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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CEFC 271
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Superstar leaves Poffo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.
#REVR#
Superstar is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
Superstar looking for a guillotine here but Poffo defends easily.
Superstar keeping moving, preventing Poffo from controlling successfully. #T4#
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.#REF3#
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!
#R2#
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 #CL2#
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.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #REVR#
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.
#T2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3##TD2#
Poffo gets caught flat footed, as Superstar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
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. #TD#
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.
#REVR#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
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.#CL2#
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.
#T3#
Poffo gets underhooks to prevent Superstar's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4##TD2#
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.
#SUB#
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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Superstar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Superstar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hayes tries to buck Superstar off but Superstar is having none of it.
Hayes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Superstar controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Superstar decides to stand back up. #KD2#
Superstar lands a left and a right that send Hayes crashing to the mat, dazed. Superstar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Wayne Hayes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Superstar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Superstar showed some decent athleticism there.
Superstar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hayes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1#
Hayes gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Superstar pushing down on Hayes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Superstar has control of the leg.
Hayes trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Superstar in particular looking to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hayes is trying to control but can't.
Superstar stalling.
Superstar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hayes is trying to control but can't.
Hayes really is a fat lump.
Still in half guard, Superstar seems content to control.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Superstar seems to be working for a kimura but Hayes defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Superstar content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Superstar decides to stand up. #TD2#
Superstar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Superstar lands with a punch from half guard.
Hayes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
Superstar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Superstar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Superstar trying to pass the guard but Hayes defending well.
Superstar not doing much here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Superstar lands a nice short elbow.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Superstar controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Superstar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Hayes'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.
#R2##CL#
Hayes darts in and clinches Superstar up against the cage.
Hayes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Superstar after a bit of a struggle.
Hayes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Superstar after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Superstar drags the fight down to the ground.
Superstar wants to sweep but no luck.
Rocky Superstar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Superstar. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#ES2#
Superstar has his feet on Hayes's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hayes clinches up against the cage.
Hayes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Superstar to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes is trying to pull guard but Superstar has him pressed against the cage.
Hayes is trying to push Superstar away but Superstar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC2#
Superstar manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Superstar closes the distance and pushes Hayes back into the cage.#TD2#
Superstar lands a takedown into guard.
Superstar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Superstar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Superstar cracks Hayes with a big right hand but Hayes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Superstar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Superstar is staying tight to Hayes's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Superstar tries for a kimura but Hayes is defending well. #SU2#
Superstar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Superstar lands a head kick!
Hayes tries to clinch but Superstar is having none of it. #TD2#
Superstar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hayes to the ground. Superstar is now in Hayes's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Superstar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hayes, up you get! #TD2#
Superstar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Superstar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Superstar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Superstar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Superstar is trying to get an arm triangle but Hayes is defending well.
Superstar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Hayes looks to move to half guard but instead Superstar has passed into mount! Damn!
Superstar content just to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayes is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Superstar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Superstar controlling the pace for now.
Superstar with a couple of short strikes.
Superstar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Superstar is landing with some decent strikes but Hayes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Superstar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wayne Hayes'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!
#R3#
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Superstar swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Superstar moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Superstar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Superstar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Superstar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hayes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hayes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superstar looking to control.
Hayes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Superstar looking for a sweep. Not yet Superstar, not yet. #SUB2#
Superstar has his foot on Hayes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayes works his way back into a safe position though.
Superstar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Hayes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Superstar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayes is one step ahead there.
Hayes cracks Superstar with a solid left hand.
Superstar punching to the body, from the bottom. #SUB2#
Superstar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hayes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Superstar wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hayes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Superstar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Superstar controlling Hayes's posture.
Hayes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayes prevents Superstar from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Superstar working for a triangle but Hayes defends it easily.
Superstar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hayes. #T3#
Superstar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Superstar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch but Superstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Superstar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Superstar. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Superstar pushes Hayes up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
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.
Hayes jumps guard but Superstar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Superstar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Superstar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Superstar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Superstar trying to pass the guard but Hayes defending well.
Hayes is staying active underneath Superstar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Superstar has control of the leg.
Superstar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Superstar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Superstar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Superstar 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Superstar!
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