PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf has chosen Kyoto as his entrance music. Shia LaBeouf has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mifsud
vs
LaBeouf

170 cm
34
145 lbs
27 - 13 - 0

178 cm
27
171 lbs
11 - 7 - 4

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Mifsud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifsud lands a nice looking kick to the body. LaBeouf takes a step back to recover.
Mifsud avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
Mifsud avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mifsud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mifsud jabs at LaBeouf's body.
Mifsud throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mifsud lands a jab to LaBeouf's midsection.

LaBeouf tries to keep at a distance but Mifsud has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!

Mifsud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mifsud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Shia LaBeouf has been cut.
LaBeouf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mifsud is fending him off so far but LaBeouf persists. Nope, Mifsud circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mifsud tries to bum rush LaBeouf with a series of wild strikes but LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaBeouf throws out a loose jab but Mifsud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mifsud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LaBeouf slips under a jab from Mifsud.
LaBeouf scores with a nice head shot.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mifsud lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as LaBeouf backs up against the cage.
LaBeouf misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mifsud to counter with a crisp jab.
Mifsud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mifsud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mifsud wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mifsud scores with a jab to the jaw.
Michael Mifsud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaBeouf moves out of range as Mifsud strikes.
LaBeouf ducks right into an uppercut from Mifsud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Mifsud moves out of range.
LaBeouf throws a looping overhand right but Mifsud ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
Michael Mifsud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Mifsud throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mifsud scores with a jab to the body.
Mifsud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mifsud scores with a kick to the body.
LaBeouf is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mifsud is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for LaBeouf.
Mifsud throws a nice looking combination but LaBeouf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mifsud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mifsud. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaBeouf shoots and misses
and Mifsud counters with a good low kick that LaBeouf was not able to check.
LaBeouf looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mifsud. That's going to slow LaBeouf down.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaBeouf throws the left hand but Mifsud avoids the punch easily.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LaBeouf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mifsud.
A telegraphed right hand from Mifsud misses the target.
LaBeouf slips under a jab from Mifsud.
Mifsud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaBeouf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaBeouf lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
LaBeouf circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mifsud.
Mifsud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mifsud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBeouf. Mifsud does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaBeouf throws a leg kick
and Mifsud counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Mifsud there.
Mifsud thuds his right hand into LaBeouf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mifsud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaBeouf doesn't seem bothered though.
Michael Mifsud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LaBeouf misses with a two punch combination.
Mifsud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mifsud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
Mifsud lands a nice shot to the body.
Mifsud misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Mifsud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mifsud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LaBeouf momentarily.
LaBeouf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LaBeouf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LaBeouf misses with a looping left.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mifsud here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That kick from Mifsud tenderised LaBeouf's leg. LaBeouf is trying to keep his angry face on.
LaBeouf avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaBeouf misses the jab.
Mifsud throws a jab but it's blocked by LaBeouf.
Mifsud scores with a spinning back kick!
LaBeouf throws a right hand that Mifsud ducks under and follows up with a left that Mifsud also avoids with ease.
Mifsud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mifsud wants it to stay on the feet.
LaBeouf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mifsud can pounce on him.
LaBeouf is breathing heavily.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Mifsud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Mifsud.
LaBeouf throws a combination. Mifsud tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mifsud throws a right hand that LaBeouf ducks under and follows up with a left that LaBeouf also avoids with ease.
Mifsud throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Mifsud.
Mifsud throws a series of punches but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf throws a hook but Mifsud avoids it easily.

Mifsud moves into the clinch.
LaBeouf has had enough of the clinch but Mifsud keeps him there for the moment.
Mifsud pushes LaBeouf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

LaBeouf jumps guard and drags Mifsud to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mifsud trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.
Mifsud controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LaBeouf pushes Mifsud off and gets back to his feet.
Mifsud is looking to slow LaBeouf down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mifsud wants to clinch.
LaBeouf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Michael Mifsud is winning the standup battle so far.
LaBeouf cracks Mifsud with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from LaBeouf misses the target.
LaBeouf thows a body shot but no joy.
Mifsud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from LaBeouf misses.
Mifsud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaBeouf doesn't seem bothered though.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mifsud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaBeouf's head.
Mifsud feints and then cracks LaBeouf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaBeouf down.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf looks to land a left hand but Mifsud moved out of range nicely.
Mifsud pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces LaBeouf back to the cage. Mifsud follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mifsud scores with a nice right hand.
LaBeouf has his takedown stuffed
and Mifsud counters with a nice low kick that buckles LaBeouf's knee momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud takes a swing at LaBeouf's ribcage but misses.
Mifsud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mifsud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mifsud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaBeouf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mifsud tries to move into range but LaBeouf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

A big head kick from Mifsud and LaBeouf is sent sprawling to the canvas!

LaBeouf is rocked!

LaBeouf has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mifsud 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 LaBeouf.
Mifsud is chipping away with strikes.
LaBeouf is still in real trouble! Can Mifsud finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaBeouf stops Mifsud from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Mifsud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mifsud lands with a nice body punch.
LaBeouf seems to have recovered his senses.
Mifsud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mifsud misses with a hook

and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mifsud won't be happy with that.
Mifsud manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
LaBeouf is trying to control. Mifsud wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mifsud manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mifsud holds on and takes a little breather.
LaBeouf won't allow Mifsud to sweep him here.
LaBeouf passes Mifsud's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LaBeouf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mifsud has managed to free his arm - good work.
LaBeouf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mifsud moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mifsud can't keep his opponent in guard - LaBeouf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Mifsud is defending against the submission attempts here by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is stalling here. Mifsud is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! LaBeouf seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mifsud has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mifsud advances to full mount.
Mifsud avoids the attempt from LaBeouf to control.
Mifsud postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. LaBeouf looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf wants to control but Mifsud is having none of it.
Michael Mifsud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Mifsud.
Mifsud lands with some vicious ground and pound - can LaBeouf hang on?
Mifsud cracks LaBeouf with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
LaBeouf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mifsud lands a big shot to the head and LaBeouf winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Michael Mifsud!
A victorious Michael Mifsud thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.