PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think LaBeouf might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Riptide. Van Kirkland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LaBeouf
vs
Van Kirkland

178 cm
33
165 lbs
19 - 14 - 4

180 cm
32
164 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf throws a right hand that misses
and Van Kirkland counters with an inside leg kick.
LaBeouf throws an off balance right hand
and Van Kirkland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick as LaBeouf jumps back.
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland flicks out a counter leg kick but LaBeouf steps away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Kirkland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Kirkland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaBeouf is defended easily by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by LaBeouf as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands a nice leg kick that just misses LaBeouf's sensitive parts.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland misses with a straight left.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kirkland throws out the jab.
LaBeouf looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
LaBeouf tries to land a leg kick but Van Kirkland saw it coming and moves away.
LaBeouf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Kirkland avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaBeouf scores with a jab. Van Kirkland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaBeouf moves forwards but Van Kirkland connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaBeouf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy body shot
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combo that has Van Kirkland backing up. Van Kirkland nods at LaBeouf to acknowledge the strikes.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
LaBeouf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland looks to land a body kick but LaBeouf moved away.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Kirkland throws a chopping leg kick but LaBeouf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

LaBeouf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Kirkland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
LaBeouf throws a big right hand that misses.
LaBeouf stopping the sweep attempt from Van Kirkland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Kirkland is on top in guard.

LaBeouf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Kirkland defends well.

LaBeouf working for a triangle but Van Kirkland defends it easily.

LaBeouf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Kirkland trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but LaBeouf manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

LaBeouf stands and steps away. Van Kirkland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
LaBeouf misses with a double jab.
Van Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but LaBeouf checks it.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaBeouf.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick.
LaBeouf defending well as Van Kirkland loads up on a big left hand.
Van Kirkland misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Kirkland avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Van Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Van Kirkland looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaBeouf lands a two punch combo.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick
and LaBeouf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Kirkland's knee momentarily.
Van Kirkland lands with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by LaBeouf - just one landing.
Van Kirkland throws out a loose jab but LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Kirkland jabs at LaBeouf's body.
Van Kirkland with a hook.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
LaBeouf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Kirkland swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kirkland is looking to score with low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Kirkland - that will leave a mark!
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick as LaBeouf jumps back.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Kirkland circles away quickly and effectively.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
LaBeouf misses with a two punch combination.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick as LaBeouf jumps back.
LaBeouf dives in and grabs Van Kirkland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Van Kirkland pushes down on LaBeouf's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
LaBeouf is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Van Kirkland.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
Van Kirkland lands with a nice body punch.
Van Kirkland jabs at LaBeouf's body.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as LaBeouf blocks the leg kick.
LaBeouf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Kirkland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaBeoufs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
LaBeouf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LaBeouf misses with a looping right.
A big left from Van Kirkland misses.
LaBeouf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Kirkland back to the cage. LaBeouf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Kirkland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LaBeouf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LaBeouf misses with a body kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
LaBeouf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Kirkland's waist but Van Kirkland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LaBeouf off to one side.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Kirkland connects with a solid leg kick.
LaBeouf throws a lazy right hand but Van Kirkland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Van Kirkland is predictable there
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf misses with a right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from LaBeouf misses its intended target.

LaBeouf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Kirkland's half guard.
LaBeouf tries to pass to full mount but Van Kirkland defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Kirkland's head.
Van Kirkland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LaBeouf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf wants to take a breather but Van Kirkland is having none of it.
Van Kirkland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaBeouf is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LaBeouf wants to pass to mount but Van Kirkland is defending the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Van Kirkland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Kirkland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Van Kirkland 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.

Van Kirkland throws a lazy head kick
and LaBeouf counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Kirkland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LaBeouf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LaBeouf counters with a straight right hand.
Van Kirkland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LaBeouf misses with a hook. Van Kirkland ducked under it nicely.
LaBeouf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LaBeouf misses with a wild body shot.
LaBeouf misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LaBeouf throwing a counter right hand but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
LaBeouf checks a low kick from Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Kirkland but Van Kirkland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild combination.
LaBeouf throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Kirkland scores with a jab to the body.
LaBeouf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LaBeouf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland lands a slapping body shot.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the body kick from Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
LaBeouf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Kirkland at a distance.
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf lands with a straight right. Van Kirkland didn't see that one coming.
Van Kirkland connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kirkland only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Kirkland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBeouf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Kirkland scores with a sloppy right hand. LaBeouf should have avoided that one.
Van Kirkland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Kirkland as he avoids it easily.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Van Kirkland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Kirkland throws a push kick but LaBeouf slaps the foot to one side.
LaBeouf throws a big counter combination but Van Kirkland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Kirkland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.

