PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rucco (ranked 21926 p4p, 4578 weight class) and Muggy Mugshot (ranked 588 p4p, 442 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rucco
vs
Mugshot

192 cm
26
260
8 - 6 - 0

182 cm
25
275
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Rucco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugshot works over Rucco's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Frank Rucco has been cut.
Mugshot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rucco seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mugshot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rucco backs up against the cage.

Mugshot has closed the distance and engaged Rucco in a clinch.
Mugshot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rucco backwards.

Mugshot manages to break the clinch.

Rucco gets tackled into the cage by Mugshot. Mugshot maintains the clinch.

Mugshot breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugshot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mugshot cracks Rucco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mugshot's corner calls for a 1-2. Mugshot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mugshot cracks Rucco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rucco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rucco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mugshot thuds his right hand into Rucco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Mugshot drops Rucco with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rucco looks back up at him and smiles so Mugshot waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mugshot gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mugshot manages to break the clinch.
Muggy Mugshot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mugshot cracks Rucco with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mugshot has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rucco to stand back up!
Mugshot scores with a leg kick.

Mugshot forces Rucco back against the cage and clinches.

Mugshot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mugshot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Mugshot lands but Rucco takes it in his stride.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mugshot has eaten all the pies!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mugshot.
Rucco takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Mugshot tenderised Rucco's leg. Rucco is trying to keep his angry face on.

Mugshot lands a big uppercut and Rucco crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rucco looks OK. Mugshot waves Rucco back to his feet!

Rucco is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Mugshot lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rucco. Rucco tries to recover but Mugshot is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rucco lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muggy Mugshot!