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Event:
OFK 10 - Cusumanu Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugshot works over Rucco's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#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.
#CL2#
Mugshot has closed the distance and engaged Rucco in a clinch.
Mugshot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rucco backwards. #BC2#
Mugshot manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Rucco gets tackled into the cage by Mugshot. Mugshot maintains the clinch. #BC2#
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.#KD2#
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.
#T1##CL2#
Mugshot gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mugshot manages to break the clinch.
Muggy Mugshot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
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.
#CL2#
Mugshot forces Rucco back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
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.#KD2#
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!#ROC2#Rucco is rocked!#T2#
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! |
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Event:
OFK #7 - Omarov Vs Reilly
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haardt lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Haardt clinches.
Haardt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Haardt is leaning against Rucco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haardt leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Haardt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haardt misses with a head kick.
Rucco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haardt with a body shot.
Haardt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rucco momentarily.
Haardt really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haardt lands a nice hook to Rucco's body. Rucco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haardt throws a head kick but Rucco moves out of range.
Haardt scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Frank Rucco has been cut.#T1#
Haardt throws a sloppy head kick and Rucco moves out of range easily.
Bertel Haardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Haardt has Rucco up against the cage in a clinch.
Haardt lands an elbow inside.
Rucco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haardt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haardt lands a right hand.
Haardt crunches a lovely knee into Rucco's ribcage.
Rucco looks winded!
Haardt lands a right hand.
Haardt lands with a light punch inside.
Haardt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rucco's face.
Haardt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haardt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Haardt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rucco's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rucco takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haardt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Haardt crunches a lovely knee into Rucco's ribcage.
Haardt just leaning against Rucco, taking a breather.
Haardt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Haardt.
Haardt lands a hook that snaps the head of Rucco backwards.
Rucco jumps guard but Haardt stands there with Rucco around his waist. Rucco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haardt lands a nice uppercut.
Rucco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Haardt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rucco's defenses.
Haardt lands with a right to the head.
Haardt lands a hook that snaps the head of Rucco backwards. #BC#
Haardt breaks from the clinch.
Haardt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rucco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
Haardt drops Rucco with a beautiful combination! Rucco stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Haardt is looking for the KO!
Haardt lands a hook that stumbles Rucco back into the cage. Haardt follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rucco to the canvas! Haardt pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rucco has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bertel Haardt! |
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Event:
OFK #3-Destroyer Vs Donkashane
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Stienis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stienis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stienis looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rucco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stienis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rucco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stienis pushes Rucco off looking to stand but Rucco dives back in and keeps control.
Stienis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Rucco seems to be working for a kimura but Stienis defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Rucco seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stienis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Rucco! |
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Event:
OFK #1 - Zinsou Vs Suckerpunch
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Mohammed Bin Akbar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rucco is trying to defend but Mohammed Bin Akbar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mohammed Bin Akbar wants to pass to mount but Rucco is defending the position.
Mohammed Bin Akbar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mohammed Bin Akbar winds up and cracks Rucco with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Rucco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rucco is staying active underneath Mohammed Bin Akbar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rucco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rucco looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mohammed Bin Akbar is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rucco looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Mohammed Bin Akbar. #T1##SUB#
Rucco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mohammed Bin Akbar drops an elbow to the side of Rucco's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rucco is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rucco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mohammed Bin Akbar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rucco tries to roll over but Mohammed Bin Akbar keeps him under control.
Mohammed Bin Akbar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rucco is pressing down on Mohammed Bin Akbar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Rucco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Mohammed Bin Akbar landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rucco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rucco has momentary wrist control but Mohammed Bin Akbar slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Mohammed Bin Akbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rucco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mohammed Bin Akbar has managed to get both his arms back between Rucco's legs - danger averted.
Mohammed Bin Akbar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mohammed Bin Akbar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Rucco keeping moving, preventing Mohammed Bin Akbar from controlling successfully.
Rucco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mohammed Bin Akbar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mohammed Bin Akbar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Rucco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mohammed Bin Akbar defends well.#SUB#
Mohammed Bin Akbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rucco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mohammed Bin Akbar has managed to get both his arms back between Rucco's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Mohammed Bin Akbar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Rucco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mohammed Bin Akbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rucco is tightening it up a little... Mohammed Bin Akbar has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mohammed Bin Akbar reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mohammed Bin Akbar taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rucco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Rucco!
Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar was interviewed post fight and said '"It is not in my power to cause you harm, or to bring you to right conduct."
Quran 72:21'. |
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Event:
WCF 7: Hradek vs Dervisevic
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Berrio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rucco is trying to drag Berrio to the mat but Berrio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rucco is trying to pull guard but Berrio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Berrio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rucco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rucco is in bad spot here.
Rucco is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berrio biding his time, controlling Rucco.
Rucco wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Rucco rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T1#
Berrio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Rucco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rucco looking for a kimura from the bottom but Berrio passes into side control!
Berrio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rucco is looking to reverse the position.
Rucco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rucco looking for submissions off his back.
Rucco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Rucco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berrio pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rucco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rucco is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Berrio is tapping! Great win for Rucco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Rucco!
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Event:
WCF 2: Uno vs Gunnarsson
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Barrels scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Rucco has been cut.
Barrels connects with a nice looking jab.
Barrels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrels jabs at Rucco's body.
Barrels connects with a single shot there.
Barrels lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrels lands an uppercut, right on the button! Rucco tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tu Barrels!
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Rucco (ranked 21970 p4p, 492 weight class) and Johnny Bolivar (ranked 5256 p4p, 406 weight class). Bolivar has chosen Superman Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frank Rucco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolivar closes the distance and pushes Rucco back into the ropes.
Rucco manages to pull guard.
Rucco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bolivar is pushing down on Rucco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rucco is fighting to maintain full guard but Bolivar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bolivar wants to work for an arm triangle but Rucco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolivar in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Bolivar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rucco actively working from the bottom here.
Rucco actively working from the bottom here.
Rucco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bolivar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rucco is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
Rucco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rucco is trying to get back to full guard.
Bolivar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rucco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Rucco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolivar seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolivar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rucco is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rucco could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bolivar has cracked it and Rucco is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bolivar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
Johnny Bolivar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 1361 p4p, 171 weight class) and Frank Rucco (ranked 22069 p4p, 510 weight class). Sparxx comes to the ring accompanied by Thug Life - Lugz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Rucco!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparxx. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (0) Rucco
Rucco is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx controlling from side mount.
Sparxx is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rucco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rucco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sparxx has hold of Rucco's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Rucco seems comfortable defending it but Sparxx has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Rucco is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Rucco is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sparxx couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrone Sparxx!
Tyrone Sparxx really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Rucco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rucco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rucco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Eighteen manages to avoid it.
Eighteen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rucco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Eighteen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rucco, pushing him back against the cage.
Eighteen connects with a knee to the head.
Eighteen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rucco.
Rucco tries to pull guard but Eighteen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Rucco lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rucco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Rucco is trying to work for a kimura but Eighteen is defending well.
Eighteen wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Eighteen is defending against the submission attempts here by Rucco.
#SUB#
Rucco is trying for a kimura here. Eighteen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rucco wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Rucco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Santana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rucco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rucco keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully.
Santana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rucco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Rucco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rucco is tightening it up a little... Santana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Santana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Santana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rucco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Rucco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
King gets a takedown into half guard.
Rucco blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King wants to stand up but Rucco has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rucco looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from King. #SUB#
Rucco looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rucco looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rucco actively working from the bottom here.
Rucco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rucco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rucco is tightening it up a little... King has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! King reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! King taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rucco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Rucco!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 53
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Dillinger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dillinger cracks the inside of Rucco's front leg.
Nice uppercut lands for Dillinger. That snapped Rucco's head back.
A cross from Dillinger lands.
Dillinger cracks the inside of Rucco's front leg.
Jab, jab by Dillinger - just one landing.
Rucco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Dillinger misses.
Crunch! Dillinger slams his shin into Rucco's torso.
Rucco dodges the punch combination from Dillinger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Rucco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dillinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillinger cracks Rucco with a good jab.
Dillinger jabs at Rucco's body.
Dillinger misses with the combination.
Dillinger lands a leg kick that knocks Rucco off balance momentarily.
Rucco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dillinger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rucco back to the cage. Dillinger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
A punch combination from Dillinger misses.
