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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is . LaBeouf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Riptide. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
15 - 11 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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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
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from LaBeouf misses its intended target.
LaBeouf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Funkyama keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
LaBeouf passes Funkyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Funkyama is defending against the submission attempts here by LaBeouf.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but LaBeouf is controlling well.
Funkyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaBeouf pulls his head out easily.
LaBeouf tries to pass to full mount but Funkyama defends it.
LaBeouf prevents Funkyama from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw LaBeouf working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Funkyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaBeouf pulls his head out easily.
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.
LaBeouf is working for a submission of some sort.
Funkyama wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. LaBeouf connects with a nice short shot to Funkyama's temple.
Funkyama punching from the bottom.
LaBeouf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Funkyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Funkyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaBeouf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funkyama is looking to improve his position.
Funkyama is refusing to be controlled, as LaBeouf sits in half guard.
Funkyama wants to get back to full guard.
LaBeouf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Funkyama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Funkyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkyama looking for submissions off his back.
LaBeouf passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Funkyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Funkyama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LaBeouf wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaBeouf is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama is looking to control LaBeouf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Funkyama avoid being mounted?
Funkyama looking for submissions off his back.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep. LaBeouf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
LaBeouf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Funkyama wants to get back to full guard but LaBeouf has passed into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
LaBeouf lands a lovely overhand right.
LaBeouf thows a body shot but no joy.
A big left from LaBeouf misses.
Nice cross by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funkyama.
LaBeouf misses with a low kick.
Funkyama dives in and grabs LaBeouf's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaBeouf pushes down on Funkyama's head and hops out.
LaBeouf scores with a takedown into Funkyama's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf stopping the sweep attempt from Funkyama.
LaBeouf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Funkyama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Funkyama has escaped and now he's on top!
LaBeouf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funkyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funkyama throws a big elbow that misses.
Funkyama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LaBeouf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funkyama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf wants to sweep but no luck.
LaBeouf is looking for a triangle but Funkyama pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shia LaBeouf has got the better of the ground game so far.
LaBeouf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funkyama manages to get himself to full guard.
Funkyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LaBeouf stands and throws Funkyama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Funkyama is trying to improve his position.
LaBeouf is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Funkyama taking a bit of punishment here - LaBeouf scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama struggling a bit here.
LaBeouf in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Funkyama is looking to regain half guard here but LaBeouf keeps moving and retains side control.
Funkyama sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funkyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaBeouf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
LaBeouf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
LaBeouf lands a slapping body shot.
LaBeouf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Funkyama!
LaBeouf grinds an elbow into Funkyama's temple.
LaBeouf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Funkyama, who protects the arm well.
LaBeouf cracks Funkyama with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Funkyama is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama is not content to let LaBeouf control the position.
Funkyama is looking to regain half guard here but LaBeouf keeps moving and retains side control.
Funkyama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LaBeouf off and has taken his back!
LaBeouf tries to escape but Funkyama has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Funkyama is looking for the choke from the back position but LaBeouf is controlling his hands well.
LaBeouf rolls, trying to escape but Funkyama keeps control of the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Funkyama. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Funkyama punishes LaBeouf with strikes from the back mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaBeouf trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Funkyama throwing damaging strikes from the back! LaBeouf could be in trouble here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Funkyama is punishing LaBeouf with strikes - can he finish him?!
LaBeouf manages to reverse the position and now he's in Funkyama's guard. Nice work there by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LaBeouf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LaBeouf trying to control but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Funkyama working for submissions but it's allowed LaBeouf to get to half guard.
Aoki Funkyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf lands with a punch from half guard.
Funkyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funkyama is defending against the submission attempts here by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is trying to work for a kimura but Funkyama is defending well.
LaBeouf is trying to control the action in half guard but Funkyama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LaBeouf trying to mount his opponent but Funkyama defends it.
Funkyama is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama gets full guard.
LaBeouf landing some decent shots from guard.
LaBeouf looking to sit in guard and control but Funkyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LaBeouf working for a triangle but Funkyama defends it easily.
Funkyama scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aoki Funkyama.
Well LaBeouf has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
After the fight, Shia LaBeouf was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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