PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanny Poffo (ranked 8880 p4p, 669 weight class) and Rocky Superstar (ranked 5758 p4p, 544 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Poffo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Genius. Lanny Poffo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Poffo
vs
Superstar

182 cm
19
250 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

192 cm
24
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lanny Poffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Superstar!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superstar leaves Poffo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Superstar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Poffo is trying to defend but Superstar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Superstar controlling the pace.
Poffo wants to get back to his feet.
Superstar trying to control the action but Poffo is working from the bottom.
Poffo trying to hold on to Superstar's head to control him but Superstar postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poffo tries to get to full guard but Superstar has control of the leg.
Superstar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poffo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo trying to control from the bottom.
Superstar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Poffo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poffo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Superstar tries to pass to full mount but Poffo defends it.
Poffo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poffo is looking to control Superstar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poffo avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Superstar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poffo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poffo really is a fat lump.
Poffo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poffo.
Poffo has control of Superstar's left arm, preventing Superstar from doing any damage.
Poffo being controlled here, momentarily.
Superstar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poffo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two 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.
Poffo looking for a sweep. Not yet Poffo, not yet.
Poffo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Superstar manages to get himself to full guard.

Superstar is adopting a defensive guard.

Superstar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Poffo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Superstar is keeping the position for now.
Poffo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Poffo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poffo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poffo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Poffo stands up over Superstar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Poffo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Superstar trying to keep a closed guard but Poffo is proving a slippery customer.
Superstar being controlled here, momentarily.
Superstar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poffo is one step ahead there.

Superstar looking for a guillotine here but Poffo defends easily.
Superstar keeping moving, preventing Poffo from controlling successfully.

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.
Superstar being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Superstar is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Superstar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Poffo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Superstar as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Superstar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Superstar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Superstar.
Lanny Poffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Superstar.
Superstar looks winded!
Poffo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Superstar defends it nicely.
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 Lanny Poffo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A leg kick checked by Superstar.
Superstar misses with a head kick.
Poffo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Superstar.
Poffo is looking to counter the offense by Superstar and move into the clinch.
Poffo takes a swing at Superstar's ribcage but misses.
Superstar throws a fast counter high kick but Poffo manages to duck under it in time.
Poffo misses with a takedown attempt

and Superstar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A bit of stalling here from Superstar.
Superstar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poffo walks away with a smile on his face. Superstar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Superstar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poffo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Superstar somewhat.
Lanny Poffo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Superstar.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Poffo enables Superstar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Poffo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superstar preventing the sweep.

Poffo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Superstar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poffo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo trying to control the position.
Superstar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Poffo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poffo wants to get back to his feet but Superstar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Poffo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Superstar is trying to maintain the position but Poffo is very close to passing his half guard.
Poffo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

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.
Poffo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poffo is trying to control the action in half guard but Superstar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Poffo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Poffo wants to pass the guard but Superstar is defending well.
Poffo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Poffo is keen to just control but Superstar is a slippery customer.

Superstar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poffo pulls his head out easily.
Poffo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Superstar keeps working.
Still in half guard, Poffo seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superstar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Superstar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Poffo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Superstar can do to turn this around?
Superstar tries to get to full guard but Poffo has control of the leg.
Superstar is breathing heavily.
Poffo is looking to take a break and control but Superstar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Superstar wants to control but Poffo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poffo prevents Superstar from improving his position.
Poffo controlling the action here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Poffo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Superstar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Poffo is looking to take a break and control but Superstar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Poffo stalls from top position.
Poffo trying to control the action but Superstar is working from the bottom.
Poffo working the ground and pound from side control.
Poffo tries to stand but Superstar is controlling his head.
Poffo is looking to take a break and control but Superstar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Superstar pushes Poffo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Poffo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lanny Poffo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Poffo gets caught flat footed, as Superstar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Poffo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Poffo jumps guard and drags Superstar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poffo is on top in guard.

Poffo wants to control from the top but Superstar keeps moving.
Poffo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Superstar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poffo trying to control but Superstar is working from the bottom.
Superstar looking to control.
Poffo is pushing down on Superstar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Superstar is fighting to maintain full guard but Poffo has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo trying to control from Superstar's half guard. Superstar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Poffo throws a big right hand that misses.
Superstar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Superstar wants to stand up but Poffo is controlling him.
Poffo lands a couple of digs.
Poffo content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poffo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poffo tries to stand but Superstar is controlling from the bottom.
Poffo trying to control but Superstar is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poffo blocks a head kick by Superstar.
Superstar stuffs the takedown.
Superstar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poffo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poffo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Superstar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Poffo shoots in and drives through. Superstar sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lanny Poffo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Superstar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Poffo tries to keep at a distance but Superstar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Superstar stalling the fight.
Poffo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo gets underhooks to prevent Superstar's takedown attempt.

Superstar pulls guard.
Poffo tries to free his leg and advance position but Superstar is retaining full guard.
Superstar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poffo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Superstar wants to stand and escape but Poffo is having none of it.
Superstar keeping moving, preventing Poffo from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Superstar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poffo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Superstar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Poffo wants to control from the top but Superstar keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Superstar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Poffo wants to control but Superstar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Poffo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Poffo is trying to keep Superstar in close.
Poffo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Superstar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Poffo holds on and takes a little breather.
Superstar postures up.

Poffo is looking for a triangle but Superstar pushes his legs off easily.
Rocky Superstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lanny Poffo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Superstar lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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 Lanny Poffo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poffo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lanny Poffo!
Lanny Poffo thanked the fans post fight for their support.