A head kick from Dillinger lands but Rucco takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rucco. Rucco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dillinger misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Rucco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
Dillinger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dillinger misses with a double jab.
Rucco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillinger catches Rucco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice combination there by Dillinger.
Nice uppercut lands for Dillinger. That snapped Rucco's head back.
Dillinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Rucco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rucco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rucco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Dillinger tests Rucco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
As Dillinger looks to move away, Rucco throws a big counter combo but Dillinger just gets out of the way.
Dillinger is looking to slow Rucco down with leg kicks.
John Dillinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Dillinger.
Rucco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dillinger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillinger lands a head kick. Rucco smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rucco dodges the punch combination from Dillinger.
A little feinted left hand from Rucco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Dillinger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick from Dillinger lands but Rucco takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dillinger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rucco at a distance.
Dillinger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dillinger throws a lazy right hand but Rucco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Dillinger.
Rucco throws a big counter combination but Dillinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a nice right hand.
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dillinger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dillinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rucco might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Dillinger.
Rucco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dillinger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sloppy strikes from Dillinger. Those never looked like landing.
Dillinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rucco on the side of the head.
Rucco tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but Rucco moved away.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger cracks Rucco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dillinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rucco circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillinger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Dillinger misses with a double jab.
Rucco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dillinger scores with a head kick. Rucco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dillinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rucco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jab from Dillinger.
Dillinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dillinger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rucco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dillinger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillinger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rucco.#T2#
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
Dillinger is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillinger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rucco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dillinger throws out a powerful jab.
Dillinger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dillinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillinger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dillinger digs a good hook to Rucco's body.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Dillinger thuds his right hand into Rucco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rucco walks into a jab.
Dillinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
It looked like Rucco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Rucco does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Dillinger looks to move away, Rucco throws a big counter combo but Dillinger just gets out of the way.
Dillinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Rucco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Dillinger throws a hook but Rucco blocks it.
Rucco throws a big counter combination but Dillinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dillinger connects with a jab.
Dillinger throws a hook but Rucco blocks it.
Dillinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rucco circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillinger thumps Rucco with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rucco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Dillinger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Rucco is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Rucco.
Rucco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rucco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
John Dillinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillinger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rucco eats them both and turns towards Dillinger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dillinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rucco slips under a jab from Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rucco needs to keep his hands up - Dillinger had a free shot at his head there.
Dillinger lands a two punch combo.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but Rucco avoids it.
Dillinger throws a looping overhand right but Rucco ducks down to avoid it.
Dillinger throws a looping overhand right but Rucco ducks down to avoid it.
Rucco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dillinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rucco is looking to counter punch.
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Rucco moves out of range easily.
Dillinger throws a one two combo.
Rucco slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger.
#T1#
Dillinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rucco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.
Dillinger misses with the combination.
Rucco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dillinger lands with a shot to the body.
Dillinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rucco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rucco misses the target.
Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rucco manages to avoid it.
It looked like Rucco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dillinger.
Dillinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dillinger misses with a wild body shot.
Rucco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillinger lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Dillinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dillinger scores with a nice right hand.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillinger throws a push kick but Rucco slaps the foot to one side.
Rucco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rucco avoids the body shot from Dillinger.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Dillinger misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Rucco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillinger missing with a left hand there. Rucco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rucco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Dillinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Rucco moves away and avoids it.
Rucco is looking to counter punch.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rucco checks a leg kick nicely.
Dillinger scores with the left hand. Rucco knows he should have avoided that one.
Dillinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dillinger swinging wildly here.
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
Rucco is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dillinger's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dillinger looks to land a combination but Rucco avoids it well.
Dillinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Dillinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Rucco as he checks the leg kick.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Rucco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dillinger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Rucco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rucco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rucco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Rucco moved out of range nicely.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
Frank Rucco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger tries to bum rush Rucco with a series of wild strikes but Rucco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dillinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dillinger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 24:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dillinger!
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Event:
BOTBC The end
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Hanma lands a nice shot that snaps Rucco's head back.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hanma moves into the clinch.
Hanma gets through Rucco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanma lands a left hand.
