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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. Lopez has chosen Vamos as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
47 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
27 - 22 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Miguel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez throws a right hand that LaBeouf ducks under and follows up with a left that LaBeouf also avoids with ease.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez moves out of range as LaBeouf throws a body kick.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lopez duly obliges.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
Lopez throws a series of punches but LaBeouf avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
LaBeouf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LaBeouf avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaBeouf throws a quick counter head kick but Lopez was just out of range.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LaBeouf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LaBeouf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez. Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
LaBeouf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miguel Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a double jab.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
LaBeouf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lopez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. LaBeouf is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as LaBeouf blocks the low kick.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot.
Lopez unleashes a big counter combination but LaBeouf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaBeouf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez counters with a body kick that stops LaBeouf in his tracks momentarily.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from LaBeouf.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for LaBeouf with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
LaBeouf avoids the body shot from Lopez.
It looked like LaBeouf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with a head kick.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopez walks into a jab.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut.
LaBeouf throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez scores with a nice body kick.
Lopez avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaBeouf looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Lopez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
LaBeouf throws a good cross that connects.
Lopez throws a leg kick which misses LaBeouf's front leg but catches the back leg as LaBeouf tries to avoid it.
LaBeouf scores with a body shot.
LaBeouf tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
LaBeouf darts in looking for a takedown but Lopez gets double underhooks and turns LaBeouf into the cage.
Some wild striking there from LaBeouf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lopez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws a counter combo.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
LaBeouf throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a head kick. That will keep LaBeouf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A jab from Lopez misses.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBeouf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
LaBeouf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lopez tries to bum rush LaBeouf with a series of wild strikes but LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaBeouf counters with a one-two to the body.
LaBeouf lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a leg kick that is checked
and LaBeouf counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. LaBeouf will be more careful next time no doubt.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid body kick from LaBeouf.
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LaBeouf shoots for a takedown but Lopez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LaBeouf cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaBeouf.
Lopez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from LaBeouf misses the target.
Lopez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez slips a jab from LaBeouf.
Lopez misses with a low kick as LaBeouf jumps back.
LaBeouf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaBeouf.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopez takes a swing at LaBeouf's ribcage but misses.
LaBeouf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LaBeouf misses with a kick to the body.
LaBeouf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lopez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaBeouf misses with a combination
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez misses with the combination.
LaBeouf lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
LaBeouf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
LaBeouf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
LaBeouf misses with a head kick.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
Lopez swings for the body but LaBeouf moves out of range.
No joy there for LaBeouf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez unleashes a big counter combination but LaBeouf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lopez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf throws a lazy head kick
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
LaBeouf loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lopez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lopez duly obliges.
LaBeouf looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
LaBeouf lands a jab.
LaBeouf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaBeouf catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez checks a low kick from LaBeouf.
Lopez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from LaBeouf misses the target.
Lopez fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez's jab looks to have found its range, popping LaBeouf under the eye.
LaBeouf avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaBeouf throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez swinging wildly here.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Lopez tries to bum rush LaBeouf with a series of wild strikes but LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaBeouf defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
LaBeouf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaBeouf misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a body punch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lopez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between LaBeouf's hands.
LaBeouf tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBeouf throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LaBeouf with a body shot.
LaBeouf blocks a head kick by Lopez.
An attempted straight right counter from LaBeouf misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LaBeouf drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
LaBeouf moves forwards but Lopez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LaBeouf connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Lopez!
A very excited looking Miguel Lopez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Shia LaBeouf had this to say: 'thanks for coming out everyone! have to think through my future in mma'.
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RATING
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