PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Battle-Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Hannedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battle-Born comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Shadow / Six Days. Walter Hannedy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Battle-Born
vs
Hannedy

180 cm
25
194 lbs
11 - 2 - 1

183 cm
29
195 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Battle-Born!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Hannedy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle-Born fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hannedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Battle-Born.
Hannedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battle-Born.
Hannedy throws out a leg kick but Battle-Born moves out of range and Hannedy only half commits.
Hannedy looks for a takedown but Battle-Born sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Battle-Born.
Hannedy avoids the body shot from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Hannedy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Battle-Born wants to get back to his feet but Hannedy passes into half guard.

Hannedy seems to be working for a kimura but Battle-Born defends the submission attempt.
Battle-Born wants to improve his position but Hannedy is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Battle-Born's head.
Hannedy prevents Battle-Born from standing back up.
Battle-Born is trying is best to control the position here.
Battle-Born looks like he's trying to stand up.
Battle-Born gets back to full guard.
Hannedy content to stall in guard here.
Battle-Born working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Battle-Born is looking to regain half guard here but Hannedy keeps moving and retains side control.
Hannedy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Hannedy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hannedy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Battle-Born sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy wants to control but Battle-Born is keeping him busy.

Hannedy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hannedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battle-Born keeps working.
Hannedy taking a breather here.
Battle-Born tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born gets back to half guard.

Hannedy is working for a submission of some sort.
Hannedy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hannedy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Battle-Born tries to kick Hannedy off but Hannedy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Hannedy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Battle-Born doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hannedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Hannedy dominated that round.
That's time! Battle-Born's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hannedy moves out of range as Battle-Born strikes.
Battle-Born throws a jab but it's blocked by Hannedy.
Walter Hannedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hannedy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Battle-Born was covering up waiting for the punch and Hannedy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hannedy preventing the sweep.
Battle-Born is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hannedy trying to hold on to Battle-Born's head to control him but Battle-Born postures up.
Hannedy is positioning himself well to prevent Battle-Born advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy wants to get back to full guard.
Hannedy trying to control from the bottom.
Hannedy tries to get to full guard but Battle-Born has control of the leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hannedy is looking to control Battle-Born's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hannedy avoid being mounted?
Walter Hannedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Battle-Born thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Hannedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Battle-Born trying to control from half guard but Hannedy is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born working the head and body with strikes.
Hannedy misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hannedy trying to control from the bottom.

Hannedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Battle-Born pulls his head out easily.
Hannedy tries to roll over but Battle-Born keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battle-Born looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hannedy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hannedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Battle-Born takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Battle-Born working over Hannedy with some ground and pound. Hannedy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Battle-Born thows a huge punch but Hannedy dodges it nicely.
Hannedy wants to get back to full guard.
Hannedy has hold of Battle-Born's hands but Battle-Born slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Hannedy actively working from the bottom here.
Hannedy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Hannedy has his foot on Battle-Born's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Battle-Born works his way back into a safe position though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy working a defensive guard but Battle-Born passes into half guard.
Hannedy is pressing down on Battle-Born's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Battle-Born scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hannedy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Battle-Born can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hannedy looking to control.

Hannedy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Battle-Born escapes and throws Hannedy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hannedy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Walter Hannedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Battle-Born throws a looping overhand right but Hannedy ducks down to avoid it.
Battle-Born throws a wild body kick that Hannedy sees coming a mile off.
Hannedy misses with the combination.
Battle-Born ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hannedy moves away.
Hannedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Battle-Born throws a leg kick but Hannedy moved away.
Battle-Born thuds a left hand into Hannedy's body.
Battle-Born misses with a double jab
and Hannedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battle-Born misses with a hook.
Battle-Born throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hannedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Battle-Born, right into the meat.
A jab from Battle-Born does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle-Born throws a sloppy head kick and Hannedy moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Battle-Born.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hannedy. Battle-Born does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hannedy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Battle-Born moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battle-Born tries to score with a low kick but Hannedy moves his leg out of the way.

