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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
30 - 27 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but LaBeouf seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from LaBeouf. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson cracks LaBeouf with an open hand slap.
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LaBeouf, pushing him back against the cage.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
LaBeouf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
LaBeouf manages to break the clinch.
LaBeouf fails with the takedown
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Anderson.
LaBeouf throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LaBeouf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from LaBeouf misses the target.
LaBeouf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LaBeouf.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shia LaBeouf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson misses with a hook.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LaBeouf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and LaBeouf counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaBeouf controls the pace.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LaBeouf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LaBeouf with a nice head shot there.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anderson keeping full guard, as LaBeouf tries to pass.
LaBeouf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaBeouf wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
LaBeouf preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
LaBeouf preventing the sweep.
LaBeouf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
LaBeouf with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaBeouf landing with the ground and pound.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LaBeouf preventing the sweep.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
LaBeouf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LaBeouf working a defensive guard here.
LaBeouf is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
LaBeouf is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice jab there from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
LaBeouf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a push kick but LaBeouf slaps the foot to one side.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
LaBeouf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
LaBeouf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
LaBeouf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LaBeouf there as he acknowledges the shot.
LaBeouf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but LaBeouf moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LaBeouf checks a leg kick.
LaBeouf dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on LaBeouf's head and hops out.
Anderson thinks about the counter body kick.
LaBeouf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson 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 misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaBeouf.
Anderson tries to clinch but LaBeouf is having none of it.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaBeouf slips a jab from Anderson.
LaBeouf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from LaBeouf.
Sparky Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaBeouf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anderson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
LaBeouf lands a few punches from side control.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson taking a bit of punishment here - LaBeouf scoring with strikes.
LaBeouf decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Anderson lands a nice hook to LaBeouf's body. LaBeouf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
LaBeouf tries to counter with a takedown but Anderson is quick to defend against it.
Sparky Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a series of punches but LaBeouf moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
LaBeouf thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaBeouf slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson lands a jab.
LaBeouf tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses LaBeouf's sensitive parts.
A left lands for Anderson.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
LaBeouf feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LaBeouf is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 misses with a double jab.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LaBeouf.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped LaBeouf's head back.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LaBeouf counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at LaBeouf to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LaBeouf can pounce on him.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
LaBeouf misses with a kick to the body.
Anderson jabs LaBeouf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LaBeouf takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
LaBeouf misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaBeouf moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnderson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
LaBeouf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by LaBeouf.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LaBeouf on the side of the head.
LaBeouf throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson checks a low kick from LaBeouf.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson misses with a hook. LaBeouf ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
LaBeouf tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
LaBeouf lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Anderson is pressing down on LaBeouf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
LaBeouf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LaBeouf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaBeouf throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaBeouf's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
LaBeouf working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
LaBeouf trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
LaBeouf has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anderson!
LaBeouf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anderson trying to control the position but LaBeouf is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBeouf tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson working away.
LaBeouf looks to move to half guard but instead Anderson has passed into mount! Damn!
LaBeouf can't escape the position.
Anderson with shots to the head and body - LaBeouf looks very uncomfortable down there.
LaBeouf tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sparky Anderson just about did enough to take it.
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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaBeouf.
Anderson stuns LaBeouf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LaBeouf moves away from the strike by Anderson.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaBeouf was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook
and LaBeouf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LaBeouf tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as LaBeouf blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. LaBeouf doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Anderson avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
LaBeouf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
LaBeouf throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. LaBeouf is in Anderson's guard.
Anderson has LaBeouf pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
LaBeouf stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
LaBeouf throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaBeouf's guard. Nice move by Anderson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
LaBeouf tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
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!
Anderson prevents LaBeouf from standing back up.
LaBeouf with the active half guard here but Anderson passes nicely into side control.
LaBeouf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is working hard here to advance position.
LaBeouf is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
LaBeouf is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LaBeouf is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
LaBeouf trying to control momentarily.
Anderson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Anderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
BOOM! LaBeouf connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anderson is wriggling around trying to escape.
LaBeouf pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
LaBeouf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten LaBeouf somewhat.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy body kick from Anderson
and LaBeouf counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that.
Anderson is trying to keep LaBeouf in close.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
LaBeouf trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LaBeouf throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson throws a leg kick but LaBeouf moved away.
LaBeouf avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
LaBeouf thinks about countering with a body kick.
LaBeouf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson jabs LaBeouf right on the nose. LaBeouf blinks but takes it well.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and LaBeouf counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
LaBeouf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a one-two to the body.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by LaBeouf.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
LaBeouf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LaBeouf fails with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
LaBeouf misses with a two punch combination.
LaBeouf throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LaBeouf.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the strikes.
LaBeouf changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Anderson.
LaBeouf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LaBeouf.
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 big left from Anderson misses.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
LaBeouf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A solid body kick from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is looking to score with low kicks.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaBeouf misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Anderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shia LaBeouf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new lightweight champion!
Sparky Anderson made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview.
The defeated Shia LaBeouf had this to say: 'how about we end this rivalry with a trilogy fight'.
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