PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino's entrance music is RAW (backwards). A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying LaBeouf's choice of entrance music: Riptide. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shia LaBeouf was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Gambino
vs
LaBeouf

182 cm
40
166 lbs
33 - 21 - 0

178 cm
42
165 lbs
33 - 32 - 4

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 32 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino lands a nice looking body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaBeouf tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Gambino misses.
Gambino misses with an uppercut.
Donk. LaBeouf catches Gambino right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Gambino does no damage.
Gambino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gambino misses with a head kick.
LaBeouf misses with a kick to the body.
Gambino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gambino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Gambino moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaBeouf.
Gambino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gambino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
LaBeouf throws a push kick but Gambino slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from LaBeouf. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Gambino misses the target.
LaBeouf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gambino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gambino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LaBeouf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gambino tries to bum rush LaBeouf with a series of wild strikes but LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaBeouf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf tries for a takedown but Gambino circles away easily
and Gambino counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambino slips under a jab from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf shoots in for a double leg but Gambino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gambino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Childish Gambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Gambino misses with a body shot.
Gambino has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throws a lazy uppercut
and LaBeouf counters with a two punch combo.
LaBeouf moves away from the strike by Gambino.
Gambino misses with a few strikes there.

LaBeouf dives in and scores a takedown into Gambino's guard.

Gambino has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. LaBeouf has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Gambino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gambino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaBeouf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LaBeouf throws a wild body kick that Gambino sees coming a mile off.
LaBeouf has his takedown stuffed
and Gambino counters with a two punch combo.
LaBeouf throws a poor cross that misses
and Gambino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaBeouf misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by LaBeouf - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaBeouf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Gambino.
Gambino misses with a wild combination.

LaBeouf scores with a takedown into Gambino's guard.

Gambino has his feet on LaBeouf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gambino misses with a looping left.
Gambino falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambino lands a right hook to the body.
Gambino misses with a two punch combination.
Gambino throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf slips a jab and a cross from Gambino.
LaBeouf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gambino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaBeouf manages to avoid it.
LaBeouf avoids a punch combination nicely.
LaBeouf connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambino tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a combination
and Gambino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Childish Gambino will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

LaBeouf connects with a body shot.
Gambino throws out a powerful jab.
Childish Gambino is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gambino cracks LaBeouf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Gambino lands.
Gambino scores with a jab to the body.
Gambino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LaBeouf to score with a decent uppercut.
LaBeouf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gambino if he has to take too many more of those.
Gambino misses with a straight right.
LaBeouf has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambino.
A nice side step and LaBeouf releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

LaBeouf scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
LaBeouf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gambino wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf misses with a head shot. Gambino uses the momentum to regain guard.
Gambino wants to stand up but LaBeouf is controlling him.
LaBeouf throws a big right hand that misses.
LaBeouf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gambino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaBeouf trying to control but Gambino is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gambino keeping full guard, as LaBeouf tries to pass.
Gambino wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
LaBeouf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gambino wants to stand and escape but LaBeouf is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Gambino.
Gambino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gambino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as LaBeouf backs up against the cage.
LaBeouf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LaBeouf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
Childish Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throws a leg kick that misses.
LaBeouf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gambino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Childish Gambino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambino misses with a double jab.
A solid body kick from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gambino to counter with a crisp jab.
Gambino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gambino throws a right and a left that LaBeouf avoids nicely.
Gambino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaBeouf can do to turn this around?
LaBeouf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gambino to score with a decent uppercut.
Gambino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from LaBeouf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gambino thuds his right hand into LaBeouf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gambino scores with a decent looking hook.
LaBeouf looks to land a combination but Gambino avoids it well.
Gambino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from LaBeouf misses.
Gambino throws a head kick that LaBeouf semi-blocks.
Gambino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBeouf was well out of range. Poor timing from Gambino.
Despite the aggression on LaBeouf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
LaBeouf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gambino tries to avoid it but LaBeouf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gambino to the ground. Gambino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gambino lands with a nice combination. LaBeouf backs away looking to recover.
LaBeouf throws a lazy uppercut
and Gambino counters with a one-two to the body.
LaBeouf slips a jab and a cross from Gambino.
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for LaBeouf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Childish Gambino dominated that second round.
That's time! Gambino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gambino slips under a jab from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf lands a jab to Gambino's midsection.
Gambino on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
LaBeouf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gambino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gambino throws a lazy uppercut
and LaBeouf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LaBeouf with a poor takedown
and Gambino counters with a three punch combo that has LaBeouf backing up. LaBeouf nods at Gambino to acknowledge the strikes.
Gambino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gambino avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.

Gambino gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaBeouf postures up in Gambino's guard and throws a big left but Gambino blocks it.
Childish Gambino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gambino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Gambino keeps moving.

LaBeouf stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Gambino throws up his legs and catches LaBeouf in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! LaBeouf tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Gambino! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Childish Gambino!
Childish Gambino was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.