Hannedy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hannedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle-Born is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Battle-Born wants to sweep here but Hannedy controlling him for the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Walter Hannedy wasn't active enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hannedy is defended easily by Battle-Born.
Hannedy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Battle-Born.
A chopping leg kick lands by Battle-Born.
Hannedy shoots in but Battle-Born avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hannedy thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born scores with a nice right hand.
Battle-Born slips under a jab from Hannedy.
Nice sprawl there from Battle-Born as Hannedy shoots in.
Gabriel Battle-Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Hannedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Battle-Born.
Hannedy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hannedy slips a straight right by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gabriel Battle-Born seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Battle-Born lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hannedy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hannedy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hannedy.
Hannedy works Battle-Born's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battle-Born. Battle-Born obviously looking to wear him down.
Hannedy moves away from the strike by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hannedy is out of range and Battle-Born settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hannedy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Battle-Born - the referee stops the clock and Hannedy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Battle-Born. Hannedy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Battle-Born leaves Hannedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Battle-Born listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Battle-Born missing with a left hand there. Hannedy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Hannedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Battle-Born which made him look bad.
Hannedy looks to land a left hand but Battle-Born moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hannedy shoots in looking for a takedown but Battle-Born manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hannedy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hannedy fails with the takedown.
Hannedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hannedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Battle-Born clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Battle-Born lands a nice hook to Hannedy's body. Hannedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hannedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gabriel Battle-Born is winning the standup battle so far.
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Hannedy dives in and grabs Battle-Born's left leg, looking for a takedown. Battle-Born pushes down on Hannedy's head and hops out.
Battle-Born with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Battle-Born thumps Hannedy with a low kick.
Hannedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born throws a quick inside leg kick.
Battle-Born dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hannedy. That did some damage!
Hannedy tries for a takedown but Battle-Born sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Battle-Born uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle-Born throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hannedy's head.
Hannedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hannedy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Battle-Born checks a leg kick.
Battle-Born misses with a low kick as Hannedy jumps back.
Battle-Born misses with a leg kick
and Battle-Born takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battle-Born connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Battle-Born misses with an uppercut.
Hannedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hannedy throws a right and a left that Battle-Born avoids nicely.
Hannedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hannedy slips under a jab from Battle-Born.
An inside leg kick from Battle-Born misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy has his takedown stuffed
and Hannedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gabriel Battle-Born has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Hannedy.
Hannedy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hannedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Battle-Born checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hannedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Battle-Born lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hannedy's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hannedy lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hannedy.
Hannedy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Hannedy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Battle-Born looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hannedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Battle-Born swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born keeping moving, preventing Hannedy from controlling successfully.
Hannedy wants to pass the guard but Battle-Born is keeping the position.
Hannedy preventing the sweep.
Hannedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle-Born is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Walter Hannedy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Battle-Born scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Battle-Born sprawls well. Battle-Born wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hannedy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hannedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born digs a good hook to Hannedy's body.
Battle-Born scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hannedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Battle-Born misses with a hook.
Hannedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Battle-Born throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hannedy shoots in for a takedown but Battle-Born shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hannedy drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Battle-Born had his way with Walter Hannedy in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hannedy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hannedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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Battle-Born connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hannedy is defended easily by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born throws a leg kick

and Hannedy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Battle-Born!
Battle-Born is desperately trying to improve his position but Hannedy has a good base and remains in mount.

Hannedy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Battle-Born has worked his arm free - good work by Battle-Born!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle-Born is trying to get back to his feet.
Battle-Born is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hannedy misses with the ground and pound.

Hannedy tries for a kimura but Battle-Born is defending well.

Hannedy tries for a kimura but Battle-Born is defending well.
Battle-Born pushes Hannedy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hannedy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Hannedy is trying to get an arm triangle but Battle-Born is defending well.
Battle-Born tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hannedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle-Born manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hannedy's best efforts.
Hannedy content to control rather than advance.
Battle-Born taking some punishment here, with Hannedy in his half guard.
Battle-Born is refusing to be controlled, as Hannedy sits in half guard.
Hannedy looks to land a strike but Battle-Born avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy throws a big elbow that misses.
Hannedy stopping the sweep attempt from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born is looking to stand up but Hannedy isn't so interested in that idea.
Hannedy wants to control from the top but Battle-Born keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hannedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hannedy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hannedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Battle-Born is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Walter Hannedy.
Hannedy misses with a wild combination.
Hannedy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hannedy blocks a head kick by Battle-Born.
Battle-Born throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battle-Born misses with a body kick.
Hannedy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Battle-Born.
Battle-Born thows a body shot but no joy.
Hannedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battle-Born throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walter Hannedy.
I think Hannedy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Hannedy!
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