PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 3050 p4p, 320 weight class) and Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 2294 p4p, 258 weight class). LaBeouf's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Riptide. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LaBeouf
vs
Kazakov

178 cm
48
165 lbs
39 - 36 - 4

163 cm
33
168 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 39 - 36 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasilliy Kazakov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazakov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaBeouf.
Kazakov shoots in for a double leg but LaBeouf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LaBeouf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kazakov misses with a takedown attempt - LaBeouf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kazakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kazakov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaBeouf lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaBeouf.
Kazakov looks to throw the jab but LaBeouf is out of range.
It looked like LaBeouf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kazakov.
Kazakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LaBeouf defends it nicely.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilliy Kazakov.
Nice cross by LaBeouf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBeouf. Kazakov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kazakov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
LaBeouf misses with a kick to the body

and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaBeouf won't be happy with that.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf stops Kazakov from passing to mount.
Kazakov working the ground and pound.
Kazakov tries to score with some ground and pound. LaBeouf controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kazakov scores with punches from side control.

Kazakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaBeouf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Kazakov is trying to get an arm triangle but LaBeouf is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov gets to mount! LaBeouf was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kazakov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. LaBeouf can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
LaBeouf can't escape the position.
LaBeouf regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LaBeouf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov.
LaBeouf is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kazakov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kazakov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kazakov moves to back control.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.
Kazakov is working the ground and pound. Can LaBeouf escape?
Kazakov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting LaBeouf!
LaBeouf trying to get back to his feet but Kazakov is in full control for now.
Kazakov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

LaBeouf is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kazakov gets his way!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

LaBeouf is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kazakov gets his way!
Kazakov lands with a hammerfist to the side of LaBeouf's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf is trying to stand back up.
Kazakov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kazakov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kazakov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kazakov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kazakov closes the distance and clinches up with LaBeouf, looking for a takedown. Kazakov pushes LaBeouf against the cage but LaBeouf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LaBeouf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and LaBeouf wants it to stay on the feet.
LaBeouf throws a lazy body kick

and Kazakov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kazakov.

LaBeouf has his feet on Kazakov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaBeouf manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilliy Kazakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kazakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazakov fails to land the takedown.
LaBeouf misses with a head kick.
A low kick from LaBeouf is predictable there

and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaBeouf won't be happy with that.

LaBeouf sneaks out the side door and pushes Kazakov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kazakov shoots in for a takedown but LaBeouf shows good takedown defense.
LaBeouf throws a quick counter head kick but Kazakov was just out of range.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilliy Kazakov.
LaBeouf swings for the body but Kazakov moves out of range.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazakov was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
Kazakov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from LaBeouf both land. Nice combination.
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
Kazakov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf works the jab nicely.
LaBeouf looks to score with a jab to the body but Kazakov is just out of range.
LaBeouf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kazakov fails with a takedown attempt.
It appears LaBeouf was looking to counter with a kick there.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
Kazakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaBeouf thows a leg kick but Kazakov checks it

and Kazakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. LaBeouf won't be happy with that.
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!
Kazakov wants to control but LaBeouf is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kazakov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazakov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Kazakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaBeouf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LaBeouf stops Kazakov from passing to mount.

Kazakov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but LaBeouf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Kazakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LaBeouf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Kazakov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LaBeouf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is trying to get back to his feet.

Kazakov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
LaBeouf is trying to buck Kazakov off.
Kazakov tries to advance to mount but can't.
LaBeouf is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kazakov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kazakov moves into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kazakov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
LaBeouf tries to buck Kazakov off but he can't manage it.

Kazakov has control of LaBeouf's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and LaBeouf regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kazakov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
LaBeouf's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Kazakov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kazakov controlling the position easily from mount.
LaBeouf is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kazakov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaBeouf sprawls well. LaBeouf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazakov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazakov is trying hard to land a takedown here. LaBeouf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaBeouf tries to land a front kick but Kazakov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LaBeouf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kazakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LaBeouf defends it nicely.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasilliy Kazakov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazakov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LaBeouf tries to avoid it but Kazakov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LaBeouf to the ground. LaBeouf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that Kazakov avoids nicely.
Kazakov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
LaBeouf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kazakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.

Kazakov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kazakov tries to pass to full mount but LaBeouf defends it.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.
Vasilliy Kazakov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kazakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaBeouf is just riding it out for now. Kazakov eventually gives up the hold.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
LaBeouf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kazakov is working away from the top position though.
Kazakov is looking to advance position but LaBeouf won't allow it.
LaBeouf is looking to escape.
Kazakov is keen to just control but LaBeouf is a slippery customer.

Kazakov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LaBeouf is looking to escape.
Kazakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazakov looking to control but LaBeouf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LaBeouf tries to buck Kazakov off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Kazakov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
LaBeouf takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kazakov tries to control but LaBeouf wriggling away.
LaBeouf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kazakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LaBeouf sees it coming and defends easily.
Kazakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kazakov stops LaBeouf from getting back to his feet.

Kazakov seems to be working for a kimura but LaBeouf defends the submission attempt.
LaBeouf wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazakov trying to control from half guard but LaBeouf is working away.

Kazakov is looking for submissions but instead, LaBeouf has regained full guard.
Kazakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kazakov won't allow LaBeouf to get back to his feet.

LaBeouf wriggles free and stands up.
Sloppy strikes from LaBeouf. Those never looked like landing.
Kazakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and LaBeouf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kazakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kazakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
An attempted straight right counter from LaBeouf misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shia LaBeouf.
I think LaBeouf 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!