PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zach Galfanakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murat Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galfanakis comes to the cage accompanied by Safety Dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Galfanakis
vs
Orgun

162 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Galfanakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murat Orgun!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galfanakis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Galfanakis tries to bum rush Orgun with a series of wild strikes but Orgun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Galfanakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orgun moves away.
Galfanakis just misses with a punch to the body.
Galfanakis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Galfanakis misses with a double jab.
Galfanakis throws a body kick that misses.
Galfanakis lands a jab to Orgun's midsection.
Galfanakis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orgun doesn't seem bothered though.
Galfanakis lands with a right hand.
Galfanakis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orgun's hands.
Galfanakis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orgun drops his hands momentarily and Galfanakis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Galfanakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galfanakis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orgun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Galfanakis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Galfanakis lands a nice hook to Orgun's body. Orgun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galfanakis misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Galfanakis, as that shot connected.
Galfanakis lands with a shot to the body.
Galfanakis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orgun fails to land the takedown.
Galfanakis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orgun is out of range.

Galfanakis shoots in and bounces Orgun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Orgun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orgun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Galfanakis wants to pass the guard but Orgun is keeping the position.
Orgun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galfanakis is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galfanakis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galfanakis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Galfanakis won't allow Orgun to sweep him here.
Orgun working a defensive guard here.
Galfanakis wants to control from the top but Orgun keeps moving.
Galfanakis postures up.
Orgun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galfanakis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orgun looking for a sweep. Not yet Orgun, not yet.
Galfanakis postures up in Orgun's guard and throws a big left but Orgun blocks it.
Orgun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Galfanakis.
Galfanakis is looking to work some ground and pound but Orgun has wrist control.
Orgun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Galfanakis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orgun is keeping the position for now.
Galfanakis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Orgun being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galfanakis wants to control from the top but Orgun keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Galfanakis thows a big elbow that misses.
Orgun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orgun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galfanakis's guard.
Orgun being controlled here momentarily.
Galfanakis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orgun on the ground.
Galfanakis keeping full guard, as Orgun tries to pass.
Galfanakis is pulling down on Orgun's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Galfanakis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Orgun tries to clinch but Galfanakis is having none of it.
Galfanakis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zach Galfanakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galfanakis keeps the fight on the outside.
Galfanakis scores with a hook.
Galfanakis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galfanakis scores with a three punch combo!
Orgun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galfanakis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galfanakis lands with an uppercut that bounces Orgun off the cage and back into rage.
Galfanakis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Galfanakis, as that shot connected.
Galfanakis lands a slapping body shot.
Murat Orgun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Galfanakis scores with a one two! Orgun had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Galfanakis works Orgun's body with a nice hook.
Orgun is breathing heavily.
Galfanakis scores with a hook.
Orgun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Galfanakis, as that shot connected.
Galfanakis scores with a three punch combo!
Orgun drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Galfanakis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zach Galfanakis is winning the standup battle so far.
Galfanakis digs a good body shot into Orgun's ribs.
Galfanakis lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Galfanakis does no damage.
Galfanakis clobbers Orgun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Galfanakis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Galfanakis connects with a right hand. Orgun shakes it off.
Orgun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galfanakis swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Galfanakis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galfanakis winds up and cracks Orgun with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Galfanakis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galfanakis is nestled in close to Orgun, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orgun is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Galfanakis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Galfanakis trying to control the action but Orgun is working from the bottom.
Orgun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galfanakis.
Galfanakis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orgun trying to control from the bottom.
Orgun is looking for a sweep. Galfanakis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Galfanakis lands a nice short elbow.
Galfanakis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Orgun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galfanakis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galfanakis lands strikes from half guard.
Galfanakis lands strikes from half guard.
Galfanakis trying to pass the guard but Orgun defending well.
Orgun tries to get to full guard but Galfanakis has control of the leg.
Galfanakis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Galfanakis lands strikes from half guard.
Galfanakis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Galfanakis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orgun keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galfanakis slips a nice elbow through Orgun's hands, connecting with Orgun's forehead.
Orgun has hold of Galfanakis's hands but Galfanakis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Galfanakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orgun defending well though.
Orgun tries to get to full guard but Galfanakis has control of the leg.
Orgun taking some punishment here, with Galfanakis in his half guard.
Galfanakis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Galfanakis working over Orgun with some ground and pound. Orgun looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orgun trying to control here.
Galfanakis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Galfanakis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Orgun takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Galfanakis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Galfanakis lands a nice shot to the body.
Galfanakis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Orgun checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Galfanakis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Orgun taking a bit of punishment here - Galfanakis scoring with strikes.
Galfanakis cracks Orgun with a big right hand but Orgun just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Galfanakis throws a strike aimed at the side of Orgun's head but Orgun avoids it well.
Zach Galfanakis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orgun stops Galfanakis from passing to mount.
Galfanakis landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun is trying to improve his position.
Orgun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Galfanakis is looking to take a break and control but Orgun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galfanakis misses with the ground and pound.
Galfanakis scoring with punches and elbows.
Galfanakis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Orgun is looking for a sweep.
Orgun is trying to control Galfanakis's posture but Galfanakis avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galfanakis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Galfanakis working the head with strikes.
Galfanakis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Galfanakis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Galfanakis working the head and body with strikes.
Galfanakis scoring with punches and elbows.
Galfanakis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Galfanakis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orgun keeps working.
Galfanakis is putting a hurting on Orgun here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!
Orgun takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Galfanakis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Galfanakis working the body and head with strikes.
Galfanakis trying to control the action but Orgun is working from the bottom.
Galfanakis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orgun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Galfanakis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Galfanakis lands some shots froms side control.
Galfanakis cracks Orgun with a big elbow.
Orgun prevents Galfanakis from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galfanakis trying to control the action but Orgun is working from the bottom.
Murat Orgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orgun takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Galfanakis working the head and body with strikes.
Galfanakis landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Check out the look on Galfanakis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Galfanakis lands a nice forearm strike.
Orgun tries to strike but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Galfanakis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Galfanakis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Galfanakis!