PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonaparte's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, An Epic Age. LaBeouf has chosen Riptide as his entrance music. 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?

Bonaparte
vs
LaBeouf

176 cm
33
158 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

178 cm
28
165 lbs
14 - 9 - 4

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Backyard Fighting

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 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Napoleon Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte swings widly with a right hand

and LaBeouf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bonaparte is not content to let LaBeouf control the position.
LaBeouf wants to free his trapped foot but Bonaparte is holding on for dear life with his legs.

LaBeouf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonaparte defends it well.
LaBeouf controlling the pace.
Bonaparte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaBeouf.
Bonaparte is not content to let LaBeouf control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte pushes LaBeouf off looking to stand but LaBeouf dives back in and keeps control.

Bonaparte is defending against the submission attempts here by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is keen to just control but Bonaparte is a slippery customer.

LaBeouf wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonaparte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

LaBeouf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bonaparte gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBeouf is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bonaparte reverses the position - he's now on top in LaBeouf's guard.

LaBeouf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

LaBeouf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonaparte is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

LaBeouf is looking for a triangle but Bonaparte pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaBeouf is on top in guard.
LaBeouf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonaparte is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf slips nicely into half guard.
Bonaparte has his hands clasped together around LaBeouf's back. He's all about the action.
LaBeouf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonaparte wants to control but LaBeouf is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shia LaBeouf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonaparte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonaparte moves away from the strike by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf thows a body shot but no joy.
Bonaparte cracks a nice hook into LaBeouf's ribs.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf misses with a looping right.
LaBeouf keeps the fight on the outside.
LaBeouf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonaparte lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Bonaparte does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf with a jab.

It looks like Napoleon Bonaparte has been cut.
Bonaparte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. LaBeouf ducked under it nicely.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
Bonaparte is looking to clinch.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from LaBeouf. Those never looked like landing.
Bonaparte throws an overhand right that lands on LaBeouf's shoulder, as LaBeouf tries to avoid the shot.
Bonaparte throws a hook but LaBeouf avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonaparte, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonaparte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LaBeouf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bonaparte misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonaparte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte slips a jab and a cross from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf defending well as Bonaparte loads up on a big left hand.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick nicely.
Bonaparte lands a nice looking kick to the body. LaBeouf takes a step back to recover.
LaBeouf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonaparte tries to sprawl out of it but LaBeouf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonaparte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonaparte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaBeouf. That did some damage!
Bonaparte moves in looking to clinch but LaBeouf pushes him off.
LaBeouf lands a body shot.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonaparte as he avoids it easily.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Bonaparte moves away from the strike by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces LaBeouf back to the cage. Bonaparte follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte dodges the punch combination from LaBeouf.
Bonaparte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonaparte throws a nice looking combination but LaBeouf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaBeouf circles away quickly and effectively.
LaBeouf loads up on a big right hand but Bonaparte slips the punch.
Bonaparte slips under a jab from LaBeouf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaBeouf throws a hook but Bonaparte avoids it easily.
LaBeouf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LaBeouf scores with a hook to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Bonaparte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Bonaparte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

LaBeouf throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonaparte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte stuffs the takedown.
Bonaparte slips under a jab.
No joy there for LaBeouf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for LaBeouf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonaparte is looking to slow LaBeouf down with leg kicks.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte defending well as LaBeouf loads up on a big left hand.
Bonaparte checks a leg kick nicely.
Napoleon Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bonaparte moves in looking to clinch but LaBeouf pushes him off.
Bonaparte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LaBeouf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonaparte. Bonaparte obviously looking to wear him down.
LaBeouf fails with the takedown.
Bonaparte jabs at LaBeouf's body.

Bonaparte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LaBeouf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Bonaparte gets underhooks to prevent LaBeouf's takedown attempt.
LaBeouf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaBeouf takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Shia LaBeouf has been cut.
Bonaparte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte with a knee to the head.
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 wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonaparte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
LaBeouf tries to pull guard but Bonaparte holds him up against the cage and eventually LaBeouf drops back down to his feet.
Bonaparte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonaparte lands a knee to the body.
Bonaparte lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaBeouf backwards.
LaBeouf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonaparte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bonaparte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonaparte scores a nice knee to the body.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the head.
Bonaparte connects with a knee to the head.
LaBeouf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LaBeouf tries to circle away but Bonaparte has him pinned against the cage.
LaBeouf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bonaparte prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is looking to break free of the clinch but Bonaparte has double underhooks.
I was talking to Bonaparte's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonaparte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bonaparte tries a knee to the head but LaBeouf blocks it.
LaBeouf avoiding damage as Bonaparte throws knees to the body.
Bonaparte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaBeouf is defending well for now.
LaBeouf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonaparte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LaBeouf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bonaparte trying to land knees to the body.
LaBeouf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonaparte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaBeouf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as LaBeouf controls the action.
LaBeouf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonaparte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaBeouf avoids it.
Bonaparte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Napoleon Bonaparte has scored more points in the clinch so far.

LaBeouf has clasped his hands together around Bonaparte's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bonaparte manages to work his way to half guard, despite LaBeouf's best efforts.
LaBeouf stops Bonaparte from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf thows a huge punch but Bonaparte dodges it nicely.
LaBeouf stops Bonaparte from getting back to his feet.
Bonaparte wants to control but LaBeouf is keeping busy.
Bonaparte is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaBeouf is keen to just control but Bonaparte is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Bonaparte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonaparte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Bonaparte!
Napoleon Bonaparte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.