PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kane (ranked 19422 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatfield McCoy (ranked 4618 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy has chosen Dueling Banjos as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Harry Kane has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harry Kane seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kane
vs
McCoy

178 cm
26
165 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

175 cm
26
161 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hatfield McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCoy moves into the clinch.
Kane is working McCoy over against the cage.
McCoy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
McCoy goes for a takedown attempt but Kane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kane is working McCoy over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kane.
McCoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kane can't find room to land a body shot as McCoy controls the action.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane is leaning against McCoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Kane.
McCoy prevents a body shot from Kane.
McCoy takes a shot to the head.
Kane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harry Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hatfield McCoy.
Kane pushes McCoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is working McCoy over against the cage.
Kane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCoy tries for a takedown but Kane manages to get underhooks.
Kane blocks the elbow strike.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kane lands an elbow just above McCoy 's eye.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCoy's elbow.
McCoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy blocks a body shot from Kane.
McCoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Kane.
Kane has McCoy pressed against the cage.
Kane is pressed up against the cage. McCoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kane down to the mat. Kane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCoy gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Kane.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kane throws an elbow but misses.
Kane throws an elbow that misses.
McCoy blocks the elbow strike.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by McCoy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kane slowing the pace effectively.
McCoy dodges an elbow strike from Kane.
Kane lands an elbow that stopped McCoy in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Hatfield McCoy has been cut.
Kane can't find room to land a body shot as McCoy controls the action.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but McCoy avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage.
McCoy takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCoy has Kane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kane to work.
Kane is stalling here.
Kane lands an elbow inside that McCoy shrugs off.
McCoy has Kane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane can't find room to land a body shot as McCoy controls the action.
Kane tries to stall but McCoy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane misses with some punches.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kane - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kane throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane avoiding damage.
Kane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on McCoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kane working aggressively here.
McCoy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kane pulls his leg out and moves away.

McCoy clinches.
McCoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCoy prevents a body shot from Kane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hatfield McCoy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCoy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
McCoy blocks a head kick by Kane.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kane.
McCoy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kane in his tracks.
Kane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCoy throws a hook to the side of Kane's head but Kane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Kane's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

McCoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kane lands a hook that snaps the head of McCoy backwards.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
McCoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.

McCoy clinches.
Kane scores with a shot to the side of McCoy's head.
Kane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy trying to stall but Kane improves his position.
McCoy wants to take the fight to the mat but Kane manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane stalling in the clinch but McCoy improves position.
McCoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harry Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hatfield McCoy.
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but McCoy avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage.
Kane tries a body shot but McCoy blocks it.

McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harry Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCoy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane takes a swing at McCoy's ribcage but misses.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
McCoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Kane gets tackled into the cage by McCoy. McCoy maintains the clinch.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but McCoy avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage.
Kane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane lands an elbow inside.
Kane gets underhooks to prevent McCoy's takedown attempt.
Kane lands a right hand.
Kane avoiding damage.
McCoy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

McCoy gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kane regains guard.
McCoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy tries to move to mount but Kane blocks the move with his legs.
Kane is not content to let McCoy control the position.
McCoy prevents Kane from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hatfield McCoy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kane lands with a hook. McCoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kane with a nice cross.
Kane lands a lovely overhand right.

McCoy is rocked!
McCoy misses with a straight left.
McCoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Kane drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks McCoy right on the button. McCoy goes down! Kane follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kane gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Kane!
A very excited looking Harry Kane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.