BACK-TO-BACK CHAMP! Anderson v Lewis | 2016 World Darts Championship

Here it is, the 2016 World Championship Final as Gary Anderson takes on Adrian Lewis at Ally Pally

[@trostan987]

This is my 13th time watching this match and still as good as the first time

[@masonmountskillz1439]

Gay

[@jenko6066]

@@masonmountskillz1439 it’s spelt Gary

[@AaronWatson396]

Was a great final mate Lewis before surgery and anderson winning 2 years in a row can't get better. Listen to the crowd

[@zizouzizou937]

@@AaronWatson396 I wish anderson won the final vs mvg for 3 years in a row what a history making achievement that would be

[@cpdoody76]

Did Lewis win any of them

[@blademaster9297]

It’s weird watching darts videos with fans now. Makes it so much better

[@joee9284]

Agreed, It’s never the same without the fan’s

[@dazzamazza6413]

Also weird watching Lewis play consistently, such a shame he hasn’t produced like he did here in a long time

[@gothicgolem2947]

The fans are back in town the fans are back in town

[@foodreacts2]

Gary needs to get back to his prime

[@KingJohnson1985]

@@foodreacts2 Gary and Adrian BOTH...

[@bl4ckmedia323]

43:19 why is Anderson re-aiming so satisfying hahahaha

[@taisonbertalam2832]

Lol

[@schoenistwasanderes]

Winning moment

[@kanthony9154]

Amazing

[@agfi88]

Gary's throw us a thing of beauty

[@foodreacts2]

it does

[@brentwijnen3646]

The 170 finish and the 180 to follow were absolutely amazing

[@foodreacts2]

I really want to see Adrien back at his best

[@kurt7842]

​@@foodreacts2 he'll be back! And that's from an ando ultra

[@keithmockridge3329]

Anderson looks very calm. Lewis looks like he's lost a tenner and found a penny.

[@knuckles7344]

Anderson Prime.... Amazing

[@blademaster9297]

Pure class. How I wish i could throw with this consistency.

[@TTVlogan]

Practice practice practice and it still won’t be enough -Phil Taylor

[@BGdunkmachine]

@@TTVlogan Anderson is pure talent. He just recently said after one of the home tour games that his first 3 visits in darts where 180 - 140 - 180. Thats just crazy

[@kurt7842]

His 2nd ever throw of 3 darts was a 180

[@og786.]

Richard how do you know

[@seansmyth8877]

Musa Hussain he was in a pub once and they were 1 person short for a doubles game. They asked him to play, and he said he would. That was the first time he played darts, hitting a 180 in his first or second throw

[@martinhe9663]

1:23:00 That 170 from Anderson was brutal

[@jackeastman9123]

Martin Heß and the 180 to follow. Class darts

[@SnakeFist150]

And he did it again lastnight against Price lol

[@Jordan-ti9oc]

One of the most clutch finishes ever

[@foodreacts2]

I really want to see Adrien back at his best

[@annmariemiddleton8111]

Gary Anderson is always a joy to watch he makes darts look beautiful I don't know how. I just like the fact he gets on with it no showing off no oneupmanship

[@szybkacebula3167]

My 2 favorite players of all time. And this final was absolutely absurd and good.

[@allankeane354]

Sorry but ... Adrian Lewis is one of your favorite players? Really?

[@szybkacebula3167]

@@allankeane354 I like his throwing style and just how aggressive back in the day he played. Yes, he dropped down massively and had many ungracious situations, but still liked him as a player of the game

[@jamesmitchell5126]

@@szybkacebula3167 me too he is a joy to watch when on form his style and playing pace is brilliant

[@josihd6918]

@@allankeane354 he and Phil were my heroes! Phil because of his dedication to darts and Adrian because of his unlimited natural talent!

[@example2844]

That was probably the greatest and most savage 170 ever hit in darts

[@ConnorBennett180]

The only close final in the last 5 or 6 years, a absolute stonker

[@frederico9288]

connor bennett I don’t think a single world final involving Anderson has been a let down

[@stevewood238]

Apart from the one a year before this that was 7-6 lol

[@jacob4690]

This years was close for a long time

[@j-roc6989]

@@jacob4690 no it wasn't it was 7-2 Wright wasnt it or 7 4

[@joeymacintosh7119]

@@j-roc6989 7-3

[@benhulme8303]

Another tremendous 7-5 thriller between two of the most naturally gifted players in the sport. Top notch tungsten.

