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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenart Holmberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Misanthrope. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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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
7 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lenart Holmberg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmberg misses with a few strikes there.
Holmberg misses with a double jab
and LaBeouf counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Holmberg's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
LaBeouf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmberg has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes LaBeouf off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
LaBeouf scores with a takedown into Holmberg's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf won't allow Holmberg to get back to his feet.
Holmberg 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.
LaBeouf 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.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LaBeouf.
Holmberg wants to stand and escape but LaBeouf is having none of it.
LaBeouf controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holmberg keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
LaBeouf passes Holmberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holmberg is trying to stand.
LaBeouf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LaBeouf moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Holmberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a strike aimed at the side of Holmberg's head but Holmberg avoids it well.
LaBeouf working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
LaBeouf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LaBeouf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holmberg is not content to let LaBeouf control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Holmberg is not content to let LaBeouf control the position.
LaBeouf swings around for an armbar but Holmberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into LaBeouf's guard.
LaBeouf wants to improve his position but instead Holmberg has moved into half guard.
Holmberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nice sprawl there from LaBeouf as Holmberg shoots in.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the body kick from Holmberg.
LaBeouf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmberg can pounce on him.
Holmberg misses the shot to the body.
Holmberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmberg sizes up LaBeouf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LaBeouf closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Holmberg's guard.
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!
Holmberg pushes LaBeouf off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that 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.
LaBeouf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmberg manages to avoid it.
Holmberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
Holmberg tries for a takedown but LaBeouf circles away easily
and LaBeouf counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Holmberg!
LaBeouf breaks from Holmberg's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by LaBeouf.
Holmberg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
LaBeouf goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Holmberg is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmberg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lenart Holmberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmberg shoots in but LaBeouf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmberg throws a chopping leg kick but LaBeouf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holmberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LaBeouf is out of range.
Holmberg looks to land a combination but LaBeouf avoids it well.
Holmberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from LaBeouf enables Holmberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. LaBeouf manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Holmberg trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.
Holmberg wants to stand but LaBeouf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
LaBeouf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf stalling away here and it's allowed Holmberg to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
LaBeouf throwing strikes but missing.
LaBeouf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
LaBeouf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LaBeouf is controlling him.
LaBeouf trying to control but Holmberg is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LaBeouf pushing down on Holmberg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
LaBeouf frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holmberg is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
LaBeouf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
LaBeouf has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Holmberg's face.
Holmberg is trying to stand but he's just given LaBeouf his back.
LaBeouf throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Holmberg!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf tightening his grip on Holmberg, looking for the choke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmberg is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
LaBeouf throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Holmberg!
Holmberg fending off the submission attempt from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Holmberg is defending well though. LaBeouf let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that second round.
That's time! LaBeouf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Holmberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holmberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holmberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holmberg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LaBeouf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
LaBeouf lands a glancing blow to the side of Holmberg's head.
Holmberg misses with a leg kick.
Holmberg throws a leg kick
and LaBeouf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holmberg misses with a combination
and LaBeouf counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmberg thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws out a loose jab but Holmberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmberg throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
Holmberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holmberg misses with a body kick.
LaBeouf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holmberg thows a body shot but no joy.
Holmberg shoots in looking for a takedown but LaBeouf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holmberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holmberg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Holmberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holmberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
Holmberg throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
Holmberg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holmberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LaBeouf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LaBeouf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmberg's waist but Holmberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaBeouf off to one side.
No joy there for Holmberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but Holmberg shows good takedown defense.
Lenart Holmberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmberg walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from LaBeouf.
Holmberg throws a right and a left that LaBeouf avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmberg scores with a three punch combo!
LaBeouf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaBeouf counters with a two punch combo.
Holmberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmberg shoots in for a takedown but LaBeouf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LaBeouf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holmberg back to the cage. LaBeouf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
LaBeouf tries to bum rush Holmberg with a series of wild strikes but Holmberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaBeouf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holmberg tried to score with a low kick but LaBeouf checks it.
Holmberg throws a solid leg kick but LaBeouf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holmberg.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf works the jab nicely.
LaBeouf dips to his left and cracks Holmberg with an uppercut!
Lenart Holmberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as LaBeouf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holmberg misses with a kick to the body
and LaBeouf counters with a straight right hand.
Holmberg throws a body kick that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a shoot takedown. Holmberg fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaBeouf is working Holmberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
LaBeouf wants to pass the guard but Holmberg is keeping the position.
Holmberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LaBeouf.
Holmberg throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
LaBeouf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmberg keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
LaBeouf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LaBeouf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
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.
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RATING
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