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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonis Skayias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Shamrock (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.
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182 cm
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182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
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179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas, Bobby Shamrock! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Skayias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Skayias ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Shamrock is looking to clinch. Skayias jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance. Skayias slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Bobby Shamrock has been cut. Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shamrock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Skayias does it's job there. Skayias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away. Skayias scores with a takedown into Shamrock's guard. Skayias is looking to stand up but Shamrock won't let him. Shamrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skayias is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skayias wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving. Shamrock manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Skayias throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Antonis Skayias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride. Shamrock dives in and grabs Skayias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skayias pushes down on Shamrock's head and hops out. Skayias seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Skayias throws a left that rocks Shamrock and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Skayias dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Shamrock regain composure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Skayias scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shamrock to see if he's OK. Shamrock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skayias has knee on belly and moves into mount. Skayias trying to control but he's not successful this time. Skayias controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shamrock wants to try and get back to his feet. Skayias is stalling here but it's allowed Shamrock to get half guard.
Shamrock makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Nice shot by Skayias. Skayias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Skayias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Skayias scores with a decent looking hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Skayias cracks Shamrock with an uppercut from hell and Shamrock crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Skayias's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Shamrock is rocked! Skayias stands and steps away. Shamrock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Skayias finish him? Skayias catches Shamrock with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Shamrock forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonis Skayias! An out of breath Antonis Skayias thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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