[@foodreacts2]

I really want to see Adrien back at his best

[@TheJohnCooperShow]

Prime Lewis is 3rd best player of all time

[@jamesheath7601]

Sport…

[@jamesmuldoon1427]

why dont you look up what a sport is then comment @@jamesheath7601

[@oogabooga2337]

@@TheJohnCooperShowid say gary is 3rd best oat

[@TheRandomZachChannel]

Lewis always has a look on his face like he’s trying to remember if he left the oven on. 🤣

[@thomas1677]

Anderson hitting that 170 was stunning. I'd love to see Lewis get back to playing like this too. 2 of the most naturally gifted players you can watch

[@foodreacts2]

Gary needs to get back to his prime

[@mjhancock6029]

time it?

[@bjarkifreyrbjarnason9419]

@@mjhancock6029 1:23:00

[@machiavelli4]

Gary Anderson in my view is still the most talented and gifted Player to ever pick up a dart. What he could have done with a little more ambition....

[@DirkMPauly]

Gary Anderson einfach der sympathischste überhaupt 👍

[@osauria98]

7:09 game sho- ADRIAN LEWIS

[@J_21022]

hahaha

[@tonioriginal]

he says "... and he gets there.. ADRIAN LEWIS"

[@tonioriginal]

am I missing something?

[@planetx1595]

@@tonioriginal The referee (score announcer) says that, not the commentator

[@oogabooga2337]

i feel adrian and gary are so similar. both won back to back world champs and won against eachother at the same score line. both extreme talents with 2 of the nicest throws in the game

[@stephenmuir6812]

Strange to think that only 6 years later, this may be a Last-64 (Round 2) game.

[@mmc11512]

The best matchup in darts. Both are naturals who throw at a great pace.

[@foodreacts2]

Gary needs to get back to his prime

[@smiddy4404]

That bull to win the 6th set was the purest ever

[@foodreacts2]

I love that Adrien always kisses the opponents head when he loses

[@troypakura272]

Man what a match, edge of your seat stuff❤ gary Andersen magic 🎯

[@dettigs]

Gary is such a likeable dude!!! great player!!

[@jericstv7298]

most loving and always watching match

[@rinkurakesh]

What a beautiful sport this is 🎯😘😘😘😘👍

[@supercall157]

2014-2018 Gary anderson was literally unbeatable

[@janegavin8715]

Anderson at his best might just be the best player in history.

[@craigbirt2887]

Oh come on Jane. Taylor mvg even Lewis at there best all better than gando at his best.

[@ProClubsHighlights]

@@craigbirt2887 lol

[@GamingTv-hs4ur]

@@craigbirt2887 Have you ever watched an angry Gary Anderson? In this Mode he‘s nearly unbeatable!

[@Zarkava8]

Taylor and MVG are miles ahead on tournaments won.

[@MULM]

@@Zarkava8 true but I think it's about the absolute prime A-game

[@foodreacts2]

Gary was in his prime not so long ago, he needs to get back to his best

[@benmackay3573]

I think it's official, Anderson can do no wrong anymore (at least imo). He's the best darts player to watch ever and at his best is defo top 3 ever arguably top 2

[@romanreckless8263]

I could put him at #3... over bristow

[@benmackay3573]

Actually nvm the top 2 part, he can't go above mvg or Taylor but still more enjoyable to watch than either of them

[@nultyjack8219]

@@benmackay3573 Taylor enjoyable to watch in different way

[@eireabu9486]

Na hes not 2nd maybe just about third

[@josihd6918]

If Anderson wasn't as lazy, he would've been 5x+ World Champ, change my mind

[@BullshotDarts]

Back when Lewis was capable of making a final. Feel like I haven’t seen him anywhere the last couple years. Just pushing that guy 😂😂

[@edwardhayes5837]

He had family issues ffs

[@og786.]

@@edwardhayes5837 like what happened?

[@edwardhayes5837]

@@og786. his wife was sick

[@og786.]

