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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Canzanilla (ranked 3542 p4p, 2029 weight class) and Andy O Driscoll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt Lethal high kicks Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angelo Canzanilla! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy O Driscoll! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! That kick from O Driscoll tenderised Canzanilla's leg. Canzanilla is trying to keep his angry face on. Canzanilla misses with a body shot.
O Driscoll throws out a counter right but Canzanilla avoids it with no problem. Canzanilla shoots in looking for a takedown but O Driscoll manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canzanilla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Canzanilla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Canzanilla tries for a takedown but O Driscoll circles away easily and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Canzanilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Driscoll gets caught flat footed, as Canzanilla shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Driscoll working for a triangle but Canzanilla defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Canzanilla wants to control from the top but O Driscoll keeps moving.
 That's one minute gone in the round. O Driscoll controls Canzanilla momentarily but Canzanilla frees himself. Canzanilla trying to control but O Driscoll is working from the bottom. Canzanilla throwing strikes from guard but O Driscoll blocks nicely. Canzanilla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. O Driscoll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canzanilla. O Driscoll is trying to control the position but Canzanilla postures up. O Driscoll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Canzanilla postures up in O Driscoll's guard and throws a big left but O Driscoll blocks it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Canzanilla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Canzanilla trying to control but O Driscoll is working from the bottom. O Driscoll is trying to control the position but Canzanilla postures up.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Canzanilla fails with the takedown and O Driscoll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. O Driscoll displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Canzanilla. Canzanilla goes for a double leg but O Driscoll avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Driscoll continues to drive forward. O Driscoll lands a shoulder strike. Both fighters working to control the clinch. O Driscoll lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canzanilla. A nice right hand lands inside from O Driscoll.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Canzanilla trying to control the position but instead, O Driscoll has worked for underhooks and has pushed Canzanilla into the cage. O Driscoll prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Driscoll. O Driscoll lands a hook that snaps the head of Canzanilla backwards. Canzanilla wants to take the fight to the mat but O Driscoll manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Canzanilla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. O Driscoll avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Canzanilla looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Canzanilla is working for takedown but O Driscoll is calmly controlling the position for now. O Driscoll stops a takedown attempt from Canzanilla.
Canzanilla is breathing heavily. O Driscoll is defending well against a takedown attempt. A short right hand to the side of the head by O Driscoll. A shot in the inside from O Driscoll. O Driscoll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canzanilla backwards. Canzanilla takes a shot to the head.
 Canzanilla is rocked! O Driscoll lands a hook that snaps the head of Canzanilla backwards. Oh Canzanilla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. O Driscoll pushes Canzanilla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. O Driscoll lands a big right hand that drops Canzanilla! The killer instinct kicks in and O Driscoll finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by O Driscoll!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy O Driscoll! After winning the bout, Andy O Driscoll thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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