PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonis Skayias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Scarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Skayias
vs
Scarface

182 cm
26
170 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

183 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonis Skayias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dexter Scarface!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarface displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skayias throws out the jab.
Skayias missing with a left hand there. Scarface was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scarface throws a hook but Skayias avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Skayias tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Skayias.
Skayias defending well as Scarface loads up on a big left hand.
Skayias staying out of range there.
Skayias takes one on the button.
Skayias throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Scarface does no damage.
Antonis Skayias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Scarface misses.
Skayias misses with a wild body shot.
Scarface doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Skayias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skayias misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Skayias cracks Scarface with an open hand slap.
Skayias lands with a good body shot.
Skayias looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarface avoids the head kick by Skayias.
Scarface swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarface ducks right into an uppercut from Skayias.
Skayias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skayias lands with a nice body punch.
A leg kick checked by Scarface.
Scarface throws a hook to the side of Skayias's head but Skayias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarface misses with a few strikes there.
Scarface blocks the body kick.
Skayias scores with a sloppy right hand. Scarface should have avoided that one.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skayias throws a low kick but Scarface moves out of range easily.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Skayias's shoulder, as Skayias tries to avoid the shot.
Scarface misses with an uppercut. Skayias saw that one coming.
Skayias appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scarface with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skayias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skayias. Scarface does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarface is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scarface darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface stalks Skayias and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skayias's face. Skayias staggers backwards, shaken.
Skayias connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scarface might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scarface throws a right and a left that Skayias avoids nicely.
Skayias throws a poor cross that misses
and Skayias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skayias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarface ducks right into an uppercut from Skayias.
Skayias connects with a single shot there.
Skayias throws a body punch but Scarface moves out of range.
Skayias misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Scarface. Those never looked like landing.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Skayias's shoulder, as Skayias tries to avoid the shot.
Skayias gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Skayias misses with a head kick.
Skayias throws a sloppy head kick and Scarface moves out of range easily.
Skayias lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Scarface. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skayias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skayias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarface scores with a nice strike.

Skayias is rocked!
Scarface goes for a small jab and connects. Now Scarface goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Skayias stumbles back but Scarface runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Skayias to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Skayias will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dexter Scarface!
A very excited looking Dexter Scarface made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.