@@edwardhayes5837 oh ok

[@jacobwatkinson9497]

@@edwardhayes5837 he has always had issues but not always with his family still a good player tho but he is questionable 😂😂

[@colinwolf7785]

I also would like to watch that Matchplay semi-final between Taylor and Anderson again when both averaged around 105

[@stevewood238]

Best matchplay game of all time for me that

[@colinwolf7785]

@@stevewood238 Yeah, that was epic

[@KingJohnson1985]

@@colinwolf7785 Grand Slam Semi Final between Phil and Adrian was even better, even better than the semi final at matchplay and even beter than this final, which was a great match too, but the Semi-Final between Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis at the Grand Slam was mind-blowing from the first dart thrown, less legs than here and 31 180s, both avaraging at 110+, that was just insane

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

When I watch Lewis play I remind myself to cut back on the cold cuts 😂

[@markmcalonan5565]

What a fantastic game,, Love the darts

[@jamesmitchell5126]

I love the way Lewis plays he isn’t the player he was a few years back but when he is on form he is a joy to watch. He. Plays so smooth and at a good pace

[@RioShimadaKai]

Rewatching this now. Ando not been the same since he started wearing glasses it feels like apart from the 2018 matchplay. Can only remember Gary as a dominant force before he started wearing glasses aka 2016 champs and before

[@oogabooga2337]

he could hardly see the board before glasses. Still managed to make the world final in 2017 and win a couple of majors in 2018 and get to some finals

[@jamesdoyle3885]

Just simply amazing darts

[@l2_jasp4r56]

He was so good

[@ollohdf]

the best Gary ever!!!!!!!!

[@danielmoore3602]

Love these two

[@jericstv7298]

most loving match

[@freespirit3508]

Last of a dying breed, G,ANDERSON

[@craigblyth783]

not a lot of people know this but Andersons wins in 2015-2016 were both against Stoke on Trent world champions....only saying this as i am a Scot living in Stoke

[@oveimaroliveraramirez553]

Saludos desde Bogotá seguidor de este gran deporte

[@Jobvdbos]

So Good match from anderson

[@thelstanedwardsson4374]

I like Gary Anderson a lot, please for him in 2016 Final, disappointed for Adie though - like Adie a lot too.

[@royvdbroek]

this is the legend.

[@davidgladwin6592]

THE 170 CHECK OUT WAS FROM SPACE WOW WOW WOW

[@LOLMAN9538]

This Anderson was unstoppable.

[@Andy-df4id]

Two good guys ❤,💯👍

[@stevemiddleton6396]

Awesome Game,,,, Gary is KING

[@yarizmai-yao2318]

Excellent

[@AaronWatson396]

Gary anderson is a brilliant player I hope he smashes next year. I know he can lewis, mvg, price are all brilliant players too. Would love to see Taylor back

[@uschifickstuck3418]

Anderson and Lewis are the Best 😁

[@holzf.9300]

if you stop this vid at 47:46 you can see adrian uses black overpainted unicorn standard flights :-D

[@ricobeen8418]

if Lewis had won that final, he would still be in the top 5 in the world after his surgery. I believe it is a matter of confidence with adrian lewis. my favourite player of all time: Adrian Lewis.

[@og786.]

He has surgery?I didn't even know

[@doraemon402]

You gotta love how he forgets John Part when talking about more than once WCs

[@ThePriestley14]

Not really, part absolute legend and ambassador for the game and in top 7 of all time deserves much more recognition than he gets.

[@doraemon402]

@@ThePriestley14 By "love" I didn't mean I like it. I mean that it's funny since he's right next to him

[@faltopfake]

[@BarmanDarts]

23:10

[@jamiecrawford7220]

Remember Lewis vs Taylor that was INSANE AND EXCITING ASK HELL!! THE most 180's they set a new record I think Taylor had a 9 dart finish. Dart average was like 120 to 118.

[@jamiecrawford7220]

I always watch when it pops up everytime the crowd was insane!!

[@jamiecrawford7220]

It's weird bc I'm a hockey, football, and lacrosse guy full contact by these dart players have finness, excitement, pinpoint accuracy then feathered by the crowd noise!! Love it!!