#TD#
Hanma pulls guard. #SUB#
Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rucco is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rucco drops back looking for a leg! Hanma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hanma manages to kick Rucco off! Rucco jumps back into Hanma's guard. #SUB2#
Rucco is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hanma is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hanma has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Rucco keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rucco looking for a triangle here. Hanma is fighting it but it looks tight! Rucco pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hanma is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Rucco!
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD4A
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Rucco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mylanta.
As Mylanta backs off Rucco throws a huge counter combo but Mylanta manages to avoid it all.
Mylanta misses with an uppercut. Rucco saw that one coming.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rucco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rucco slips a straight right by Mylanta.
Mylanta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mylanta lands with a cross.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from Mylanta.
A big right from Mylanta misses.
A jab from Mylanta misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mylanta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Mylanta misses the target.
Mylanta throws a jab when Rucco was well out of range.
Mylanta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Rucco takes one to the chin there.
Mylanta misses with an uppercut.
Mylanta swinging wildly here.
Rucco staying out of range there.
Rucco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mylanta throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
Rucco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from Mylanta.
Rucco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mylanta.
Mylanta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rucco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mylanta.
Mylanta misses with a looping left.
Ohhhh Mylanta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mylanta throws a body punch but Rucco moves out of range.
Mylanta misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Rucco slips a straight right by Mylanta.
Mylanta really is a fat lump.
Donk. Mylanta catches Rucco right on the button with a cross.
Mylanta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rucco throws out a counter right but Mylanta avoids it with no problem.
Mylanta misses with an uppercut.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mylanta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rucco.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mylanta misses with a double jab.
Rucco is looking for the big counter here.
Mylanta misses with a wild body shot.
Mylanta looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rucco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mylanta misses with a wild body shot.
Mylanta throws a hook but Rucco avoids it easily.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mylanta throws a hook but Rucco blocks it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mylanta. Rucco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mylanta looks to land a left hand but Rucco moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Mylanta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mylanta.
Good standup being displayed there by Mylanta as he connects with a hook.
Mylanta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mylanta throws a body punch but Rucco moves out of range.
Mylanta throws a series of punches but Rucco moves out of range.
Rucco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mylanta swinging wildly here.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mylanta misses the jab.
Ohhhh Mylanta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rucco defending well as Mylanta loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mylanta throws a jab when Rucco was well out of range.#T4#
Mylanta misses with a looping right.
Mylanta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mylanta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rucco was well out of range. Poor timing from Mylanta.
Despite the aggression on Rucco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mylanta dips to his left and cracks Rucco with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Mylanta.
Mylanta cracks Rucco with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Mylanta.
Mylanta throws a series of punches but Rucco avoids them all with ease.
Rucco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mylanta.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Mylanta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mylanta misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ohhhh Mylanta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ohhhh Mylanta's cut.
That's time! Mylanta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from Mylanta.
Mylanta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rucco defending well as Mylanta loads up on a big left hand.
Rucco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rucco needs to keep his hands up - Mylanta had a free shot at his head there.
Mylanta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mylanta lands a jab to the nose.
Rucco defending well as Mylanta loads up on a big left hand.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mylanta throws a right and a left that Rucco avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mylanta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rucco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mylanta throws a shot from downtown. Rucco moves away and avoids it.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mylanta looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
Rucco throws out a counter right but Mylanta avoids it with no problem.
Mylanta lands a jab to Rucco's midsection.#T1#
Mylanta throws a jab but it's blocked by Rucco.
Rucco unleashes a big counter combination but Mylanta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mylanta misses with an uppercut. Rucco saw that one coming.
Mylanta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mylanta throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
Mylanta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mylanta swings for the body but Rucco moves out of range.
Rucco throws out a counter right but Mylanta avoids it with no problem.
A left and a right from Mylanta both land. Nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Mylanta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rucco! But no joy.
Mylanta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rucco was well out of range. Poor timing from Mylanta.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mylanta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruccos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Mylanta.
Mylanta throws a jab when Rucco was well out of range.#T2#
A big left from Mylanta misses.
Mylanta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rucco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mylanta.
Rucco throws out a counter right but Mylanta avoids it with no problem.
Rucco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mylanta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rucco! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Rucco.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rucco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mylanta.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from Mylanta.
Rucco slips a straight right by Mylanta.
A countering left hand to the body from Rucco misses.
A big left from Mylanta misses.
Mylanta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rucco can do to turn this around?
