PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying LaBeouf's choice of entrance music: Riptide. Shia LaBeouf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hewitt
vs
LaBeouf

173 cm
30
165 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

178 cm
33
165 lbs
20 - 17 - 4

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

AnonymouS

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hewitt.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hewitt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hewitt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from LaBeouf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Hewitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaBeouf looks to land a body kick but Hewitt moved away.
LaBeouf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hewitt throws a shot from downtown. LaBeouf moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBeouf. Hewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from LaBeouf misses its intended target.
LaBeouf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LaBeouf slips a jab from Hewitt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt moves out of range of the body kick.
LaBeouf misses the shot to the body.
Hewitt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaBeouf doesn't seem bothered though.
Hewitt misses the jab.
LaBeouf throws a counter combo.
Hewitt tries to clinch there but LaBeouf circles away.
Hewitt doesn't manage to clinch there - LaBeouf circles away.
LaBeouf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hewitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
Hewitt slips a jab from LaBeouf.
Hewitt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hewitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaBeouf manages to avoid it.
LaBeouf throws a counter combo.
Hewitt avoids a kick to the body.
Hewitt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBeouf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
Hewitt moves out of range as LaBeouf strikes.
Hewitt lands a nice hook to LaBeouf's body. LaBeouf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LaBeouf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hewitt's calf.
Hewitt moves out of range as LaBeouf strikes.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown but LaBeouf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hewitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaBeouf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LaBeouf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaBeouf tries to move into range but Hewitt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBeouf darts in looking for a takedown but Hewitt gets double underhooks and turns LaBeouf into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBeouf throws a counter combo.

Hewitt scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
LaBeouf is staying active underneath Hewitt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LaBeouf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hewitt chips away with some ground and pound.
Hewitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaBeouf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hewitt is working hard here to advance position.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but LaBeouf keeps moving.
Hewitt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaBeouf is keeping the position for now.
LaBeouf throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt slips nicely into half guard.
LaBeouf manages to get to full guard.
LaBeouf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but LaBeouf manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Hewitt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LaBeouf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Martin Hewitt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hewitt drives through with a takedown into guard.

Hewitt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and LaBeouf dives on top into guard.

Hewitt looking to control.
Hewitt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hewitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hewitt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hewitt wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf tries to stand but Hewitt is controlling from the bottom.
Hewitt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaBeouf controls the pace.
Hewitt keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
Hewitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaBeouf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Hewitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hewitt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hewitt digs a good hook to LaBeouf's body.
LaBeouf moves away from the strike by Hewitt.
LaBeouf throws the kick towards the body but Hewitt avoids it.
LaBeouf avoids the body shot from Hewitt.
LaBeouf has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hewitt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
LaBeouf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hewitt or perhaps it was just good defense by LaBeouf, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt missing with a left hand there. LaBeouf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf looks to land a combination but Hewitt avoids it well.
Hewitt shoots and misses
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from LaBeouf misses.
A quick step to the side and Hewitt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hewitt looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
LaBeouf moves away from the strike by Hewitt.
Hewitt misses the jab.

Hewitt gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hewitt seems to be looking for submissions.

Hewitt is working for a submission of some sort.

Hewitt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaBeouf defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hewitt is trying to control. LaBeouf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Hewitt is looking for a kimura but LaBeouf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hewitt to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Hewitt dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

LaBeouf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hewitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hewitt closes the distance and pushes LaBeouf back into the cage.

Hewitt has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics LaBeouf uses from the top position.
LaBeouf throws a big right hand that misses.

Hewitt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LaBeouf is aware though and is defending well.
Hewitt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LaBeouf's guard.

Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Hewitt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LaBeouf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hewitt misses with the ground and pound.

Hewitt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hewitt is chipping away with strikes.

Hewitt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by LaBeouf, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt advances to mount.
LaBeouf tries to lock up and control but Hewitt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hewitt wants to control the pace but LaBeouf is squirming around nicely.
LaBeouf is looking to improve his position but Hewitt isn't that keen on the idea.
Hewitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaBeouf can do to turn this around?
Hewitt looking to control but LaBeouf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
BOOM! Hewitt connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Hewitt goes for an armbar but LaBeouf turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from LaBeouf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf cracks Hewitt with a solid left hand.
LaBeouf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hewitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hewitt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Hewitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt has his hands on LaBeouf's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hewitt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Martin Hewitt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LaBeouf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaBeouf lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBeouf throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hewitt trying to control the position.
LaBeouf stopping the sweep attempt from Hewitt.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Hewitt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hewitt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Hewitt!
After winning the bout, Martin Hewitt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.