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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 2757 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 5737 p4p, 506 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 cm
47
165 lbs
36 - 34 - 4 |
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175 cm
33
170 lbs
7 - 8 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
36 - 34 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Millennium! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! LaBeouf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. LaBeouf looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Millennium wants to get back to full guard. LaBeouf is just content to waste time from the top position. Millennium takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Millennium bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LaBeouf's guard. Millennium slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LaBeouf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Millennium stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LaBeouf swivels though and keeps the full guard. Millennium trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Millennium controls from within his opponent's guard. Millennium wants to control from the top but LaBeouf keeps moving. Millennium pushes down on LaBeouf's leg and manages to get into half guard. Millennium is looking to take a break and control but LaBeouf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Millennium wants to work for an arm triangle but LaBeouf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LaBeouf tries to get to full guard but Millennium has control of the leg. LaBeouf actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Millennium is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LaBeouf wants to get back to full guard. Millennium tries to pass the half guard into mount. LaBeouf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. LaBeouf tries to get to full guard but Millennium has control of the leg. LaBeouf is defending against the submission attempts here by Millennium.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are battling for position here. LaBeouf manages to regain full guard. Nice work. LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LaBeouf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Millennium manages to get himself to full guard.
LaBeouf tries to free his leg and advance position but Millennium is retaining full guard. Millennium pulls LaBeouf in close to prevent any damage. LaBeouf passes into half guard. LaBeouf lands strikes from half guard. LaBeouf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Millennium is just riding it out for now. LaBeouf eventually gives up the hold. We've been informed that Millennium has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Millennium is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Millennium has his hands clasped together around LaBeouf's back. He's all about the action. LaBeouf not landing any meaningful shots this time. Millennium is trying to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Millennium trying to control but LaBeouf postures up.
It looks like LaBeouf is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Millennium darts in looking for a takedown but LaBeouf gets double underhooks and turns Millennium into the cage. Millennium avoids the body shot from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a hook to the body
and Millennium counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A big right from LaBeouf misses. No joy there for LaBeouf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from LaBeouf. LaBeouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Millennium is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. LaBeouf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Millennium circles away quickly and effectively. LaBeouf misses with a combination
and Millennium counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Shia LaBeouf has been cut. Millennium looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Millennium dives in and grabs LaBeouf's left leg, looking for a takedown. LaBeouf pushes down on Millennium's head and hops out. Shia LaBeouf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Millennium. Millennium steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaBeouf. Millennium swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A head kick misses from LaBeouf. Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. LaBeouf gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Millennium slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Millennium utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LaBeouf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Millennium is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. LaBeouf scoring with punches to the head and body. LaBeouf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Millennium is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. LaBeouf trying to control but Millennium is working from the bottom. LaBeouf throws a big elbow that misses. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Millennium is on top in guard.
Millennium controlling from the top position. LaBeouf working for a triangle but Millennium defends it easily.
Millennium tries to free his leg and advance position but LaBeouf is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully. Millennium forces his way into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Millennium looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Millennium trying to control from half guard but LaBeouf is working away. Millennium is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. LaBeouf regains full guard. Nicely done. Millennium prevents LaBeouf from getting back to his feet. Shia LaBeouf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Millennium trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. Millennium drops back, looking for a kneebar! LaBeouf looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LaBeouf looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LaBeouf! LaBeouf with the ground and pound but Millennium regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Millennium avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaBeouf. Millennium is refusing to be controlled, as LaBeouf sits in half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Millennium is trying to get back to full guard. 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 time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
LaBeouf throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Millennium is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LaBeouf with a body shot. Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. LaBeouf misses with a kick to the body.
Millennium darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Millennium seems to be working for a kimura but LaBeouf defends the submission attempt. Millennium is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Millennium seems to be working for a kimura but LaBeouf defends the submission attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LaBeouf is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. LaBeouf is looking to control Millennium's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LaBeouf avoid being mounted? LaBeouf tries to get to full guard but Millennium has control of the leg. Millennium is looking for a kimura but LaBeouf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Millennium to get the leverage. Millennium is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LaBeouf is just riding it out for now. Millennium eventually gives up the hold. Millennium is sneakily working for an arm triangle but LaBeouf sees it coming and defends easily. Millennium wants to work for an arm triangle but LaBeouf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LaBeouf is looking to control Millennium's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LaBeouf avoid being mounted? LaBeouf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Millennium can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Millennium controlling the action here. Millennium seems to be looking for submissions.
LaBeouf looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Millennium perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Millennium is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LaBeouf! Millennium can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LaBeouf is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LaBeouf keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Millennium moves to the back position. LaBeouf breaks Millennium's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
LaBeouf wants to stand and escape but instead Millennium has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. LaBeouf keeping full guard, as Millennium tries to pass. Millennium trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Millennium tries to free his leg and advance position but LaBeouf is retaining full guard. LaBeouf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. LaBeouf trying to control but Millennium is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Millennium controls LaBeouf momentarily but LaBeouf frees himself. LaBeouf looking to pass the guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Millennium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chris Millennium has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shia LaBeouf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. LaBeouf throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris Millennium comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well LaBeouf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shia LaBeouf! Post fight, Shia LaBeouf stared into the camera and said 'moving up to 170 to fight Nick Diaz'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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