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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cory Deegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deegan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Land of Confusion. LaBeouf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Riptide. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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167 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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178 cm
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165 lbs
24 - 19 - 4 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cory Deegan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Deegan does no damage.
LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deegan.
Sloppy strikes from Deegan. Those never looked like landing.
Deegan swings widly with a right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Deegan does no damage.
LaBeouf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deegan circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deegan. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaBeouf lands a head kick. Deegan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
LaBeouf scores with a jab.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Deegan moves out of range.
Deegan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LaBeouf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Deegan connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Shia LaBeouf has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
Deegan is looking for a counter combo.
Deegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBeouf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deegan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deegan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deegan has managed to clinch.
Deegan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaBeouf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf avoids a wild elbow strike from Deegan.
LaBeouf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deegan with a hook.
Deegan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Deegan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LaBeouf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a stiff right hand.
Cory Deegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
LaBeouf steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Deegan doesn't manage to clinch there - LaBeouf circles away.
LaBeouf gets a takedown into half guard.
LaBeouf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deegan keeps working.
Deegan pushes LaBeouf off looking to stand but LaBeouf dives back in and keeps control.
LaBeouf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deegan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LaBeouf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deegan is looking to improve his position.
LaBeouf is keen to just control but Deegan is a slippery customer.
Deegan wants to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf is looking to advance position but Deegan won't allow it.
LaBeouf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deegan is trying to stand up here but LaBeouf is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Deegan is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Deegan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
LaBeouf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LaBeouf is trying to control the action in half guard but Deegan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LaBeouf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
LaBeouf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deegan is trying to stand up here but LaBeouf is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LaBeouf wants to work for an arm triangle but Deegan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deegan trying to control but LaBeouf postures up.
Deegan gets full guard.
LaBeouf told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Deegan wants to sweep but no luck.
LaBeouf trying to control but Deegan is working from the bottom.
Deegan trying to keep a closed guard but LaBeouf is proving a slippery customer.
LaBeouf won't allow Deegan to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
LaBeouf lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
LaBeouf circles away from the clinch attempt
and LaBeouf makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Deegan really felt that one!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Deegan lands a jab-cross combination.
Deegan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaBeouf works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LaBeouf ducks right into an uppercut from Deegan.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deegan but Deegan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deegan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deegan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LaBeouf shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deegan's guard.
Deegan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan forces LaBeouf back against the cage and clinches.
LaBeouf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deegan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deegan throws a low kick but LaBeouf avoids it.
Nice body punch from LaBeouf.
Deegan feints and then cracks LaBeouf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LaBeouf down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deegan throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LaBeouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deegan misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Deegan.
LaBeouf counters with a body kick.
LaBeouf gets a takedown into half guard.
Deegan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Deegan throws a lazy uppercut
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaBeouf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cory Deegan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deegan gets caught flat footed, as LaBeouf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Deegan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Deegan trying to land knees to the body.
LaBeouf avoids the elbow strike from Deegan, against the cage.
LaBeouf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cory Deegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. LaBeouf keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Deegan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deegan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LaBeouf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Deegan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf feints a jab promting Deegan to slip. LaBeouf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Deegan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deegan tries to bum rush LaBeouf with a series of wild strikes but LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaBeouf throws a counter combo.
Deegan moves into the clinch successfully.
Deegan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaBeouf avoids it.
LaBeouf tries to score a body lock takedown but Deegan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LaBeouf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deegan prevents it.
LaBeouf breaks the clinch.
Deegan wants to clinch up but LaBeouf keeps it at a distance.
Deegan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces LaBeouf back to the cage. Deegan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
LaBeouf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LaBeouf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deegan.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that half lands.
Deegan closes the distance and clinches.
LaBeouf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deegan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deegan lands with a light punch inside.
LaBeouf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deegan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LaBeouf blocks a body shot from Deegan.
LaBeouf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Deegan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaBeouf thuds his shin into the meat of Deegan's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deegan avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf fakes the leg kick and cracks Deegan in the body.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf blocks the body kick.
LaBeouf slips a jab from Deegan.
As Deegan backs off LaBeouf throws a huge counter combo but Deegan manages to avoid it all.
LaBeouf misses with a head kick.
LaBeouf scores with a takedown into Deegan's guard.
LaBeouf working some strikes from top position.
Deegan has his foot on LaBeouf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LaBeouf works his way back into a safe position though.
Deegan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaBeouf postures up in Deegan's guard and throws a big left but Deegan blocks it.
LaBeouf looking to pass the guard.
Deegan keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Deegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
LaBeouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the leg kick from Deegan.
As Deegan backs off LaBeouf throws a huge counter combo but Deegan manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Deegan misses
and LaBeouf counters with a takedown into side control.
Deegan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Deegan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Deegan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Deegan.
Deegan throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
Deegan scores with a jab to the head.
Deegan looks to clinch
and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaBeouf preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deegan wants to stand but LaBeouf is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
LaBeouf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Deegan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LaBeouf postures up in Deegan's guard and throws a big left but Deegan blocks it.
LaBeouf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LaBeouf is standing up over Deegan. Deegan looks to escape but LaBeouf dives into side control.
LaBeouf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaBeouf working the body and head with strikes.
Deegan 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.
Deegan manages to get back to half guard.
LaBeouf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deegan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. LaBeouf keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaBeouf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LaBeouf slips under a jab from Deegan.
LaBeouf shapes to counter with a head kick.
LaBeouf ducks right into an uppercut from Deegan.
Deegan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LaBeouf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deegan circles away quickly and effectively.
