura but Maccarone defends the submission attempt.
Maccarone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaBeouf is working away from the top position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf trying to control the pace.
Maccarone is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shia LaBeouf dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Maccarone tried to score with a low kick but LaBeouf checks it.
Maccarone throws a wild body kick that LaBeouf sees coming a mile off.
Maccarone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maccarone throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.

LaBeouf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maccarone tries to roll over but LaBeouf keeps him under control.
Maccarone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LaBeouf trying to control but Maccarone is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maccarone wants to get back to his feet but LaBeouf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Maccarone working for a triangle but LaBeouf defends it easily.

Maccarone 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 wants to control from the top but Maccarone keeps moving.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maccarone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Maccarone misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
LaBeouf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maccarone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
LaBeouf wants to control but Maccarone postures up.
LaBeouf tries to bench press Maccarone off him but Maccarone keeps the position.
LaBeouf keeps Maccarone under control for a moment.
Maccarone working away.
LaBeouf regains half guard.
Charlie Maccarone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LaBeouf wants to control but Maccarone is keeping busy.
LaBeouf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maccarone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maccarone wanted to stand there but LaBeouf had control of the position.
LaBeouf controls Maccarone momentarily but Maccarone frees himself.
LaBeouf pulls Maccarone in to control the position.

LaBeouf pushes Maccarone off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf throws a shot from downtown. Maccarone moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LaBeouf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaBeouf lands in his opponent's guard.

LaBeouf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maccarone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LaBeouf has managed to get both his arms back between Maccarone's legs - danger averted.
Maccarone is looking to stand up but LaBeouf isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaBeouf throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LaBeouf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
A relieved looking Shia LaBeouf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.