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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elias Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Virtanen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Haittavaikutus - Matkalla. The crowd seem to be enjoying LaBeouf's choice of entrance music: Kyoto. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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171 lbs
11 - 3 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Virtanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virtanen digs a good body shot into LaBeouf's ribs.
LaBeouf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elias Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf takes a swing at Virtanen's ribcage but misses.
Virtanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Virtanen throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Virtanen tries to clinch but LaBeouf is having none of it.
Virtanen throws a leg kick but LaBeouf checks it.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaBeouf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Virtanen.
LaBeouf gets tackled into the cage by Virtanen. Virtanen maintains the clinch.
LaBeouf looking for a takedown.
Virtanen lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen gets underhooks to prevent LaBeouf's takedown attempt.
Virtanen lands an elbow just above LaBeouf 's eye.
It looks like Shia LaBeouf has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen scores with a shot to the side of LaBeouf's head.
Virtanen scores with a knee to the head.
LaBeouf wants a takedown.
Elias Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf blocks an elbow strike from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands an elbow inside that LaBeouf shrugs off.
Virtanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Virtanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virtanen lands with a short shot to the head.
Virtanen misses with a body punch.
Virtanen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaBeouf.
Virtanen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LaBeouf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LaBeouf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Virtanen landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands a nice uppercut.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the head.
Virtanen lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Virtanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Virtanen.
Virtanen lands an elbow that stopped LaBeouf in his tracks for a moment.
Virtanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Virtanen fails to land.
LaBeouf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Virtanen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaBeouf.
Knees to the body from Virtanen.
Virtanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the head but LaBeouf blocks with his arms.
Virtanen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LaBeouf blocks it with crossed arms.
LaBeouf turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
LaBeouf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LaBeouf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
LaBeouf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virtanen keeps working.
LaBeouf working the ground and pound but Virtanen is defending the strikes.
LaBeouf is working Virtanen over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Virtanen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
LaBeouf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaBeouf tries to pass to full mount but Virtanen defends it.
LaBeouf trying to control from Virtanen's half guard. Virtanen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
LaBeouf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Virtanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LaBeouf's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf is looking for a triangle but Virtanen pushes his legs off easily.
LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Virtanen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Virtanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Virtanen lands a leg kick that knocks LaBeouf off balance momentarily.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense.
Virtanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virtanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Virtanen misses with a head kick.
LaBeouf walks forward, straight into a front kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen tries to land a body kick
and LaBeouf makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Virtanen has LaBeouf up against the cage in a clinch.
Virtanen lands an elbow inside that LaBeouf shrugs off.
Virtanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virtanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen presses LaBeouf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virtanen landing knees to the body.
Virtanen pushes LaBeouf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LaBeouf is breathing heavily.
Virtanen lands a knee to the body.
Virtanen lands a damaging elbow.
Virtanen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Virtanen lands a nice elbow.
Virtanen misses with an elbow strike.
Virtanen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Virtanen misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Virtanen, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Virtanen staying out of range there.
Elias Virtanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Virtanen sizes up LaBeouf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Virtanen lands with a shot to the body.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
LaBeouf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Virtanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses LaBeouf's sensitive parts.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen throws a body kick that misses.
Virtanen thuds his shin into the meat of LaBeouf's side.
Virtanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Virtanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf tries to bum rush Virtanen with a series of wild strikes but Virtanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Virtanen clinches up against the cage.
Virtanen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Elias Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Virtanen breaks the clinch.
Virtanen connects with a looping right hand.
LaBeouf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LaBeouf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elias Virtanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Virtanen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaBeouf throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Virtanen. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Virtanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. LaBeouf doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Virtanen lands.
Virtanen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LaBeouf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Virtanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Virtanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Virtanen slaps away a takedown attempt from LaBeouf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Virtanen throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen throws a head kick that half lands.
LaBeouf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virtanen. Virtanen obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Virtanen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Virtanen is looking to slow LaBeouf down with leg kicks.
Virtanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Virtanen rather than just go for the knockout.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
Virtanen lands a head kick. LaBeouf smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Virtanen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Virtanen leaves LaBeouf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Virtanen throws a head kick that half lands.
Virtanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LaBeouf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Virtanen tries to clinch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaBeouf shoots in and drives through. Virtanen sprawls well.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but Virtanen shows good takedown defense.
Elias Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Virtanen cracks the inside of LaBeouf's front leg.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Virtanen.
LaBeouf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Virtanen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Virtanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaBeouf.