Rucco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mylanta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mylanta. Rucco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mylanta. Rucco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mylanta misses with a looping right.
Rucco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mylanta fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mylanta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from Mylanta.
Rucco is looking for the big counter here.
Mylanta scores with a nice strike.
Rucco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Mylanta misses.
Mylanta throws a hook to the side of Rucco's head but Rucco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rucco throws out a counter right but Mylanta avoids it with no problem.
Rucco staying out of range there.
No joy there for Mylanta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Rucco misses.#T4#
Rucco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mylanta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rucco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rucco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mylanta with a body shot.
Mylanta looks to land a combination but Rucco avoids it well.
Mylanta misses with an uppercut. Rucco saw that one coming.
Mylanta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rucco.
Mylanta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rucco defending well as Mylanta loads up on a big left hand.
Rucco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mylanta throws a right hand that Rucco ducks under and follows up with a left that Rucco also avoids with ease.
Rucco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rucco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mylanta swinging wildly here.
Rucco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rucco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mylanta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ohhhh Mylanta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ohhhh Mylanta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rucco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mylanta throws out a loose jab but Rucco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mylanta lands a head shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rucco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mylanta has got the better of the exchanges.
Mylanta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rucco blocks a jab.
Mylanta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rucco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mylanta throws a right and a left that Rucco avoids nicely.
Rucco moves out of range as Mylanta strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rucco slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Mylanta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rucco slips under a jab from Mylanta.
Mylanta throws a hook but Rucco avoids it easily.#T1#
Mylanta misses with an uppercut. Rucco saw that one coming.
Mylanta misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Mylanta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rucco throws out a counter right but Mylanta avoids it with no problem.
Ohhhh Mylanta is winning the standup battle so far.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from Mylanta.
Mylanta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rucco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mylanta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rucco moves away.
Rucco unleashes a big counter combination but Mylanta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mylanta misses with a straight left.
Mylanta throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mylanta throws a jab when Rucco was well out of range.
Mylanta is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rucco's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mylanta scores with a jab.
Mylanta misses with a wild body shot.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ohhhh Mylanta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mylanta lands with a straight right. Rucco didn't see that one coming.
Mylanta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rucco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mylanta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rucco! But no joy.
Mylanta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rucco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rucco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mylanta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rucco.
Some wild striking there from Mylanta.
Rucco slips a straight right by Mylanta.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rucco slips a jab from Mylanta.
Rucco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mylanta.
Rucco throws out a counter right but Mylanta avoids it with no problem.
Mylanta looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rucco! But no joy.#T3#
Mylanta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rucco eats them both and turns towards Mylanta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mylanta throws a lazy right hand but Rucco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rucco avoids the body shot from Mylanta.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rucco moves out of range of the strikes.
Rucco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rucco walks into a jab.
Mylanta throws a hook but Rucco blocks it.
Rucco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mylanta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rucco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mylanta misses with a wild body shot.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from Mylanta.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from Mylanta.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rucco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mylanta.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Rucco moves away from the strike by Mylanta.
Mylanta looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rucco misses.
Mylanta looks to score with a jab to the body but Rucco is just out of range.
Mylanta missing with a left hand there. Rucco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mylanta looks to land a right hand but Rucco moved out of range.
Mylanta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rucco manages to avoid it.
A jab from Mylanta misses.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mylanta throws a series of punches but Rucco avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mylanta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rucco.
A nice side step and Rucco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mylanta throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank Rucco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mylanta misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ohhhh Mylanta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mylanta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ohhhh Mylanta!
Ohhhh Mylanta thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Rucco blocks a jab.
Cedric Perkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rucco slips a jab from Perkins.
Rucco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rucco slips under a jab.
Perkins throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Perkins manages to avoid it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Perkins has eaten all the pies!
Perkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perkins scores with the left hand. Rucco knows he should have avoided that one.
Perkins feints a jab promting Rucco to slip. Perkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rucco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins clobbers Rucco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Rucco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Perkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perkins lands with a right hand.
Rucco slips under a jab.
Rucco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkins cracks Rucco with an open hand slap.
Perkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perkins throws out a loose jab but Rucco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkins throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Rucco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perkins.
Perkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rucco under the eye.
Rucco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkins.
