PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rucco (ranked 22429 p4p, 25521 weight class) and Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar (ranked 626 p4p, 643 weight class). Mohammed Bin Akbar has chosen Nasyid - Zalzil Amna Israel as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rucco
vs
Mohammed Bin Akbar

192 cm
26
260
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
266
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Rucco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abu Al Suman The Second Mohammed Bin Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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.

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.

Rucco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Rucco looking for submissions off his back.

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.

Rucco looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Mohammed Bin Akbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

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.

Rucco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed Bin Akbar landing with the ground and pound.

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.

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.

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.

Rucco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mohammed Bin Akbar defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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'.