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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Vai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gut You. Shia LaBeouf has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Vai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as LaBeouf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vai closes the distance and clinches up with LaBeouf, looking for a takedown. Vai pushes LaBeouf against the cage but LaBeouf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as LaBeouf blocks the leg kick.
Vai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vai wants to control from the top but LaBeouf keeps moving.
Vai looking to pass the guard.
LaBeouf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
LaBeouf wants to hit a switch here but Vai passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for LaBeouf there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vai looking to finish LaBeouf with some ground and pound. This is bad for LaBeouf!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaBeouf is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vai misses with a head shot.
Vai controlling the pace for now.
LaBeouf tries to lock up and control but Vai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vai controlling the pace for now.
Vai landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vai landing shots from mount.
LaBeouf tries to lock up and control but Vai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LaBeouf in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Vai.
Vai connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
LaBeouf is in a horrible position here. Vai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Vai connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vai controlling from the full mount.
Vai raining down shots from the mount!
LaBeouf is in a horrible position here. Vai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vai cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
LaBeouf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LaBeouf is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
LaBeouf tries to lock up and control but Vai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vai lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vai lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vai with good strikes from the mount here!
Vai scores with a couple of good head shots there.
LaBeouf is trying desperately to improve position.
Vai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vai landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vai postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. LaBeouf looks a forlorn figure.
Vai raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LaBeouf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by LaBeouf.
Vai closes the distance and clinches up with LaBeouf, looking for a takedown. Vai pushes LaBeouf against the cage but LaBeouf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LaBeouf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vai tries a low kick but LaBeouf avoids it.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that Vai avoids nicely.
LaBeouf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LaBeouf looking for a sweep. Not yet LaBeouf, not yet.
Vai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe Vai has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vai sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vai trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Vai hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vai moves into the clinch.
Vai is working for takedown but LaBeouf is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf gets underhooks to prevent Vai's takedown attempt.
Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Vai.
Vai tries for a takedown but LaBeouf manages to get underhooks.
LaBeouf gets underhooks to prevent Vai's takedown attempt.
Vai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vai drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaBeouf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vai has managed to clinch.
LaBeouf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vai has him pressed against the cage.
LaBeouf has had enough of the clinch but Vai keeps him there for the moment.
Vai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vai tries to circle away but LaBeouf has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LaBeouf is defending well.
Vai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LaBeouf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vai tries to score a body lock takedown but LaBeouf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vai looking for a takedown.
Vai is looking to take this one to the mat.
LaBeouf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vai blocks a head kick by LaBeouf.
Vai throws out a leg kick but LaBeouf moves out of range and Vai only half commits.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaBeouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vai avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vai throws a low kick but it's checked well by LaBeouf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vai wants to land a leg kick but LaBeouf is out of range.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf misses with a hook. Vai ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Vai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Vai avoids them all with ease.
Vai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging LaBeouf to the ground. Vai is now in LaBeouf's guard.
LaBeouf working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaBeouf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vai controlling from the top position.
Vai trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vai lands a couple of digs.
LaBeouf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vai is controlling him.
LaBeouf keeping full guard, as Vai tries to pass.
Vai throws a big right hand that misses.
Vai won't allow LaBeouf to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is looking to stand up but Vai isn't so interested in that idea.
Vai stays in close to LaBeouf's body and controls the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vai drives through and clinches with LaBeouf against the cage.
Vai drops down looking for an ankle pick but LaBeouf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vai throws a leg kick
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf feints a jab promting Vai to slip. LaBeouf then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LaBeouf, as that shot connected.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vai thows a leg kick but LaBeouf checks it
and LaBeouf counters with a left to the body.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that Vai avoids nicely.
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
Vai shoots in but LaBeouf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a jab but it's blocked by Vai.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
Vai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LaBeouf sprawls well. LaBeouf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vai 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 Joe Vai.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the leg kick from Vai.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Vai.
I've got Vai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Vai!
In his post fight interview, Joe Vai started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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