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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf's entrance music is Riptide. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
24 - 20 - 4 |
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168 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 20 - 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LaBeouf lands with a nice body kick.
Hayway looks to score with a jab to the body but LaBeouf is just out of range.
Hayway throws a leg kick that misses.
Hayway throws a leg kick
and LaBeouf counters with a two punch combo.
Some bone on bone action there as LaBeouf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot.
Hayway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hayway misses with a hook
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combo that has Hayway backing up. Hayway nods at LaBeouf to acknowledge the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LaBeouf, right into the meat.
Hayway throws a right hand that LaBeouf ducks under and follows up with a left that LaBeouf also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaBeouf misses with a two punch combination.
Hayway throws a right hand that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LaBeouf avoids the body shot from Hayway.
Nathan Hayway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayway digs a good body shot into LaBeouf's ribs.
Hayway throws a sloppy head kick
and LaBeouf counters with a nice kick to the body.
LaBeouf digs a good hook to Hayway's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hayway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hayway closes the distance and clinches up with LaBeouf, looking for a takedown. Hayway pushes LaBeouf against the cage but LaBeouf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Hayway does it's job there.
LaBeouf stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayway. Hayway gets slowly back to his feet.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Hayway.
Hayway throws a low kick but LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
Hayway throws a poor cross that misses
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hayway gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LaBeouf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LaBeouf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayway.
Hayway misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaBeouf is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayway napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hayway is looking to regain half guard here but LaBeouf keeps moving and retains side control.
LaBeouf lands a nice forearm strike.
LaBeouf is chipping away with strikes.
Hayway taking punishment in the form of punches.
LaBeouf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hayway, who protects the arm well.
LaBeouf cracks Hayway with an elbow. That is naaassty.
LaBeouf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hayway has escaped the position, nice work there.
LaBeouf scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf tries for a kimura but Hayway is defending well.
Hayway felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
LaBeouf tries for a kimura but Hayway is defending well.
Hayway wants to control but LaBeouf postures up.
Hayway regains half guard.
Hayway is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of LaBeouf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take LaBeouf's back!
Hayway is not going to allow LaBeouf to sit and survive in this position.
LaBeouf defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hayway's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf trying to get back to his feet but Hayway is in full control for now.
LaBeouf rolls, trying to escape but Hayway keeps control of the position.
LaBeouf is having to fend off submission attempts from Hayway, who is looking to sink in the choke. Hayway doesn't have the hooks in though and LaBeouf manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
LaBeouf working some strikes from top position.
LaBeouf lands a couple of elbows.
Hayway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaBeouf scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hayway scoring well with a low kick there.
Hayway throws a head kick that misses.
LaBeouf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LaBeouf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Hayway avoids them all with ease.
LaBeouf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
LaBeouf tries a head kick but it misses.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Hayway misses.
LaBeouf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayway.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hayway was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf blocks a leg kick.
Hayway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Hayway moves out of range.
Hayway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LaBeouf's calf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaBeouf.
Hayway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LaBeouf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shia LaBeouf is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayway moves into the clinch.
Hayway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaBeouf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LaBeouf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayway can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hayway gets underhooks to prevent LaBeouf's takedown attempt.
Hayway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LaBeouf backwards.
Hayway misses with a punch on the inside.
LaBeouf is trying to drag Hayway to the mat but Hayway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaBeouf is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LaBeouf wants to break free but Hayway has control.
LaBeouf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LaBeouf wants a takedown.
Hayway tries to land knees in the clinch but LaBeouf avoids the damage to the body.
LaBeouf breaks from the clinch.
LaBeouf sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hayway misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from LaBeouf 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 Hayway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayway throws an off balance right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaBeouf avoids a kick to the body.
Hayway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
LaBeouf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hayway's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayway at a distance.
Hayway tries to clinch up.
LaBeouf is looking for a counter combo.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Hayway moves out of range.
Crunch! LaBeouf slams his shin into Hayway's torso.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaBeouf is fending him off so far but Hayway persists. Nope, LaBeouf circles away and we're back to standing.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayway.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hayway! But no joy.
LaBeouf is looking to wear down Hayway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayway.
Hayway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LaBeouf's waist but LaBeouf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayway off to one side.
Hayway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LaBeouf swivels and escapes.
LaBeouf is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hayway misses with a body shot
and LaBeouf counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hayway at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for LaBeouf.
A punch lands to the side of LaBeouf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hayway throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf stalks Hayway and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hayway's face. Hayway staggers backwards, shaken.
Hayway throws a big shot that misses.
Hayway fails with a takedown attempt.
Hayway misses with a lunging right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Hayway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaBeouf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that second round.
That's time! LaBeouf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
LaBeouf misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for LaBeouf.
Hayway clinches up against the cage.
LaBeouf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hayway is defending well.
Hayway misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaBeouf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hayway takes a swing at LaBeouf's ribcage but misses.
Hayway staying out of range there.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
Hayway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayway cracks a nice hook into LaBeouf's ribs.
Hayway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaBeouf on the side of the head.
Hayway throws a shot from downtown. LaBeouf moves away and avoids it.
LaBeouf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hayway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LaBeouf scores with a shot to the body.
Hayway scores with a hook to the body. LaBeouf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hayway throws a body shot but no joy.
LaBeouf appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hayway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LaBeouf throws a big counter combination but Hayway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hayway throws a low kick, looking for LaBeouf's leg but LaBeouf calmly moves out of range.
LaBeouf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hayway misses with a body shot
and LaBeouf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hayway misses the target.
LaBeouf slips under a jab.
Hayway dodges the punch combination from LaBeouf.
Hayway throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LaBeouf counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway throws a leg kick that is checked
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combo that has Hayway backing up. Hayway nods at LaBeouf to acknowledge the strikes.
Hayway tries to work over LaBeouf's front leg with a kick but LaBeouf checks it.
LaBeouf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
LaBeouf connects with a right hand. Hayway shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayway misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaBeouf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hayway misses with a leg kick.
Hayway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBeouf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hayway on the side of the head.
Hayway tries a low kick but LaBeouf avoids it.
LaBeouf connects with a crisp jab.
Nathan Hayway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayway throws a big shot that misses.
Hayway throws a poor cross that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hayway is predictable there
and LaBeouf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayway darts in trying to clinch
and LaBeouf counters with a right hand to the body.
Hayway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayway misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by LaBeouf as he connects with a hook.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the leg kick from Hayway.
LaBeouf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
LaBeouf tests Hayway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hayway lands a nice shot that snaps LaBeouf's head back.
Hayway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf blocks a low kick nicely.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick nicely.
LaBeouf misses with a body kick.
Hayway takes a swing at LaBeouf's ribcage but misses.
LaBeouf attempts a counter takedown but Hayway avoids it well and moves away.
LaBeouf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hayway has LaBeouf up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaBeouf tries for a takedown. No joy.
LaBeouf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LaBeouf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LaBeouf is looking for a takedown.
LaBeouf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shia LaBeouf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hayway.
LaBeouf gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LaBeouf, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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