PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cub Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masatoshi Hamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cub Galloway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Galloway
vs
Hamada

188 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

196 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cub Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masatoshi Hamada!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galloway misses with a head kick.
Hamada throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Galloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galloway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hamada staying out of range there.
A jab from Hamada finds it's way through Galloway's defenses.
Galloway throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Galloway.
Galloway lands a front kick.

Hamada forces Galloway back against the cage and clinches.
Galloway misses with an elbow over the top.
Hamada has Galloway pushed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Galloway throws an elbow but misses.
Hamada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Galloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galloway misses with an elbow over the top.
Hamada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hamada blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hamada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway misses with an elbow over the top.
Galloway avoiding damage as Hamada throws knees to the body.
Galloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Galloway throws an elbow that misses.
Galloway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Galloway misses with an elbow over the top.
Hamada'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.
Galloway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Galloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hamada trying to control the position but instead, Galloway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hamada into the cage.
Hamada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Galloway backwards.
Galloway misses with an elbow over the top.
Galloway tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamada avoids the damage to the body.
Hamada lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Cub Galloway has been cut.
Galloway missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is working for takedown but Galloway is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Galloway just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hamada's brow.
Galloway creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hamada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamada connects with a knee to the head.
Hamada swings wildly with an uppercut but Galloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Galloway is keeping busy.
Hamada misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galloway.
Hamada lands a nice elbow.
Galloway comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Galloway pushes off an throws an elbow but Hamada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Galloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hamada blocks an elbow strike from Galloway.
Hamada lands with a light punch inside.
Galloway misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway throws an elbow that misses.
Galloway tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamada avoids the damage to the body.
Hamada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Galloway blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamada.
Hamada pushes Galloway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hamada swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Hamada lands a takedown into guard.
Hamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamada showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hamada stopping the sweep attempt from Galloway.
Galloway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamada on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamada tries to free his leg and advance position but Galloway is retaining full guard.
Hamada is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Galloway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galloway tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Galloway tries to keep at a distance but Hamada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamada is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galloway is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masatoshi Hamada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cub Galloway's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Galloway throws a head kick but Hamada moves out of range.
Galloway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hamada thows a leg kick but Galloway checks it
and Galloway counters with a head kick. That will keep Hamada thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Galloway throws a head kick but Hamada moves out of range.
Galloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Galloway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galloway dips to his left and cracks Hamada with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Galloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hamada blocks a head kick by Galloway.
Galloway throws a head kick that misses.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Galloway is just out of range.
Galloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Galloway throws a body punch but Hamada moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galloway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Galloway throws a low kick but Hamada avoids it.
Galloway lands a two punch combo.
Galloway misses with a body kick.

Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hamada is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hamada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hamada takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hamada wants to control but Galloway is keeping him busy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Masatoshi Hamada wasn't active enough on the ground.
Galloway misses with a head kick.
Galloway lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hamada is looking to slow Galloway down with leg kicks.
Hamada takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hamada fails with the takedown.
Hamada throws a combination that misses
and Galloway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hamada looks to throw a body kick
and Galloway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Galloway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Galloway misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamada works the jab nicely.

Hamada moves into the clinch.
Galloway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hamada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Galloway is keeping busy.
Masatoshi Hamada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hamada takes an elbow to the temple.
Galloway throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hamada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hamada leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hamada blocks the elbow strike.
Galloway tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamada avoids the damage to the body.
Galloway throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada misses with a body punch.
Galloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamada is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Galloway is defending well.
Galloway misses with an elbow over the top.
Hamada blocks an elbow strike from Galloway.
Galloway trying to land knees to the body.
Hamada landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamada lands a good knee to the midsection. Galloway won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Galloway blocks an elbow strike from Hamada.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galloway throws an elbow but it misses.
Hamada looking to throw knees to the head but Galloway is blocking nicely.
Hamada tries to land a knee to the head but Galloway blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Galloway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cub Galloway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cub Galloway's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Galloway throws a lazy head kick
and Hamada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Galloway thinking.
Galloway scores with a decent looking hook.
Hamada moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hamada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galloway.
Galloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Hamada avoids the head kick by Galloway.
Galloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Galloway misses with a head kick.
Hamada takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Galloway throws a sloppy head kick and Hamada moves out of range easily.
Hamada thows a body shot but no joy.
Galloway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Hamada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Galloway napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hamada in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada wants to control but Galloway is keeping him busy.
Galloway wants to get back to his feet but Hamada drags him back down.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hamada trying to control the action but Galloway is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Masatoshi Hamada hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hamada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galloway circles away.
Hamada blocks a head kick by Galloway.
Galloway drops his hands momentarily and Hamada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cub Galloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamada looks to throw the jab but Galloway is out of range.
Hamada tries to work over Galloway's front leg with a kick but Galloway checks it.
Galloway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Galloway throws a sloppy head kick and Hamada moves out of range easily.
Galloway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Galloway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hamada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Galloway looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galloway scores with a head kick.
Hamada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway throws a head kick that misses.
Galloway tries a head kick but it misses.
Galloway throws a head kick but Hamada moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Galloway gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hamada to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galloway is keeping the position for now.
Hamada wants to control from the top but Galloway keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway is looking to stand up but Hamada isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hamada passes into half guard.
Hamada wants to free his trapped foot but Galloway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masatoshi Hamada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamada 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masatoshi Hamada!
Masatoshi Hamada spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.