Rucco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Perkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Perkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rucco defending well as Perkins loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Rucco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perkins scores with a hook to the body. Rucco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Perkins.
Rucco blocks a jab.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Perkins manages to avoid it.
Perkins scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Rucco.
Perkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rucco in his tracks. #T3#
A lazy left from Perkins finds it's target.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from Perkins.
A little feinted left hand from Rucco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Perkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkins lands a really nice looking cross but Rucco seems unphased.
Perkins lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Perkins misses.
Rucco is looking to counter punch.
Perkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rucco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Perkins coming out on top.#T4#
Perkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rucco on the side of the head.
Perkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perkins looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Perkins manages to avoid it.
Perkins lands a jab to the head.
Rucco tries to move into range but Perkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Perkins works the jab nicely.
Rucco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perkins 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.
Perkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rucco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Perkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Perkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkins connects with a jab.
Perkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rucco throwing a counter right hand but Perkins manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkins, as that shot connected.
Nice shot lands for Perkins.
Perkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Rucco's head.
Donk. Perkins catches Rucco right on the button with a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rucco might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Perkins works Rucco's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Nice jab there from Perkins.
Rucco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perkins throws a good cross that connects.
Perkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rucco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rucco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perkins throws a hook but Rucco blocks it.
Cedric Perkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkins lunges at Rucco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rucco's hand.
Perkins connects with a body shot that sends Rucco's belly button to the back.#T2#
Perkins tries to bum rush Rucco with a series of wild strikes but Rucco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins works over Rucco's head and body with a nice combination.
Rucco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cedric Perkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rucco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rucco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perkins misses with a straight right.
Rucco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Rucco misses the target.
Perkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rucco has time to react.
Perkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T3#
Perkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rucco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rucco slips under a jab.
Perkins scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Perkins.
Rucco walks into a left hand.
Perkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Rucco walks into a stiff left hand from Perkins.
Perkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Rucco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Rucco tries to move into range but Perkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rucco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rucco moves out of range as Perkins strikes.
Rucco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkins misses with a hook.
Rucco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rucco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rucco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Perkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Perkins misses with a looping right.
Perkins throws a shot from downtown. Rucco moves away and avoids it.
Rucco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rucco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perkins lands a jab to the head.
Perkins throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins connects with a looping right hand.
Rucco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rucco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Jab by Perkins.
A shot to the liver by Perkins. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Perkins misses its intended target.
Rucco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Rucco's head.
A shot to the liver by Perkins. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Perkins misses.
Rucco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rucco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rucco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rucco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perkins scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Rucco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Perkins swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Rucco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rucco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkins.
Perkins scores with a hook to the body. Rucco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Rucco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkins.
Nice jab there from Perkins. #T3#
Perkins tries to bum rush Rucco with a series of wild strikes but Rucco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Rucco misses the target.
Perkins clobbers Rucco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perkins lands with a right hand.
Perkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rucco.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkins.
Perkins throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
Rucco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Perkins there.
Rucco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rucco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rucco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Perkins.
Perkins throws a good cross that connects.
Perkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rucco on the side of the head.
Perkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frank Rucco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cedric Perkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Perkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Perkins!
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD2
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Wanker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Wanker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wanker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rucco backwards.
Wanker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rucco should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rucco takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Wanker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Wanker rushes Rucco and presses him up against the cage.
Rucco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Wanker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Wanker.
Rucco takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Wanker rushes Rucco and presses him up against the cage.
Rucco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wanker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wanker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rucco on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wanker.
#CL#
Wanker has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Wanker lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wanker.
Wanker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Wanker on the inside.
Rucco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rucco is working for takedown but Wanker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bus Wanker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rucco.
Rucco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wanker smiles and moves away.
Rucco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wanker to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Wanker.
Wanker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rucco's sensitive parts.
Wanker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Wanker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wanker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanker scores with the left hand. Rucco knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Wanker forces Rucco back against the cage and clinches.
Rucco jumps guard but Wanker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rucco wants to take the fight to the mat but Wanker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rucco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rucco is trying to pull guard but Wanker has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wanker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wanker lands with a right to the head.
Wanker lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Wanker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wanker lands with a straight right. Rucco didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Wanker darts in and clinches Rucco up against the cage.
