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GDL 18: Prince v Hansson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Klimov (ranked 7235 p4p, 551 weight class) and Momofuku Ando (ranked 5961 p4p, 517 weight class). Ando has chosen The Pot Noodle Song as his entrance music. Momofuku Ando will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Klimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Momofuku Ando!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ando moves away from the strike by Klimov.
Ando throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klimov.
Good exchange - Klimov coming out on top.
Klimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ando was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimov.
Ando unleashes a big counter combination but Klimov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ando lunges at Klimov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klimov's hand.
Ando scores with a jab.
Nice jab there from Ando.
Sloppy strikes from Klimov. Those never looked like landing.
Klimov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ando counters with a right hand to the body.
Klimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov lands a glancing blow to the side of Ando's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klimov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ando sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ando throws a shot to the body.
Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Ando slips the punch.
Klimov looks to land a combination but Ando avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Klimov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ando ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Klimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Ando was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Klimov.
Ando lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ando.
Nice cross by Ando.
Klimov is rocked!
Ando cracks Klimov with a hook to the temple - Klimov is on wobbly legs here! Ando swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Klimov falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ando wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Momofuku Ando!
Momofuku Ando bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baby Boy (ranked 4377 p4p, 92 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 23789 p4p, 150 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodman sprawls well. He's pushed Boy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boy shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baby Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman drops Boy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boy looks back up at him and smiles so Goodman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Baby Boy has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goodman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boy sprawling to the canvas! Boy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Goodman finish him?!
Boy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Boy's head, knocking him out cold! Goodman is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Baby Boy had this to say: 'Hello guys I hope you enjoy the fight even tho I didn't win the fight but still I'm happy to give my all in this performance and I promise every fight I'll jump into I'll be prepared win or lose just to give you all the best show . Tonight I came up short my opponent is tough he's very smart he know'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Barnhardt (ranked 4144 p4p, 429 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 5346 p4p, 476 weight class). Barnhardt comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown, living in America . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie Barnhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Weadababyitsaboy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a big shot that misses.
Barnhardt throws a sloppy head kick and Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range easily.
Barnhardt digs a good body shot into Weadababyitsaboy's ribs.
Barnhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnhardt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnhardt should have avoided that one.
Barnhardt slips a jab and a cross from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right and a left that Barnhardt avoids nicely.
Barnhardt checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnhardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnhardt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
A head kick misses from Barnhardt.
Weadababyitsaboy keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnhardt has closed the distance and engaged Weadababyitsaboy in a clinch.
Barnhardt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weadababyitsaboy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barnhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weadababyitsaboy's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barnhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnhardt blocks the leg kick.
Barnhardt has closed the distance and engaged Weadababyitsaboy in a clinch.
Barnhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Barnhardt lands a shoulder strike.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnhardt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barnhardt is looking to clinch.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnhardt slips under a jab.
Barnhardt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Weadababyitsaboy.
Barnhardt scores with a head kick. Weadababyitsaboy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnhardt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Bob Weadababyitsaboy has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a nice combination. Barnhardt backs away looking to recover.
Barnhardt misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Weadababyitsaboy blocks the low kick.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a two punch combination.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a shot from downtown. Barnhardt moves away and avoids it.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a left hand
and Barnhardt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice combination there by Barnhardt.
Weadababyitsaboy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnhardt.
Barnhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnhardt tries to clinch up but Weadababyitsaboy circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnhardt throws a nice looking combination but Weadababyitsaboy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnhardt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnhardt moves out of range as Weadababyitsaboy strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weadababyitsaboy, as that shot connected.
Barnhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weadababyitsaboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnhardt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnhardt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks an elbow strike from Barnhardt.
Weadababyitsaboy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
Weadababyitsaboy can't break the clinch.
Barnhardt digs a right hand underneath Weadababyitsaboy's ribcage. Weadababyitsaboy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnhardt tries a body shot but Weadababyitsaboy blocks it.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a nice uppercut.
Weadababyitsaboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weadababyitsaboy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnhardt circles away quickly and effectively.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnhardt counters with a left to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnhardt at a distance.
Jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a looping left.
A big left from Weadababyitsaboy misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big right hand but Barnhardt slips the punch.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an off balance right hand
and Weadababyitsaboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnhardt scores with a jab to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy dips to his left and cracks Barnhardt with an uppercut!
Barnhardt lands a front kick.
Barnhardt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barnhardt throws a body kick that misses.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy throws the left hand but Barnhardt avoids the punch easily.
Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big right hand but Barnhardt slips the punch.
Weadababyitsaboy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Weadababyitsaboy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnhardt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Weadababyitsaboy backs up against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Weadababyitsaboy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Weadababyitsaboy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a cross.
Barnhardt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Weadababyitsaboy. Those never looked like landing.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to move into range but Barnhardt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a jab. Barnhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to score with a low kick but Barnhardt moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Barnhardt does no damage.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnhardt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weadababyitsaboy's knee momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnhardt as he connects with a hook.
Barnhardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnhardt digs a good body shot into Weadababyitsaboy's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnhardt clinches up against the cage.
Barnhardt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weadababyitsaboy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnhardt won't allow it.
Barnhardt tries to land a knee to the head but Weadababyitsaboy blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt is working Weadababyitsaboy over against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnhardt wants to clinch up but Weadababyitsaboy keeps it at a distance.
Barnhardt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to throw the jab but Barnhardt is out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barnhardt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weadababyitsaboy on the side of the head.
Barnhardt lands with a cross.
Weadababyitsaboy is rocked!
Barnhardt measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Weadababyitsaboy! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ronnie Barnhardt!
Our winner, Ronnie Barnhardt, 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.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Insane Prince (ranked 1345 p4p, 168 weight class) and Anders Hansson (ranked 2414 p4p, 268 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Insane Prince!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Hansson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson missing with a left hand there. Prince was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hansson misses with a looping left.
Hansson tests Prince's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Hansson.
Hansson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Prince.
Prince looks to score with a jab to the body but Hansson is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hansson throws a hook to the side of Prince's head but Prince sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Prince misses with a left hand
and Hansson counters with a two punch combo.
Donk. Hansson catches Prince right on the button with a cross.
Prince scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hansson.
Donk. Hansson catches Prince right on the button with a cross.
Hansson throws a sloppy body shot
and Prince counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson throws a poor cross that misses
and Prince counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Hansson misses
and Prince counters with a one-two to the body.
Hansson throws a big shot that misses.
Hansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Prince takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anders Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansson misses with a wild body shot.
Hansson misses with a lunging right hand
and Prince counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hansson lands a slapping body shot.
Prince misses with a lunging right hand
and Hansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince ducks under a wild hook from Hansson.
Hansson sizes up Prince with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hansson throws an overhand right that lands on Prince's shoulder, as Prince tries to avoid the shot.
Prince drops his hands momentarily and Hansson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Prince is rocked!
Prince misses the body punch
and Hansson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anders Hansson!
Anders Hansson is the new lightweight champion!
Anders Hansson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Insane Prince stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming '.
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