PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Shackelford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gucio Gucik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shackelford comes to the cage accompanied by Airplanes. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gucik's choice of entrance music: Dawaj na ring !!!!. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Shackelford
vs
Gucik

200 cm
21
270 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

200 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rusty Shackelford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gucio Gucik!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackelford misses with a wild combination.
Shackelford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gucik tries to clinch but Shackelford is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Shackelford.
Shackelford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shackelford.
Gucik looks gassed!
Gucik looks for a takedown but Shackelford sprawls well.
Gucik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gucik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shackelford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gucik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shackelford cracks the inside of Gucik's front leg.
Shackelford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shackelford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Shackelford closes the distance and clinches.

Shackelford wants the takedown. Gucik is fighting it off but Shackelford persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gucik's guard against the cage.
Shackelford passes Gucik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Shackelford.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gucik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shackelford pulls his head out easily.
Gucik has hold of Shackelford's hands but Shackelford slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackelford controlling the action here.
Shackelford is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shackelford working Gucik over with strikes.
Shackelford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Shackelford controlling the action here.
Shackelford lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shackelford lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shackelford stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shackelford lands a head kick. Gucik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Shackelford rushes Gucik and presses him up against the cage.
Shackelford has Gucik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gucik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Shackelford gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gucik regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shackelford gets to his feet - Gucik follows without any prompting.
Gucik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shackelford pinned against the cage. Shackelford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shackelford, right into the meat.
Shackelford works over Gucik's head and body with a nice combination.
Shackelford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gucik circles away quickly and effectively.
Shackelford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gucik backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Shackelford.
Shackelford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shackelford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gucik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shackelford defends it nicely.
Rusty Shackelford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gucio Gucik.
Shackelford connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackelford feints and then cracks Gucik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gucik down.
Gucio Gucik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackelford throws a series of strikes that have Gucik backpedaling.
Shackelford's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Shackelford duly obliges.
Shackelford moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shackelford cracks Gucik with an open hand slap.
Shackelford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gucik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shackelford lands a jab to Gucik's midsection.
Shackelford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gucik backs up against the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Shackelford.
Gucik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Shackelford closes the distance and clinches.

Shackelford has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gucik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Shackelford scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gucik is looking for a way out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gucik is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shackelford gets his way!
Shackelford 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.
Gucik tries to escape but Shackelford has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Gucik right now.

Shackelford looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gucik trying to control the hands but Shackelford won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shackelford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gucik is defended easily by Shackelford.
Shackelford lands with a straight right. Gucik didn't see that one coming.

Shackelford rushes Gucik and presses him up against the cage.

Shackelford pulls guard effortlessly.
Shackelford wants to sweep here but Gucik controlling him for the moment.
Shackelford lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gucik!
Shackelford controlling from mount.
Shackelford landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackelford with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shackelford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shackelford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rusty Shackelford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Shackelford is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gucik can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackelford controlling his opponent.
Gucik is bucking up trying to escape but Shackelford cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shackelford controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackelford looking to finish Gucik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gucik!
Shackelford postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gucik looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackelford controlling his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Rusty Shackelford just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gucik shoots in and drives through. Shackelford sprawls well.
Shackelford looks to land a combination. Gucik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shackelford feints and then cracks Gucik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gucik down.
Shackelford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shackelford lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shackelford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gucik's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shackelford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gucik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shackelford.

Shackelford gets a clinch.
Gucik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shackelford smiles and moves away.
Rusty Shackelford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gucio Gucik.
Shackelford scores with a leg kick.
Shackelford lands a jab.
Shackelford is looking to slow Gucik down with leg kicks.
Shackelford throws a combination. Gucik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shackelford looks to land a combination. Gucik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Gucik is rocked!
Rusty Shackelford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shackelford misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gucik is still on wobbly legs! Can Shackelford finish him?
Shackelford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gucik can do to turn this around?
Gucik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gucik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gucik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gucik seems to have recovered his senses.
Shackelford cracks the inside of Gucik's front leg.
Nice cross by Shackelford.
Shackelford lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shackelford wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Shackelford finds it's target.
Shackelford scores with a three punch combo!
Gucik looks up at the clock. Bad move! Shackelford lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gucik. Shackelford pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Shackelford!