PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gimme Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Money might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Money for Nothing. LaBeouf has chosen Riptide as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Money
vs
LaBeouf

185 cm
30
166 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

178 cm
38
165 lbs
27 - 24 - 4

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gimme Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money misses with a hook to the body
and LaBeouf counters with a body kick that stops Money in his tracks momentarily.
Money throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Money with a jab.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Money has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hugs & Kisses in the buildup to the fight.
Money throws a leg kick that is checked

and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
LaBeouf postures up and lands a big shot to Money's brow.
LaBeouf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
LaBeouf is pushing down on Money's leg trying to pass to half guard. Money is fighting to maintain full guard but LaBeouf has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

LaBeouf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Money sees it coming and defends easily.
Money manages to get to full guard.
Money working a defensive guard here.
LaBeouf with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf won't allow Money to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf with a nice head shot there.
Money keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
Money is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaBeouf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

LaBeouf drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Money manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now LaBeouf has Money in his guard.

Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaBeouf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

LaBeouf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LaBeouf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Money missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Money slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Money works to advance to full mount. LaBeouf defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
LaBeouf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
LaBeouf is staying active underneath Money, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LaBeouf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Money's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Money's back!
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!
LaBeouf punches Money on the ear.
LaBeouf has Money flattened out and is raining down punches.
Money tries to break free.

LaBeouf patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Money tries to break free.

LaBeouf is persistently looking for the submission but Money is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is hanging on to Money's back as he tries to escape.

Money fending off the submission attempt from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf keeps control of the position as Money tries to break free.
Money is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBeouf is punishing Money with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Money's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
LaBeouf is trying to stick to Money's back but Money is turning into LaBeouf. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in LaBeouf's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Money.

LaBeouf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

LaBeouf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaBeouf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Money wants to control from the top but LaBeouf keeps moving.
Money tries to free his leg and advance position but LaBeouf is retaining full guard.
Money pushes down on LaBeouf's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Money passes the guard and advances to mount!
Money trying to control but LaBeouf is having none of it.
LaBeouf is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LaBeouf is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shia LaBeouf dominated that round.
That's time! Money's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

LaBeouf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LaBeouf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells LaBeouf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Money working a defensive guard here.
LaBeouf tries to free his leg and advance position but Money is retaining full guard.
Money is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaBeouf stands and throws Money's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shia LaBeouf has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money is looking to regain half guard here but LaBeouf keeps moving and retains side control.
LaBeouf working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf cracks Money with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Money is trying to improve his position.
Money taking a bit of punishment here - LaBeouf scoring with strikes.
Money is looking to reverse the position.
Money takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Money gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Money is controlling LaBeouf's position as best he can from this difficult position.
LaBeouf lands strikes from half guard.
LaBeouf drops an elbow to the side of Money's head.
LaBeouf is trying to control. Money wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Money regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LaBeouf working some strikes from top position.
Money is trying to control the position but LaBeouf postures up.
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaBeouf is one step ahead there.
Money keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
LaBeouf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
LaBeouf working some strikes from top position.
Money is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Money's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Money's back!
Money prevents LaBeouf from getting a body triangle.
Money rolls, trying to escape but LaBeouf keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
LaBeouf scores with punches and elbows.
Money looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Money wants to escape the position.
Money prevents LaBeouf from getting a body triangle.
Money is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Money tries to roll but LaBeouf sticks to his back.
Money is taking damage to the body and head.
LaBeouf lands with a hammerfist to the side of Money's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf scores with punches and elbows.
LaBeouf is working the ground and pound. Can Money escape?
LaBeouf lands a shot to the body.
Money can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Money tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Money is looking to improve his position but LaBeouf isn't that keen on the idea.
LaBeouf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Money regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shia LaBeouf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Money bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaBeouf's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Money or perhaps it was just good defense by LaBeouf, which made it look bad.
Money looks to land a left hand but LaBeouf moved out of range nicely.
LaBeouf moves out of range as Money strikes.
LaBeouf dodges the punch combination from Money.
LaBeouf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Money has his takedown stuffed
and LaBeouf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaBeouf throws a one two combo.
Gimme Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Money circles away quickly and effectively.
Money throws a head kick that misses.
LaBeouf staying out of range there.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Money throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaBeouf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Money avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Money pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LaBeouf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Money throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LaBeouf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Money tries for a takedown but LaBeouf circles away easily
and LaBeouf counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gimme Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money misses the body punch

so LaBeouf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Money tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaBeouf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
LaBeouf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Money is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaBeouf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.
Gimme Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBeouf working some strikes from top position.
Money is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
LaBeouf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LaBeouf distracts Money with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Money working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LaBeouf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LaBeouf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LaBeouf distracts Money with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
LaBeouf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

LaBeouf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LaBeouf has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Money looking for a guillotine here but LaBeouf defends easily.
Money trying to keep a closed guard but LaBeouf is proving a slippery customer.
LaBeouf cracks Money with a solid left hand.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Money throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

LaBeouf gets to his feet - Money follows without any prompting.
LaBeouf blocks a head kick by Money.
A telegraphed right hand from LaBeouf misses the target.

Money gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows LaBeouf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Money is trying to keep LaBeouf in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.
LaBeouf chips away with some ground and pound.
Money keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaBeouf is one step ahead there.
Money trying to keep a closed guard but LaBeouf is proving a slippery customer.
Shia LaBeouf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
LaBeouf landing with the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaBeouf 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Gimme Money stepped up to the mic, saying 'That's gonna cost me a pretty penny.'.