Rucco can't get the takedown.
Wanker lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Wanker.
A short uppercut from Wanker.
Wanker pushes Rucco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rucco is trying to pull guard but Wanker has him pressed against the cage.
Rucco looks winded!#T3#
Wanker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rucco backwards.
Wanker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rucco takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Wanker.
A short uppercut from Wanker.
Still in the clinch, Wanker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wanker lands a shoulder strike.
Wanker lands a left hand.
Wanker lands a nice uppercut.
Wanker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rucco backwards.
We've been informed that Rucco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rucco backwards. #BC#
Wanker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Wanker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rucco, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Wanker on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wanker.
Wanker gets through Rucco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Wanker breaks the clinch.
Wanker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Rucco is rocked!
Bus Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wanker rushes Rucco and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Wanker breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Rucco gets tackled into the cage by Wanker. Wanker maintains the clinch.
Wanker scores with a shot to the side of Rucco's head.
Rucco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wanker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Wanker.
Wanker scores with a shot to the side of Rucco's head.
Rucco is still on wobbly legs! Can Wanker finish him?
Rucco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wanker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rucco seems to have recovered his senses.
Wanker lands a left hand.
#BC#
Wanker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rucco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rucco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rucco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wanker lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Wanker pushes Rucco up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rucco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wanker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wanker scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Wanker.
Wanker creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rucco's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rucco drops to his knees and Wanker pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bus Wanker!
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
PantyDropper cracks Rucco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
PantyDropper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
PantyDropper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rucco throws out a counter right but PantyDropper avoids it with no problem.
Rucco moves out of range as PantyDropper strikes.
Doctor PantyDropper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PantyDropper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
PantyDropper scores with a hook.
PantyDropper sizes up Rucco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
PantyDropper throws a shot from downtown. Rucco moves away and avoids it.
Rucco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
PantyDropper misses with an uppercut.
Rucco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
PantyDropper scores with a jab to the head.
Rucco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rucco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PantyDropper misses with an uppercut.
A jab from PantyDropper finds it's way through Rucco's defenses. #T1#
PantyDropper misses with a straight right.
PantyDropper looks to land a left hand but Rucco moved out of range nicely.
PantyDropper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from PantyDropper misses its intended target.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
PantyDropper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rucco manages to avoid it.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rucco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
PantyDropper works the jab nicely.
PantyDropper throws a body shot but no joy.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
PantyDropper misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Rucco counters with a crisp right hand that drops PantyDropper! Rucco lets PantyDropper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
PantyDropper is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Doctor PantyDropper has been cut.
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!
PantyDropper misses the shot to the body.
Rucco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from PantyDropper with a body shot.
Oh PantyDropper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
PantyDropper looks to land a right hand but Rucco moved out of range.
Rucco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PantyDropper.
As PantyDropper backs off Rucco throws a huge counter combo but PantyDropper manages to avoid it all.
PantyDropper misses with a hook.
PantyDropper seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper missing with a left hand there. Rucco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rucco is looking for the big counter here.
PantyDropper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by PantyDropper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of PantyDropper.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts PantyDropper, as that shot connected.
PantyDropper throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rucco! But no joy.
PantyDropper throws a hook to the side of Rucco's head but Rucco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rucco throws out a counter right but PantyDropper avoids it with no problem.
PantyDropper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rucco avoids the body shot from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper throws a good cross that connects.
Doctor PantyDropper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from PantyDropper.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
PantyDropper throws a shot from downtown. Rucco moves away and avoids it.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
PantyDropper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from PantyDropper misses the target.
Rucco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from PantyDropper.
Rucco slips under a jab from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper loads up on a big right hand but Rucco slips the punch.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
PantyDropper lands with a hook. Rucco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
PantyDropper looks to land a right hand but Rucco moved out of range.
PantyDropper throws a looping overhand right but Rucco ducks down to avoid it.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
PantyDropper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rucco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rucco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rucco throws a counter combo.
Rucco moves forwards but PantyDropper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rucco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rucco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Rucco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PantyDropper.
Rucco throws out a counter right but PantyDropper avoids it with no problem.
A big right from PantyDropper misses.
PantyDropper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rucco slips under a jab from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper misses with a straight right.
Rucco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
PantyDropper misses with a hook. Rucco ducked under it nicely.
