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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. McQuade has chosen Eyes of a Ranger as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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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
18 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from LaBeouf does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from LaBeouf. Those never looked like landing.
LaBeouf slips a jab from McQuade.
McQuade throws a sloppy head kick
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf misses with a two punch combination.
McQuade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQuade misses with a head kick.
LaBeouf tries for a takedown but McQuade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LaBeouf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LaBeouf backing away here, and McQuade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf throws a lazy head kick
and McQuade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
LaBeouf has clasped his hands together around McQuade's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by LaBeouf.
McQuade manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade is trying to control but can't.
McQuade pushes LaBeouf off looking to stand but LaBeouf dives back in and keeps control.
LaBeouf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf seems to be working for a kimura but McQuade defends the submission attempt.
McQuade keeping control of the position.
LaBeouf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McQuade's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LaBeouf is looking to take a break and control but McQuade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McQuade wants to control but LaBeouf is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but McQuade is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McQuade misses with a hook.
LaBeouf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McQuade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaBeouf.
McQuade throws a hook to the side of LaBeouf's head but LaBeouf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McQuade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McQuade avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.
McQuade is looking to clinch.
It appears LaBeouf was looking to counter with a kick there.
LaBeouf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like LaBeouf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQuade.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaBeouf.
McQuade tries to bum rush LaBeouf with a series of wild strikes but LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQuade throws a front kick that sends LaBeouf stumbling back into the cage.
LaBeouf misses with a straight left.
LaBeouf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McQuade can pounce on him.
McQuade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McQuade lands with a cross.
McQuade fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for LaBeouf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by LaBeouf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LaBeouf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuade.
It looked like LaBeouf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McQuade avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuade throws a right hand that LaBeouf ducks under and follows up with a left that LaBeouf also avoids with ease.
McQuade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and LaBeouf counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McQuade!
McQuade can't do much from the bottom here.
LaBeouf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McQuade manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McQuade misses with a right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McQuade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McQuade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaBeouf defending well as McQuade loads up on a big left hand.
McQuade misses the shot to the body.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McQuade's half guard.
McQuade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. LaBeouf is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade wants to improve his position but LaBeouf is controlling well.
LaBeouf escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade is looking to clinch but LaBeouf is avoiding it.
LaBeouf misses with the combination.
LaBeouf throws a lazy right hand but McQuade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McQuade is looking to land body kicks.
LaBeouf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McQuade misses with an uppercut.
LaBeouf stuns McQuade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LaBeouf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McQuade.
LaBeouf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
LaBeouf feints and then cracks McQuade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McQuade down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaBeouf.
McQuade is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
McQuade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
LaBeouf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McQuade can do to turn this around?
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McQuade! But no joy.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQuade moves away.
A little jabbing left from McQuade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McQuade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
McQuade avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBeouf. McQuade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Booker McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQuade loads up on a big right hand but LaBeouf slips the punch.
LaBeouf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McQuade throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Shia LaBeouf has been cut.
Shia LaBeouf is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by McQuade.
McQuade misses with a jab, cross combination.
McQuade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBeouf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McQuade is fending him off so far but LaBeouf persists. Nope, McQuade circles away and we're back to standing.
LaBeouf misses with a double jab.
McQuade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQuade wants it to stay on the feet.
McQuade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LaBeouf counters with a left and a right that stings McQuade.
McQuade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LaBeouf has time to react.
McQuade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Decent striking displayed by LaBeouf there.
McQuade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBeouf was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuade.
LaBeouf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade misses with a double jab.
LaBeouf appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuade with a nice cross.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
McQuade tries to clinch up but LaBeouf circles away and keeps his distance.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McQuade but McQuade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaBeouf stalks McQuade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McQuade's face. McQuade staggers backwards, shaken.
McQuade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
LaBeouf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that second 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.
LaBeouf throws a series of punches but McQuade moves out of range.
LaBeouf blocks a low kick nicely.
LaBeouf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from McQuade. No joy for LaBeouf on that attempt.
LaBeouf catches McQuade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McQuade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McQuade is looking to score with low kicks.
LaBeouf ducks under a wild hook from McQuade.
McQuade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaBeouf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from McQuade.
McQuade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LaBeouf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McQuade can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf scores with a jab.
LaBeouf staying out of range there.
McQuade fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LaBeouf checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from LaBeouf misses the target.
McQuade motions for LaBeouf to come forward. McQuade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf attempts a counter takedown but McQuade avoids it well and moves away.
LaBeouf takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
LaBeouf misses with an attempted mid kick.
McQuade misses with a body kick.
McQuade punishes LaBeouf's body with a nice straight punch.
