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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. LaBeouf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Riptide. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class 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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland tries a low kick but LaBeouf avoids it.
Van Kirkland is looking to score with low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Van Kirkland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow LaBeouf down.
LaBeouf jabs at Van Kirkland's body.
Van Kirkland scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Kirkland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaBeouf on the side of the head.
Van Kirkland moves forwards but LaBeouf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland gets caught napping as LaBeouf dives in and scores a takedown. Van Kirkland manages to retain guard.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Van Kirkland keeps moving.
LaBeouf is in close to Van Kirkland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Kirkland is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Kirkland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaBeouf is looking for a triangle but Van Kirkland pushes his legs off easily.
LaBeouf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaBeouf working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Van Kirkland has passed into half guard!
LaBeouf actively working from the bottom here.
Van Kirkland wants to pass to mount but LaBeouf is defending the position.
Van Kirkland is working hard here to advance position.
LaBeouf is trying to stand up here but Van Kirkland is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf trying to get back to full guard but Van Kirkland takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
LaBeouf wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
LaBeouf manages to reverse the position and now he's in Van Kirkland's guard. Nice work there by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf throwing strikes but missing.
LaBeouf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Kirkland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf stands and steps away. Van Kirkland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A low kick from Van Kirkland misses
and LaBeouf counters with a takedown into 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.
Van Kirkland tries to improve position but can't.
LaBeouf decides to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf staying out of range there.
LaBeouf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
LaBeouf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Kirkland slaps away a takedown attempt from LaBeouf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Kirkland falls off balance throwing a combination
letting LaBeouf counter with a right hand.
LaBeouf takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vladimir Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf misses with a double jab.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but it's checked well by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
Van Kirkland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LaBeouf clobbers Van Kirkland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
LaBeouf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaBeouf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Kirkland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Kirkland throws a lazy uppercut
and LaBeouf counters with a left to the body.
Van Kirkland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Kirkland throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Kirkland. LaBeouf does a little dance to reset his feet.
LaBeouf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and LaBeouf duly obliges.
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!
Van Kirkland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised LaBeouf's leg. LaBeouf is trying to keep his angry face on.
LaBeouf scores with a hook.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBeouf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
LaBeouf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
LaBeouf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Kirkland takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
LaBeouf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Kirkland walks into a jab.
Van Kirkland lands a body shot.
Van Kirkland throws a right and a left that LaBeouf avoids nicely.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from LaBeouf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as LaBeouf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut
and Van Kirkland counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Kirkland tries to land a leg kick but LaBeouf saw it coming and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf connects with the punch.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Kirkland with a jab.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but Van Kirkland shows good takedown defense.
Van Kirkland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LaBeouf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Kirkland scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland thows a leg kick but LaBeouf checks it
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Kirkland is looking to wear down LaBeouf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a wild body kick that LaBeouf sees coming a mile off.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Kirkland thows a leg kick but LaBeouf checks it
and LaBeouf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Kirkland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaBeouf throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick by LaBeouf misses
enabling Van Kirkland to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Kirkland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LaBeouf at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Kirkland. That's going to slow LaBeouf down.
Van Kirkland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LaBeouf takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Van Kirkland misses
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Kirkland throws a looping overhand right but LaBeouf ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from LaBeouf.
A slow jab from LaBeouf misses its intended target.
LaBeouf lands a nice looking body shot.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland motions for LaBeouf to come forward. Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van Kirkland defends it well.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Kirkland tries to sprawl but LaBeouf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Kirkland is trying to stand.
LaBeouf is looking to advance position but Van Kirkland won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaBeouf is thwarting Van Kirkland's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland pivots, looking for a leg kick but LaBeouf is out of range and Van Kirkland settles back down.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
LaBeouf slips a jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaBeoufs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LaBeouf cracks Van Kirkland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Kirkland tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LaBeouf is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaBeouf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kirkland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Kirkland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Kirkland lands with a good body shot.
A head kick by Van Kirkland misses
and LaBeouf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Kirkland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LaBeouf content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Kirkland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Kirkland looking to control.
LaBeouf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Kirkland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LaBeouf postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
LaBeouf passes Van Kirkland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van Kirkland is looking for a sweep. LaBeouf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is looking for a kimura here.
LaBeouf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van Kirkland is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LaBeouf is keen to just control but Van Kirkland is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Van Kirkland misses with a body kick.
LaBeouf avoids the body shot from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a left hand
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LaBeouf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Kirkland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
LaBeouf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Kirkland avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shia LaBeouf just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Van Kirkland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Kirkland moves out of range as LaBeouf strikes.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
LaBeouf cracks Van Kirkland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as LaBeouf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Kirkland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kirkland avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
LaBeouf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Kirkland throws a low kick but LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf moves out of range as Van Kirkland throws a body kick.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and LaBeouf moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland lands with a kick to the temple. LaBeouf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick but LaBeouf sees it coming and moves out of range.
LaBeouf tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Kirkland throws the kick towards the body but LaBeouf avoids it.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Kirkland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
Van Kirkland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Kirkland throws a series of punches but LaBeouf avoids them all with ease.
LaBeouf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Kirkland pinned against the cage. Van Kirkland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland just misses with a punch to the body.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kirkland was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Kirkland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Kirkland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kirkland throws a solid leg kick but LaBeouf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LaBeouf.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaBeouf is defended easily by Van Kirkland.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Kirkland, right into the meat.
Van Kirkland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but Van Kirkland avoids them all with ease.
LaBeouf misses with a few strikes there.
Van Kirkland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick which misses LaBeouf's front leg but catches the back leg as LaBeouf tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland lands a really nice looking cross but LaBeouf seems unphased.
LaBeouf blocks a low kick nicely.
LaBeouf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Kirkland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LaBeouf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LaBeouf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but LaBeouf checks it.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Kirkland cracks LaBeouf with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LaBeouf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Kirkland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaBeouf tries to land a body kick
and Van Kirkland counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Van Kirkland had his way with Shia LaBeouf in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Van Kirkland swinging wildly here.
Van Kirkland swings away with a body shot that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a left and a right that stings Van Kirkland.
LaBeouf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
LaBeouf tries to land a front kick but Van Kirkland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A cross from LaBeouf lands.
A bone on bone clash there as LaBeouf blocks the leg kick.
Van Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but LaBeouf checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
LaBeouf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
LaBeouf misses the shot to the body.
LaBeouf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from LaBeouf misses its intended target.
Van Kirkland swings widly with a right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Kirkland is defending against the submission attempts here by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Van Kirkland moves into full guard.
Van Kirkland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland wants to sweep here but LaBeouf controlling him for the moment.
LaBeouf postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Kirkland is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of LaBeouf, into his guard.
Van Kirkland wants to stand but LaBeouf is controlling his posture from full guard.
LaBeouf looking for a sweep. Not yet LaBeouf, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaBeouf is keeping the position for now.
LaBeouf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaBeouf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Kirkland is aware though and is defending well.
LaBeouf is looking to sweep but instead, Van Kirkland has passed into half guard.
LaBeouf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Kirkland pulls his head out easily.
Shia LaBeouf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Kirkland trying to control from half guard but LaBeouf is working away.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LaBeouf gets back to full guard.
Van Kirkland trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
LaBeouf has his foot on Van Kirkland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Kirkland works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Kirkland looking to pass the guard.
LaBeouf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think LaBeouf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf is the new lightweight champion!
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