|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shia LaBeouf (ranked 2711 p4p, 306 weight class) and Raoul Clavette (ranked 3698 p4p, 415 weight class). LaBeouf comes to the cage accompanied by Riptide. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
47
165 lbs
37 - 34 - 4 |
|
179 cm
32
150 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
|
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
37 - 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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raoul Clavette!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaBeouf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Clavette has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Clavette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LaBeouf slips a straight right by Clavette.
LaBeouf misses the body punch
enabling Clavette to counter with a crisp jab.
LaBeouf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaBeouf pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clavette back to the cage. LaBeouf follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Raoul Clavette has been cut.
LaBeouf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Left hook, right uppercut from LaBeouf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clavette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clavette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clavette scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clavette grinds an elbow into LaBeouf's temple.
Clavette cracks LaBeouf with a big right hand but LaBeouf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
LaBeouf sneaks back into half guard.
LaBeouf actively working from the bottom here.
LaBeouf wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaBeouf defends it well.
LaBeouf is trying to stand up here but Clavette is controlling him well.
Clavette wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaBeouf keeps working.
LaBeouf looking for submissions off his back.
LaBeouf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clavette is trying to control. LaBeouf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LaBeouf wants to improve his position but Clavette is controlling well.
LaBeouf is looking to escape.
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.
LaBeouf flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Clavette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Clavette.
LaBeouf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clavette is trying to control the action in half guard but LaBeouf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clavette working LaBeouf over with strikes.
Clavette scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
LaBeouf actively working from the bottom here.
Clavette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clavette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clavette is pressing down on LaBeouf's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaBeouf is holding on for now.
LaBeouf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clavette pulls his head out easily.
LaBeouf is trying to stand back up but Clavette is controlling him
LaBeouf is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clavette is nestled in close to LaBeouf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
LaBeouf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clavette working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette working the head and body with strikes.
Clavette tries to pass to full mount but LaBeouf defends it.
Clavette is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
LaBeouf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clavette scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clavette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clavette looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks LaBeouf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Clavette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LaBeouf connects with a body shot.
LaBeouf just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Clavette.
Clavette tests LaBeouf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clavette lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
A little jabbing left from Clavette on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Clavette misses.
LaBeouf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clavette.
LaBeouf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clavette slips a straight right by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clavette lands a head shot.
LaBeouf throws a poor cross that misses
and Clavette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf gets caught flat footed, as Clavette shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LaBeouf keeping moving, preventing Clavette from controlling successfully.
LaBeouf working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clavette looking to sit in guard and control but LaBeouf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Clavette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clavette looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raoul Clavette has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clavette is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clavette controlling LaBeouf's posture.
Clavette working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clavette has his foot on LaBeouf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LaBeouf works his way back into a safe position though.
LaBeouf throws an elbow that misses. Clavette uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LaBeouf's guard. Nice move by Clavette!
LaBeouf wants to stand and escape but Clavette is having none of it.
Clavette postures up.
Clavette chips away with some ground and pound.
Clavette lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clavette connects with a couple of short punches.
Clavette lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clavette defends well.
LaBeouf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clavette is aware though and is defending well.
Clavette stands up over LaBeouf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clavette stands up over LaBeouf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LaBeouf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clavette defends well.
Clavette with a nice head shot there.
Clavette stands up over LaBeouf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clavette with a nice head shot there.
LaBeouf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaBeouf wants to stand and escape but Clavette is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clavette scoring with some ground and pound.
Clavette with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clavette throws a big right hand that misses.
Clavette passes LaBeouf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clavette trying to mount his opponent but LaBeouf defends it.
Clavette slips a nice elbow through LaBeouf's hands, connecting with LaBeouf's forehead.
Clavette is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LaBeouf tries to roll over but Clavette keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Clavette.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raoul Clavette showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raoul Clavette's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
LaBeouf misses with an uppercut.
Shia LaBeouf is winning the standup battle so far.
LaBeouf lands a glancing blow to the side of Clavette's head.
Clavette lands a jab to the head.
Clavette paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LaBeouf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LaBeouf throws a lazy uppercut
and Clavette decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in LaBeouf's guard.
Clavette keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of LaBeouf's head.
Clavette connects with a couple of short punches.
Clavette with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clavette stands up over LaBeouf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
LaBeouf wriggles free and stands up.
Donk. Clavette catches LaBeouf right on the button with a cross.
Clavette lands a nice shot that snaps LaBeouf's head back.
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Clavette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clavette swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LaBeouf misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Clavette. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shia LaBeouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaBeouf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clavette to score with a decent uppercut.
LaBeouf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Clavette - just one landing.
Clavette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from LaBeouf misses its intended target.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clavette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clavette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaBeouf thows a left - swing and a miss!
LaBeouf ducks right into an uppercut from Clavette.
Clavette jabs LaBeouf right on the nose. LaBeouf blinks but takes it well.
LaBeouf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LaBeouf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Clavette.
Clavette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaBeouf.
Clavette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaBeouf misses with a two punch combination.
Clavette looks like he wants to counter punch here.
LaBeouf needs to keep his hands up - Clavette had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from LaBeouf misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a lazy uppercut
and Clavette counters with a nice uppercut.
LaBeouf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clavette closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LaBeouf to the mat! LaBeouf manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clavette wants to control from the top but LaBeouf keeps moving.
Clavette postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shia LaBeouf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clavette trying to control the position from guard on top but LaBeouf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clavette postures up and lands a big shot to LaBeouf's brow.
LaBeouf looking for a guillotine here but Clavette defends easily.
Clavette scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clavette working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clavette trying to control but LaBeouf is working from the bottom.
Clavette avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clavette working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of LaBeouf's head.
Clavette chips away with some ground and pound.
Clavette with a nice head shot there.
Clavette controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clavette drops back looking for a leg! LaBeouf is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaBeouf manages to kick Clavette off! Clavette jumps back into LaBeouf's guard.
Clavette wants to pass the guard but LaBeouf is keeping the position.
LaBeouf has his foot on Clavette's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clavette works his way back into a safe position though.
Clavette distracts LaBeouf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clavette's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Raoul Clavette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clavette has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raoul Clavette!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