Virtanen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen thumps LaBeouf with a low kick.
Virtanen pushes LaBeouf away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen lands a nice hook to LaBeouf's body. LaBeouf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
Virtanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaBeouf can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Virtanen.
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.
LaBeouf is trying to break free.
LaBeouf has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Virtanen.
Virtanen working aggressively here.
Virtanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LaBeouf.
Virtanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LaBeouf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Virtanen trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Virtanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Virtanen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
LaBeouf is trying to pull guard but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage.
Virtanen connects with a nasty looking knee right to LaBeouf's face.
Virtanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Virtanen lands a damaging elbow.
Virtanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Virtanen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaBeouf is defended easily by Virtanen.
Virtanen throws a front kick that sends LaBeouf stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaBeouf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Virtanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Virtanen trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virtanen with a knee to the head.
Virtanen is trying to break the clinch but LaBeouf has him pressed against the cage.
Virtanen unloads a knee to the mid-section. LaBeouf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virtanen manages to break the clinch.
Virtanen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LaBeouf at a distance.
LaBeouf closes the distance and clinches up with Virtanen, looking for a takedown. LaBeouf pushes Virtanen against the cage but Virtanen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Virtanen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Virtanen.
Virtanen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LaBeouf's calf.
Virtanen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Virtanen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Virtanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Virtanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LaBeouf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Virtanen is fending him off so far but LaBeouf persists. Nope, Virtanen circles away and we're back to standing.
LaBeouf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaBeouf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Virtanen scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
Elias Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Virtanen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A thudding body kick lands there by Virtanen!
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaBeouf manages to avoid it.
Virtanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck for LaBeouf with that takedown attempt.
Virtanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but LaBeouf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LaBeouf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaBeouf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Virtanen connects with a high kick.
Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen scores with a hook to the body. LaBeouf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Virtanen.
Virtanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a takedown attempt - Virtanen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Virtanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses.
Virtanen scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Virtanen lands but LaBeouf takes it in his stride.
LaBeouf looks to land a combination but Virtanen avoids it well.
Virtanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles LaBeouf. LaBeouf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice cross by Virtanen.
LaBeouf slips under a jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Virtanen jabs LaBeouf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LaBeouf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Virtanen.
Virtanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaBeouf blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Virtanen.
Virtanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LaBeouf looks to land a combination but Virtanen avoids it well.
Virtanen clinches up against the cage.
Virtanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen lands a good knee to the midsection. LaBeouf won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Virtanen had his way with Shia LaBeouf in that round.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Virtanen stuffs the takedown.
Virtanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virtanen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaBeouf. That did some damage!
LaBeouf cracks Virtanen with a good jab.
Virtanen thows a body kick. LaBeouf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Virtanen works the jab nicely.
No joy there for LaBeouf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Virtanen lands a leg kick that knocks LaBeouf off balance momentarily.
Virtanen throws a shot to the body.
Virtanen lands a head kick. LaBeouf smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
LaBeouf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
LaBeouf is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Virtanen lands a nice shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virtanen.
Virtanen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LaBeouf on the side of the head.
Virtanen lets loose with a powerful body kick. LaBeouf will feel that in the morning.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Virtanen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LaBeouf tries for a takedown but Virtanen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Virtanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LaBeouf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Virtanen closes the distance and clinches.
Virtanen landing knees to the body.
Virtanen misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaBeouf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elias Virtanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Virtanen misses with some punches.
LaBeouf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Elias Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Virtanen tries a knee to the head but LaBeouf blocks it.
LaBeouf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Virtanen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Virtanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LaBeouf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Virtanen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Virtanen avoids them all with ease.
LaBeouf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Virtanen keeps LaBeouf at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Virtanen.
Virtanen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Virtanen misses with a hook. LaBeouf ducked under it nicely.
LaBeouf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick nicely.
Virtanen throws a push kick but LaBeouf slaps the foot to one side.
Virtanen forces LaBeouf back against the cage and clinches.
LaBeouf goes for a takedown attempt but Virtanen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf shoots in and drives through. Virtanen sprawls well.
Virtanen scores with a nice body kick.
Virtanen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Virtanen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice jab there from Virtanen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaBeouf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaBeouf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to avoid it but LaBeouf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virtanen to the ground. Virtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LaBeouf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Virtanen finds it's way round the side to connect with LaBeouf's head.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Virtanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Virtanen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Virtanen!
Elias Virtanen retains his lightweight title!
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