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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Galan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Galan misses with a takedown attempt
and Masamune counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Galan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Masamune pushes Galan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Masamune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Galan feints the counter takedown.
Masamune has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Date Masamune. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Masamune gets a clinch.
Masamune is trying to pull guard but Galan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galan jumps guard but Masamune stands there with Galan around his waist. Galan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Masamune pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galan's coach down at Savage Kartel MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Galan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Masamune dives in for a single leg takedown but Galan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Masamune as Galan shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masamune.#T1#
Galan fails to land the takedown.
Masamune dives in for a single leg takedown but Galan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galan has a takedown stuffed.
Masamune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Masamune or perhaps it was just good defense by Galan, which made it look bad.
Galan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Masamune is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Galan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Masamune did well to prevent Galan getting side control.
Galan wants to pass to mount but Masamune is defending the position.
Galan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Galan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SUB2#
Galan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Masamune manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masamune wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Masamune is trying to improve his position.
Galan working away.
Galan wants to control but Masamune is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Galan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masamune, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Galan is trying to get an arm triangle but Masamune is defending well. #T3#
Galan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Masamune!
Galan wants to take his opponent's back but Masamune doesn't allow it.
Masamune wants to control but Galan is having none of it.
Galan is looking to work his way around to Masamune's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Galan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Masamune can't escape the position.
#T4#
Galan mounts Masamune! Really nice guard pass there!
Masamune tries to improve his position but instead Galan has taken his back! #SUB2#
Masamune defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Galan is looking for the choke from the back position but Masamune is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Galan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Masamune knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Masamune for a finish.
Galan wants to control but Masamune is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Galan looking for the choke from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Galan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Galan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Galan with a poor takedown
letting Masamune counter with a right hand.
Galan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masamune moves in looking to clinch but Galan pushes him off.#TD2#
Galan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masamune to the mat! Masamune manages to get full guard. #ES#
Masamune is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Masamune manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Galan scores with a takedown into Masamune's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benito Galan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masamune is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masamune keeping moving, preventing Galan from controlling successfully.
Masamune wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Galan is looking to pass into half guard but Masamune pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Masamune is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Galan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Galan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masamune defends well.
Galan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Masamune has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Masamune is pushing down on Galan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galan is fighting to maintain full guard but Masamune has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galan manages to get to full guard.
Masamune looking to pass the guard.
Galan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Masamune will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Masamune postures up.
Galan keeping moving, preventing Masamune from controlling successfully. #T3#
Masamune is looking to work some ground and pound but Galan has wrist control.
Masamune throwing strikes from guard but Galan blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Galan tries for a takedown but Masamune circles away easily
and Galan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masamune fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galan avoids it really well and circles away.
Masamune closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masamune as he avoids it easily.
Date Masamune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benito Galan.#TD2#
Galan dives in and scores a takedown into Masamune's guard.
Galan wants to pass the guard but Masamune is keeping the position.#T4#
Galan is still trying to improve position.
Masamune keeping moving, preventing Galan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Masamune escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Galan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Galan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Masamune is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Masamune holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
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 Date Masamune will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Galan shoots in and drives through. Masamune sprawls well.
As Galan tries to get set, Masamune tries to push him back and clinch up but Galan manages to avoid the attempt.
Masamune lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Date Masamune is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Masamune gets caught napping as Galan dives in and scores a takedown. Masamune manages to retain guard.
Masamune wants to sweep here but Galan controlling him for the moment.
Galan trying to control the position from guard on top but Masamune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Galan wants to control but Masamune is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamune prevents Galan from improving position.
Masamune is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Galan tries to advance to mount but Masamune denies him.
Galan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Masamune!
Masamune is trying to stand but he's just given Galan his back.#SUB2#
Galan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Galan has the hooks in. Masamune is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Galan wants to control but Masamune is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Galan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Masamune is defending well though. Galan let's go of the attempt for now.
Masamune prevents Galan from getting a body triangle.#T2#
What can Masamune do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Masamune rolls, trying to escape but Galan keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Galan is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Masamune with him. Masamune is trying to defend but Galan has an arm under the chin now! Masamune grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benito Galan!
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