LaBeouf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Kirkland quickly recovers to half guard.
LaBeouf misses with a head shot. Van Kirkland uses the momentum to regain guard.
LaBeouf makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Van Kirkland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaBeouf wants to pass the guard but Van Kirkland is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaBeouf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Van Kirkland keeps moving.
Van Kirkland wants to sweep here but LaBeouf controlling him for the moment.
Van Kirkland trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

LaBeouf decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

LaBeouf wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Kirkland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Kirkland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vladimir Van Kirkland just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Van Kirkland tries to land a leg kick but LaBeouf saw it coming and moves away.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the side of LaBeouf's head but LaBeouf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but LaBeouf moved away.
Van Kirkland throws a jab but it's blocked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kirkland throws out the jab.
LaBeouf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Kirkland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick from LaBeouf.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
LaBeouf blocks a low kick nicely.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Kirkland but Van Kirkland pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf with a nice cross.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBeouf digs a good body shot into Van Kirkland's ribs.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kirkland throws out the jab.
LaBeouf tries to counter with a takedown but Van Kirkland is quick to defend against it.
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut. Van Kirkland saw that one coming.
LaBeouf walks into a stiff left hand from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland thumps LaBeouf with a low kick.
Van Kirkland connects with a jab.
LaBeouf looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
LaBeouf throws a nice head kick!
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland digs a good body shot into LaBeouf's ribs.
Van Kirkland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Van Kirkland tries to land a front kick but LaBeouf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Kirkland circles away quickly and effectively.
LaBeouf lands a jab.
LaBeouf looks to land a combination but Van Kirkland avoids it well.
Van Kirkland feints a counter leg kick.
Van Kirkland slips a jab and a cross from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf shoots for a takedown but Van Kirkland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Van Kirkland scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Kirkland avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Kirkland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland looks to land a left hand but LaBeouf moved out of range nicely.
LaBeouf is looking for a counter combo.
Van Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaBeouf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
LaBeouf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Kirkland's hands.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
A good leg kick by LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Kirkland lands an overhand right.

LaBeouf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Kirkland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LaBeouf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
LaBeouf throwing strikes but missing.
LaBeouf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Kirkland is trying to keep LaBeouf in close.
LaBeouf trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Van Kirkland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Kirkland 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.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
LaBeouf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland slips a jab from LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Van Kirkland scores with a shot to the body.
Van Kirkland cracks LaBeouf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland works LaBeouf's body with a nice hook.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Van Kirkland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Kirkland lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a chopping leg kick but LaBeouf manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBeouf blocks a head kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland takes one to the chin there.
LaBeouf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the body kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but LaBeouf avoids it.
Van Kirkland takes one on the button.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaBeouf closes the distance and clinches up with Van Kirkland, looking for a takedown. LaBeouf pushes Van Kirkland against the cage but Van Kirkland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
LaBeouf throws a big elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf throws an elbow that misses. Van Kirkland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaBeouf's guard. Nice move by Van Kirkland!

Shia LaBeouf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Van Kirkland from controlling successfully.
Van Kirkland tries to free his leg and advance position but LaBeouf is retaining full guard.
LaBeouf tries to strike from the bottom.

LaBeouf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Kirkland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LaBeouf wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Kirkland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LaBeouf is trying to keep Van Kirkland in close.
LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Van Kirkland from controlling successfully.

LaBeouf looking for a guillotine here but Van Kirkland defends easily.
Van Kirkland trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LaBeouf wants to improve his position but instead Van Kirkland has moved into half guard.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LaBeouf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Kirkland is working away from the top position though.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Kirkland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaBeouf defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Kirkland is looking to take a break and control but LaBeouf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaBeouf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Van Kirkland.
I've got Van Kirkland 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
Vladimir Van Kirkland is the new lightweight champion!
Vladimir Van Kirkland bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.