PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. Amir Khan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

LaBeouf
vs
Khan

178 cm
31
165 lbs
16 - 12 - 4

177 cm
30
166 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 16 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Khan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Khan lands with a cross.
Khan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaBeoufs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Khan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
LaBeouf throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBeouf was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
LaBeouf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< in the buildup to the fight.
LaBeouf moves out of range as Khan throws a body kick.
Khan swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Khan avoids them all with ease.
LaBeouf needs to keep his hands up - Khan had a free shot at his head there.
LaBeouf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
LaBeouf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
LaBeouf ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khan.
That kick from Khan tenderised LaBeouf's leg. LaBeouf is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khan swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
LaBeouf has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
LaBeouf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khan cracks LaBeouf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaBeouf's head.
LaBeouf stuns Khan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot.
LaBeouf tries to move into range but Khan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khan wants it to stay on the feet.
Khan slips a jab and a cross from LaBeouf.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut.
LaBeouf is looking to wear down Khan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LaBeouf shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
Khan throws a hook but LaBeouf blocks it.

Khan moves into range and clinches up with LaBeouf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khan misses with some punches.
LaBeouf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaBeouf is looking for a takedown.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
LaBeouf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaBeouf has Khan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LaBeouf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khan is trying to maintain a safe position but LaBeouf gets an underhook and turns Khan into the cage.
Khan tries a body shot but LaBeouf blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan is pressed up against the cage. LaBeouf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khan down to the mat. Khan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khan slips a straight right by LaBeouf.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and LaBeouf counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

LaBeouf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khan is trying to control LaBeouf's posture but LaBeouf avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBeouf wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

LaBeouf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Amir Khan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Khan throws the left hand but LaBeouf avoids the punch easily.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khan!
Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Khan swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Khan looks to land a left hand but LaBeouf moved out of range nicely.
Khan lands a jab to LaBeouf's midsection.
Khan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Donk. Khan catches LaBeouf right on the button with a cross.
LaBeouf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Khan jabs at LaBeouf's body.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amir Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khan moves out of range as LaBeouf throws a body kick.
LaBeouf tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
LaBeouf throws a low kick but Khan avoids it.
Khan jabs at LaBeouf's body.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
A big left from Khan misses.
Amir Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LaBeouf misses with the combination.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
LaBeouf slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Khan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaBeouf.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A swing and a miss from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaBeouf takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LaBeouf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donk. Khan catches LaBeouf right on the button with a cross.
LaBeouf tests Khan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and LaBeouf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Khan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at Bruize Brothers inform us that Khan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
LaBeouf with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaBeouf stops Khan from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan is controlling LaBeouf's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Amir Khan wasn't active enough on the ground.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the strikes.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khan throws out the jab.
Khan misses with an uppercut. LaBeouf saw that one coming.
Khan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaBeouf has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. LaBeouf moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amir Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! LaBeouf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Khan lands a right hook to the body.
Khan throws a jab when LaBeouf was well out of range.
Khan misses with an uppercut. LaBeouf saw that one coming.
Khan throws a body punch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf throws a hook but Khan avoids it easily.
LaBeouf scores with a nice strike.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from LaBeouf.
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaBeouf trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khan is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Khan stands and steps away. LaBeouf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Khan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LaBeouf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LaBeouf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Khan.
Khan scores with the left hand. LaBeouf knows he should have avoided that one.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LaBeouf walks into a left hand.
Amir Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khan throws a low kick but LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
LaBeouf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Khan.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan throws a right and a left that LaBeouf avoids nicely.
Khan missing with a left hand there. LaBeouf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaBeouf shoots in but Khan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khan circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Khan.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from LaBeouf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan with a hook.
Amir Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khan!
LaBeouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan connects with the punch.
Khan with a nice cross.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaBeouf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LaBeouf's calf.
LaBeouf shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles LaBeouf. LaBeouf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khan slips under a jab from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LaBeouf momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and LaBeouf counters with a shoot takedown. Khan fights it but they end up in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaBeouf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LaBeouf landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amir Khan.
I've got Khan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Khan!
An out of breath Amir Khan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.