[@dhdbdjsbsjsksk1401]

knowing anderson did this while he couldnt see the board or the scores properly 😂😂😂

[@foodreacts2]

Gary needs to get back to his prime

[@tgardocki97]

How could I go about finding out what the song is called that starts at 1:13:01

[@ianhughes2488]

Adrian Lewis needs come back, very funny man great player , old Jackpot

[@user-ky2uk2ek4k]

Only Gary Anderson, Adrian Lewis and Phil Taylor became back-to-back PDC world champs ;)

[@wernerandreeloerts]

how Noble 180 says is incredible

[@ggggggggggggadamgggg]

So gutted Adrien Lewis has dropped down the rankings hoping he can find his form again

[@georgeheap3689]

This was probably the best tournament Lewis ever had. His career would've panned out very differently if he'd managed to win this I reckon

[@callumwhite516]

He’s a 2 time world champ - this definitely was not his best tournament

[@mickharrison9004]

Always a jackpot amount of dust when ads on top 😂🎉

[@GamingTv-hs4ur]

Adi Lewis is propably the most talented Player who ever put a Dart in his hands. Im sad to see what he is playing now.😔

[@leogallagher627]

What happened?

[@iforgor7883]

@@leogallagher627 went from world no. 2 to world no. 20 in about a year. Kinda sad to see

[@vource2670]

Gary more talented my opinion

[@symonmiguel2929]

Anderson like a normal player in darts he score 28 yeahh i like Anderson he is like my father

[@stevewood238]

2017 final mvg v anderson highest quality final ever played next please

[@schlemmer1807]

And the best world championship ever. So many close games with an incredible standard. Was hard to see my two favourite players lost in the semi‐final and the final angainst MvG, but it was brillant from start to finish this tournament.

[@stevewood238]

@@schlemmer1807 van gerwens performance in that tournament is the best of all time in my opinion given how well he played and how well his opponent's played against him

[@zizouzizou937]

@@stevewood238 cross was imo beat mvg in best match ever and destroyed Taylor in the final

[@stevewood238]

@@zizouzizou937 nah cross should of gone out twice in terms of standard of play no world championship win comes close to mvg 2017

[@zizouzizou937]

@@stevewood238 nah

[@goloje6744]

the 2016 wdc was just so amazing, so many great matches. Def the best wdc of the lot

[@kanthony9154]

This year has potential

[@noah_fcn1731]

Last close wc final

[@holleser5965]

did anyone notice, that Adrian lewis played with unicorn flight, but they are painted?

[@trotsebrabander]

I miss the crowds

[@ronnie1202]

Gary was untouchable at that time

[@anthonymatute6057]

1:23:00 170

[@theplague1914]

am i hearing van der voort and barney chants???

[@harryearp5704]

I think this final made him drop down his game

[@bozorovashahnoza750]

Gary the best

[@LukeGaming96]

I'd like to be in a world final one day

[@KM98]

Missing old gary and old adrian.

[@yasayrad8969]

One incredible thing with darts, is that even if it's require a serious amount of focus, fan chants are not only tolerated, they're part of the sport's culture. While in tennis, you'd be thrown out of the court if you scream a player's name during exchanges! 😆

[@foodreacts2]

I really want to see Adrien back at his best

[@Alex-tw6ph]

What darts were Adrian using? Which Gen?

[@agfi88]

2

[@user-xt6wx6ef8w]

4

[@PW-qi1gi]

23:17 Mathematical meltdown haha

[@grandmasteryoda7693]

Has Anderson win

[@k9wolfchiconnection427]

This version of Lewis can wipe the floor with anyone today or in history. As for Anderson when he's on form and I say when! He's unbeatable, infact the best. For me Anderson is the Ronnie o'sullivan of darts, like the rocket in snooker, he is the most naturally gifted darts player I've ever seen.

[@ShaneCrook]

I think Gary could be my dad

[@garry760]

Darts should be in the Olympics.

[@tropicalpalmtree]

lewis has had his day it seems, absolutely woeful in the world championship this year, fucked my bet up n all

[@dartstoremadriddartstorema4674]

Oh Gary Gary

[@Zarkava8]

They've both visibly aged a lot during the last 6 years.

[@ukphone4183]

Phil Taylor the legend of darts🎉🎉

[@simonhughes6772]

Youd think darts players would hit a lot more of what there aiming for seeing as they practice so much.

[@oogabooga2337]

not really lol they already play amazingly as well with the added pressure of playing for hundreds of thousands of pounds and titles

[@wernerandreeloerts]

lewis the only player in this final have ddart average from over 100...

[@foodreacts2]

Darts is the onlt Sport were winning is most important because of the money, unlike other sports Sposonorships aren't that much