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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zach Galfanakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galfanakis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Safety Dance. Zach Galfanakis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ernesto Vasquez's chin.
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Galfanakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ernesto Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galfanakis misses with a body kick.
Galfanakis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Galfanakis landing strikes.
Galfanakis is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galfanakis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vasquez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vasquez sneaks back into half guard.
Galfanakis thows a huge punch but Vasquez dodges it nicely.
Galfanakis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Galfanakis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Vasquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galfanakis.
Galfanakis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vasquez wants to control but Galfanakis is keeping busy.
Galfanakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasquez defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galfanakis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Galfanakis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasquez keeps working.
Vasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galfanakis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galfanakis's back!
Vasquez keeps control of the position easily here as Galfanakis tries to buck him off.
Vasquez tries to get the hooks in deep but Galfanakis pushed the leg off.
Vasquez throwing sloppy strikes.
Will Vasquez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Galfanakis trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez controls the position.
Galfanakis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vasquez.
Galfanakis trying to control the hands but Vasquez breaks the grip.
Vasquez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vasquez is looking to control Galfanakis but Galfanakis is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Galfanakis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez tries to keep control of the position but Galfanakis is staying busy.
Vasquez biding his time, controlling Galfanakis.
Ernesto Vasquez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Galfanakis misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Galfanakis misses with a straight left.
Galfanakis throws a lazy right hand but Vasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galfanakis throws the left hand but Vasquez avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasquez as he connects with a hook.
Galfanakis scores with a three punch combo!
A lazy left from Galfanakis finds it's target.
Galfanakis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasquez sprawls well. Vasquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Galfanakis gets slowly back to his feet.
Galfanakis throws a series of punches but Vasquez moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Galfanakis misses the target.
Vasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Galfanakis misses with a double jab.
Vasquez avoids the body shot from Galfanakis.
Vasquez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Galfanakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasquez. Galfanakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galfanakis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Galfanakis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Galfanakis shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Galfanakis takes one to the side of the head.
Vasquez misses with a double jab.
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Vasquez lunges at Galfanakis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Galfanakis's hand.
Vasquez misses with a body shot.
Galfanakis slips under a jab from Vasquez.
Vasquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galfanakis's hands.
Galfanakis misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Galfanakis misses its intended target.
Galfanakis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasquez's hands.
Galfanakis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Galfanakis avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Galfanakis misses.
Galfanakis throws out a loose jab but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galfanakis throws out a loose jab but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ernesto Vasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasquez looks to land a left hand but Galfanakis moved out of range nicely.
Galfanakis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galfanakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasquez misses with a straight left.
A jab from Galfanakis does it's job there.
Galfanakis misses with a looping right.
Vasquez throws a series of strikes that have Galfanakis backpedaling.
Vasquez scores with a three punch combo!
Galfanakis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galfanakis misses with a low kick.
Galfanakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Galfanakis should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasquez scores with a four punch combination!
Vasquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vasquez misses with the combination.
Galfanakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasquez throws a right and a left that Galfanakis avoids nicely.
Vasquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Galfanakis looks for a takedown but Vasquez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Galfanakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galfanakis lands a slapping body shot.
Vasquez slips under a jab.
Galfanakis takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Galfanakis misses with a body shot.
Vasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galfanakis.
Vasquez cracks Galfanakis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vasquez misses the jab.
Galfanakis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasquez throws a lazy right hand but Galfanakis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galfanakis jabs Vasquez right on the nose. Vasquez blinks but takes it well.
Galfanakis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Galfanakis catches Vasquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vasquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galfanakis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez looks to throw the jab but Galfanakis is out of range.
Jab by Vasquez.
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!
Vasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Galfanakis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Galfanakis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galfanakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Galfanakis preventing the sweep.
Galfanakis landing with the ground and pound.
Vasquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galfanakis's guard.
Vasquez preventing the sweep.
Vasquez wants to stand but Galfanakis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Galfanakis keeps moving.
Galfanakis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Galfanakis tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Galfanakis wants to sweep here but Vasquez controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ernesto Vasquez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vasquez scores with a jab.
Galfanakis scores with a hook.
Vasquez misses with a body shot.
Galfanakis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galfanakis throws out the jab.
Galfanakis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ernesto Vasquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice body punch from Vasquez.
Galfanakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galfanakis thows a body shot but no joy.
Vasquez moves away from the strike by Galfanakis.
Galfanakis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Galfanakis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vasquez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vasquez explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galfanakis.
Galfanakis swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Galfanakis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Galfanakis throws a strike but Vasquez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vasquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Galfanakis is one step ahead there.
Galfanakis landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galfanakis trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
Galfanakis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vasquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vasquez wants to stand up but Galfanakis is controlling him.
Vasquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vasquez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Galfanakis tries to hold on but Vasquez postures up.
That's two 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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vasquez looking to control but Galfanakis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vasquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez is standing up, even though he is in mount.
A big left from Galfanakis misses.
Vasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galfanakis slips a straight right by Vasquez.
Galfanakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Vasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danga de danga de dang - Galfanakis scores with a four punch combination!
Vasquez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vasquez scores with a jab.
Galfanakis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasquez swings for the body but Galfanakis moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galfanakis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vasquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vasquez misses with a hook. Galfanakis ducked under it nicely.
Ernesto Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galfanakis misses with a straight left.
Galfanakis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vasquez's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Galfanakis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galfanakis postures up.
Galfanakisis looking to pass into half guard but Vasquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vasquez is in guard.
Galfanakis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vasquez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Galfanakis moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Galfanakis.
Vasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Galfanakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ernesto Vasquez.
I think Vasquez 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Vasquez!
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