PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrenko comes to the cage accompanied by Bro Hymm/ Pennywise. LaBeouf has chosen Riptide as his entrance music. Shia LaBeouf will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Petrenko
vs
LaBeouf

165 cm
34
167 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

178 cm
31
165 lbs
16 - 13 - 4

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Petrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf jabs at Petrenko's body.
Dmitry Petrenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrenko misses with a hook

and LaBeouf counters with a single leg into guard. Petrenko didn't expect that.
Petrenko keeping full guard, as LaBeouf tries to pass.
LaBeouf is still trying to improve position.
LaBeouf won't allow Petrenko to sweep him here.
Petrenko controls LaBeouf momentarily but LaBeouf frees himself.
LaBeouf slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrenko is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBeouf works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko wants to hold on but LaBeouf pushes him away.
Petrenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LaBeouf trying to control but Petrenko is having none of it.
Petrenko tries to hold on but LaBeouf pushes him away.
LaBeouf landing punches.

LaBeouf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Petrenko can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Petrenko tries to hold on but LaBeouf pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf lands a heavy elbow.
LaBeouf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrenko is looking to escape.
Petrenko tries to hold on but LaBeouf postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
LaBeouf thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

LaBeouf is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Petrenko is surviving well by controlling LaBeouf's body position as best he can.
The referee warns Petrenko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Petrenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LaBeouf lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko tries to hold on but LaBeouf pushes him away.

LaBeouf working for a submission but Petrenko is keeping him at bay.
Petrenko tries to control LaBeouf's body but LaBeouf pushes him off. Petrenko squirms to his side and now LaBeouf has his back!

LaBeouf is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Petrenko with him. Petrenko is trying to defend but LaBeouf has an arm under the chin now! Petrenko grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.