PantyDropper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from PantyDropper misses.
PantyDropper throws a big shot that misses.
PantyDropper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rucco.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rucco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PantyDropper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor PantyDropper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doctor PantyDropper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
PantyDropper throws a hook to the side of Rucco's head but Rucco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rucco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, PantyDropper has got the better of the exchanges.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PantyDropper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
PantyDropper looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Rucco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
PantyDropper looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rucco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rucco walks into a straight right hand from PantyDropper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PantyDropper throws a shot from downtown. Rucco moves away and avoids it.
Rucco is looking for the big counter here.
PantyDropper misses with a straight right.
Rucco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
PantyDropper misses with an uppercut. Rucco saw that one coming.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rucco slips a jab from PantyDropper.
Rucco is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Rucco slips a straight right by PantyDropper.
PantyDropper misses the jab.
As PantyDropper backs off Rucco throws a huge counter combo but PantyDropper manages to avoid it all.
PantyDropper throws a hook to the side of Rucco's head but Rucco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rucco! But no joy.
Rucco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from PantyDropper.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
PantyDropper throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rucco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
PantyDropper throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Rucco misses.
PantyDropper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from PantyDropper misses its intended target.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
PantyDropper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rucco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
PantyDropper lands a jab to Rucco's midsection.#T2#
PantyDropper misses with a double jab.
Rucco staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rucco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
PantyDropper lands with a nice body punch.
PantyDropper misses the jab.
Rucco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from PantyDropper misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rucco misses.
Rucco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rucco unleashes a big counter combination but PantyDropper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from PantyDropper misses its intended target.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rucco moves out of range of the strikes.
Rucco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
PantyDropper tries for a takedown but Rucco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
A left lands for PantyDropper.
PantyDropper throws out a loose jab but Rucco uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rucco! But no joy.
PantyDropper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rucco at a distance.
PantyDropper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
PantyDropper misses the jab.
A big right from PantyDropper misses.
Rucco throws out a counter right but PantyDropper avoids it with no problem.
A jab from PantyDropper misses.
PantyDropper throws a hook but Rucco blocks it.
PantyDropper looks to score with a jab to the body but Rucco is just out of range.
PantyDropper misses with a looping left.
PantyDropper misses with an uppercut.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rucco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PantyDropper.
#T4#
PantyDropper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
PantyDropper punishes Rucco's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PantyDropper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rucco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
PantyDropper loads up on a big right hand but Rucco slips the punch.
PantyDropper tries to bum rush Rucco with a series of wild strikes but Rucco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rucco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
PantyDropper lands a nice shot that snaps Rucco's head back.
PantyDropper looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rucco moves out of range of the strikes.
As PantyDropper backs off Rucco throws a huge counter combo but PantyDropper manages to avoid it all.
PantyDropper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rucco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
PantyDropper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rucco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor PantyDropper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doctor PantyDropper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
PantyDropper throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
Rucco blocks a jab.
Rucco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
PantyDropper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
PantyDropper throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from PantyDropper misses.
Rucco throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from PantyDropper.
A jab from PantyDropper misses.
Rucco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and PantyDropper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rucco scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PantyDropper throws a looping overhand right but Rucco ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from PantyDropper. Rucco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rucco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
PantyDropper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rucco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
PantyDropper throws a hook to the side of Rucco's head but Rucco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
PantyDropper looks to land a right hand but Rucco moved out of range.
Rucco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
PantyDropper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
PantyDropper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rucco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rucco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doctor PantyDropper is winning the standup battle so far.
Rucco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper connects with a jab.
PantyDropper misses with a hook. Rucco ducked under it nicely.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
PantyDropper throws a looping overhand right but Rucco ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rucco misses.
PantyDropper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rucco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
PantyDropper shoots in for a takedown but Rucco shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rucco slips under a jab from PantyDropper.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doctor PantyDropper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
PantyDropper misses with a looping right.
Rucco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rucco slips a jab from PantyDropper.
A countering left hand to the body from Rucco misses.
PantyDropper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rucco's hands.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper throws out a loose jab but Rucco uses good head movement to avoid it.
PantyDropper misses with a straight left.
PantyDropper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rucco counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! PantyDropper falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Rucco!
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