LaBeouf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQuade manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf drives through with a takedown into McQuade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaBeouf postures up in McQuade's guard and throws a big left but McQuade blocks it.
McQuade has his feet on LaBeouf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
LaBeouf shoots in but no luck this time.
LaBeouf closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McQuade's guard.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but McQuade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaBeouf won't allow McQuade to get back to his feet.
McQuade is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McQuade is pulling down on LaBeouf's head to control his posture.
LaBeouf wants to pass the guard but McQuade is keeping the position.
LaBeouf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McQuade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LaBeouf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaBeouf tries for a takedown but McQuade circles away easily
and McQuade counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LaBeouf slips under a jab.
LaBeouf moves out of range as McQuade strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from LaBeouf misses the target.
McQuade moves out of range as LaBeouf strikes.
McQuade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McQuade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBeouf was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuade.
Nice shot lands for McQuade.
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McQuade is trying to defend but LaBeouf finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
LaBeouf is looking for a kimura but McQuade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for LaBeouf to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Booker McQuade just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Shia LaBeouf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
LaBeouf throws a lazy right hand but McQuade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick nicely.
McQuade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McQuade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McQuade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LaBeouf slips under a jab from McQuade.
McQuade misses with a straight right.
McQuade throws a shot from downtown. LaBeouf moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade moves out of range of the strikes.
LaBeouf throws a big shot that misses.
And McQuade responds with a good body kick, but LaBeouf manages to step out the way in time.
LaBeouf blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade misses with a looping right.
LaBeouf connects with the punch.
McQuade wants to slow LaBeouf down by chopping away at his legs.
McQuade misses with a left hand
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McQuade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McQuade throws a body punch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
That kick from McQuade tenderised LaBeouf's leg. LaBeouf is trying to keep his angry face on.
LaBeouf misses with a wild body shot.
LaBeouf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQuade.
LaBeouf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McQuade plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses.
LaBeouf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaBeouf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McQuade defends it well.
McQuade has one foot on LaBeouf's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from McQuade.
LaBeouf throws a right hand that McQuade ducks under and follows up with a left that McQuade also avoids with ease.
McQuade tries to clinch but LaBeouf moves out of range.
McQuade has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McQuade to the mat! McQuade manages to get full guard.
McQuade has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. LaBeouf is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
I was talking to LaBeouf's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
LaBeouf avoiding damage as McQuade throws knees to the body.
LaBeouf looking for a takedown.
LaBeouf avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuade.
McQuade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LaBeouf takes an elbow to the temple.
LaBeouf is trying to trip McQuade. He has hold of a leg but McQuade is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. LaBeouf persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
LaBeouf throws a big elbow that misses.
McQuade wants to sweep here but LaBeouf controlling him for the moment.
McQuade working a defensive guard but LaBeouf manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McQuade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
LaBeouf goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McQuade has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for LaBeouf but great work by McQuade.
LaBeouf sneaks back into half guard.
LaBeouf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McQuade is working away from the top position though.
McQuade decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker McQuade dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
McQuade throws a nice looking combination but LaBeouf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LaBeouf lands with a nice body kick.
McQuade scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by McQuade.
LaBeouf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McQuade moves away.
McQuade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LaBeouf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McQuade to the ground. LaBeouf is now in McQuade's guard.
LaBeouf postures up in McQuade's guard and throws a big left but McQuade blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade wants to stand up but LaBeouf is controlling him.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but McQuade keeps moving.
LaBeouf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but McQuade keeps moving.
McQuade wriggles free and stands up.
McQuade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQuade throws a body kick that misses.
McQuade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaBeouf throws a lazy right hand but McQuade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LaBeouf with a poor takedown
and McQuade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McQuade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade swings away with a body shot that misses
and McQuade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LaBeouf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McQuade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McQuade tries to score with a low kick but LaBeouf moves his leg out of the way.
McQuade falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaBeouf counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
LaBeouf cracks a nice hook into McQuade's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
LaBeouf throws a big counter combination but McQuade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
McQuade misses with a body shot
and LaBeouf counters with a series of strikes. McQuade will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBeouf. McQuade does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McQuade throws a poor cross that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McQuade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LaBeoufs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McQuade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaBeouf moves away.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by McQuade.
LaBeouf tries to bum rush McQuade with a series of wild strikes but McQuade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from LaBeouf is defended easily by McQuade.
McQuade throws out a powerful jab.
McQuade tries to clinch up.
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McQuade defends it nicely.
LaBeouf moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcQuade.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf!
Shia LaBeouf retains his lightweight title!
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