PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Mccoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samor Kanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanen has chosen BURN ONE DOWN as his entrance music. 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.

Mccoy
vs
Kanen

185 cm
30
211 lbs
26 - 8 - 1

189 cm
30
214 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Troy Mccoy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samor Kanen!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanen misses with a low kick as Mccoy jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Mccoy. Those never looked like landing.
Kanen misses with a body shot.
Kanen lands an overhand right.
Kanen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mccoy counters with a nice body kick.
Mccoy misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Kanen misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanen. Mccoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mccoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mccoy off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kanen throws a right hand that Mccoy ducks under and follows up with a left that Mccoy also avoids with ease.
Kanen throws a head kick that misses.
Mccoy's corner calls for a 1-2. Mccoy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kanen throws a leg kick
and Mccoy counters with a series of strikes. Kanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mccoy lands a head kick!

It looks like Samor Kanen has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccoy throws a sloppy body shot

and Kanen counters with a single leg into guard. Mccoy didn't expect that.
Kanen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kanen landing with the ground and pound.
Kanen is in close to Mccoy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kanen preventing the sweep.
Kanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mccoy is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mccoy throws a big right hand that misses.
Mccoy looking to pass the guard.
Mccoy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kanen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mccoy!
Kanen raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanen breaks from Mccoy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mccoy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mccoy is trying to control but can't.

Mccoy looking for submissions off his back.
Kanen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mccoy gets back to full guard.

Mccoy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Mccoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mccoy is trying to control the position but Kanen postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mccoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mccoy has his foot on Kanen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kanen works his way back into a safe position though.
Kanen with a nice head shot there.
Kanen is stalling in the full guard.
Kanen wants to control from the top but Mccoy keeps moving.
Mccoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mccoy, not yet.
Kanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mccoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mccoy trying to control the position.

Samor Kanen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Mccoy coming out on top.
Kanen connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mccoy's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kanen. Mccoy shrugs it off though.
Kanen shoots in but Mccoy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mccoy circles away.
Mccoy shoots in for a double leg but Kanen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mccoy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Mccoy is predictable there

and Kanen counters with a takedown into side control.
Mccoy is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kanen working the ground and pound.
Mccoy is looking for a sweep.
Mccoy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kanen connects with a decent elbow.
Kanen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mccoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samor Kanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samor Kanen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mccoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kanen tests Mccoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kanen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mccoy misses with a hook

and Kanen counters with a crisp one two that drops Mccoy! Kanen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mccoy to his feet! Mccoy is in big trouble!

Mccoy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mccoy avoids the body shot from Kanen.
Kanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mccoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kanen throws a big shot that misses.
Samor Kanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mccoy misses the jab.
Kanen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kanen misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mccoy staying out of range there.
Kanen throws a combination that misses
and Mccoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mccoy scores with a decent looking hook.
Kanen needs to keep his hands up - Mccoy had a free shot at his head there.
Mccoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mccoy feints and then cracks Kanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kanen down.
Mccoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kanen misses with a low kick.
Mccoy defending well as Kanen loads up on a big left hand.
Mccoy lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mccoy throws out a powerful jab.
Kanen lunges at Mccoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mccoy's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanen.
Kanen is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Kanen tenderised Mccoy's leg. Mccoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kanen swings for the body but Mccoy moves out of range.
Kanen misses with a low kick.
Mccoy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Mccoy throws a push kick but Kanen slaps the foot to one side.
Kanen moves out of range of the body kick from Mccoy.
Jab from Mccoy.
Mccoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kanen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kanen ducks under a wild hook from Mccoy.
Kanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mccoy is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanen throws a good cross that connects.
Kanen lands with a right hand.
Kanen scores with a leg kick.
Kanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mccoy throws a lazy uppercut
and Kanen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mccoy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kanen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mccoy.
Mccoy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kanen throws a leg kick but Mccoy moved away.
Mccoy scores with the left hand. Kanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Mccoy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mccoy.
A low kick from Mccoy misses
and Kanen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mccoy really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kanen misses with a body shot.
Kanen lands with an overhand left.
Kanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kanen throws a leg kick but Mccoy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kanen cracks the inside of Mccoy's front leg.
Mccoy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mccoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanen.
Kanen lands a jab to the nose.
Kanen jabs Mccoy right on the nose. Mccoy blinks but takes it well.
Mccoy misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kanen misses with a looping right.
Kanen takes a kick to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samor Kanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samor Kanen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mccoy shoots in for a takedown but Kanen shows good takedown defense.
Kanen walks into a left hand.
Kanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kanen jabs Mccoy right on the nose. Mccoy blinks but takes it well.
Oh Mccoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mccoy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mccoy seems to have got his legs back now.
Kanen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kanen throws a quick head kick that knocks Mccoy silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kanen is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samor Kanen!
Samor Kanen is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Samor Kanen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.