Deegan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deegan tests LaBeouf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deegan tries a head kick but it misses.
Deegan throws the kick towards the body but LaBeouf avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deegan tries to clinch there but LaBeouf circles away.
Deegan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LaBeouf ducks under a wild hook from Deegan.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LaBeouf!
LaBeouf moves away from the strike by Deegan.
Deegan throws a big shot that misses.
Deegan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBeouf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Deegan moves out of range.
LaBeouf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deegan can pounce on him.
LaBeouf keeps the fight on the outside.
Deegan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Deegan dodges the punch combination from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf staying out of range there.
Deegan throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Deegan is looking to clinch.
Deegan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut lands for LaBeouf. That snapped Deegan's head back.
LaBeouf swats away the attempt to clinch by Deegan.
LaBeouf scores with a jab to the body.
Deegan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deegan moves into range and clinches up with LaBeouf.
Deegan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deegan tries to land knees in the clinch but LaBeouf avoids the damage to the body.
LaBeouf wants to take the fight to the mat but Deegan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
LaBeouf is trying to trip Deegan. He has hold of a leg but Deegan is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. LaBeouf persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
LaBeouf works over Deegan with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cory Deegan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LaBeouf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deegan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Deegan tries to clinch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Deegan. That snapped LaBeouf's head back.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deegan.
LaBeouf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deegan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaBeouf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deegan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LaBeouf is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deegan.
Deegan throws a leg kick but LaBeouf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Deegan avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf lands a jab to the nose.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deegan moves into the clinch.
Deegan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Deegan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LaBeouf tries to score a body lock takedown but Deegan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LaBeouf breaks from the clinch.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
Deegan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deegan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LaBeouf feints a counter leg kick.
Deegan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LaBeouf tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBeouf circles away from the clinch attempt
and LaBeouf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deegan tries to bum rush LaBeouf with a series of wild strikes but LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deegan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LaBeouf slips a straight right by Deegan.
And LaBeouf tries to counter it with a takedown but Deegan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Deegan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf circles away from the clinch attempt
letting LaBeouf counter with a right hand.
LaBeouf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deegan is fending him off so far but LaBeouf persists. Nope, Deegan circles away and we're back to standing.
LaBeouf tries for a takedown but Deegan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cory Deegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deegan dodges the punch combination from LaBeouf.
Deegan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
LaBeouf throws a jab but it's blocked by Deegan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
Deegan misses with a leg kick.
Deegan misses with a lunging right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a straight right hand.
LaBeouf feints and then cracks Deegan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deegan down.
Deegan doesn't manage to clinch there - LaBeouf circles away.
A lazy body kick from Deegan
and LaBeouf counters with a series of strikes. Deegan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deegan lands a right hook to the body.
Deegan moves out of range of the body kick from LaBeouf.
Deegan closes the distance and pushes LaBeouf back into the cage.
LaBeouf wants a takedown but no success here.
LaBeouf tries for a takedown but Deegan manages to get underhooks.
LaBeouf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice body punch from Deegan - that landed with a thud.
Deegan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deegan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for LaBeouf.
Deegan takes the fight into the clinch.
LaBeouf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deegan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
LaBeouf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deegan landing knees to the head.
LaBeouf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deegan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deegan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cory Deegan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Deegan stops a takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deegan throws out the jab.
Deegan takes one to the side of the head.
Deegan works the jab nicely.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Deegan.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LaBeouf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Deegan had his way with Shia LaBeouf in that round.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Deegan slips a jab and a cross from LaBeouf.
Nice body punch from Deegan.
Deegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaBeouf.
Deegan throws a combination that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
LaBeouf cracks Deegan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Deegan lands with an uppercut that bounces LaBeouf off the cage and back into range.
Deegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deegan rushes LaBeouf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deegan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deegan lands an elbow just above LaBeouf 's eye.
LaBeouf has Deegan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deegan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LaBeouf wants to take the fight to the mat but Deegan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Deegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaBeouf is working for takedown but Deegan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cory Deegan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Deegan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deegan misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deegan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deegan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deegan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Deegan trying to land knees to the body.
LaBeouf has picked Deegan up - he's going for a ride! LaBeouf dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Deegan controlling the position for now.
Deegan is trying to maintain the position but LaBeouf is very close to passing his half guard.
Deegan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deegan tries to kick LaBeouf off but LaBeouf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Deegan is working from the bottom.
Deegan is trying to escape back to his feet but LaBeouf uses the scramble to pass into side control.
LaBeouf working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deegan is looking for a sweep.
Deegan is working hard here to advance position.
LaBeouf is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Deegan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Deegan is looking to regain half guard here but LaBeouf keeps moving and retains side control.
Deegan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but LaBeouf is controlling him well.
LaBeouf tries for a kimura but Deegan is defending well.
Deegan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Deegan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
LaBeouf stops Deegan from getting back to his feet.
LaBeouf is looking to take a break and control but Deegan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Deegan wants to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Deegan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LaBeouf.
Deegan tries to kick LaBeouf off in order to stand up. LaBeouf Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deegan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but LaBeouf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
LaBeouf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
LaBeouf lands some shots froms side control.
Deegan is looking to regain half guard here but LaBeouf keeps moving and retains side control.
Cory Deegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Deegan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deegan tries to bench press LaBeouf off him but LaBeouf keeps the position.
LaBeouf looks up at the clock and then as Deegan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, LaBeouf smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Deegan tries to improve position but can't.
Deegan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but LaBeouf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shia LaBeouf.
I think Deegan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cory Deegan!
Cory Deegan retains his lightweight title!
Cory Deegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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