I guess if I take into consideration the way Mocco attempts his trademark foot sweep, which looks more like a 50 yard field goal attempt and leaves bruises, I could go out on a limb and accept his excuse:

"I didn't hear the whistle and decided to do a head slap to a shot."

However, he never shot during the match and it looked more like a punch to the throat from where I was sitting. Either way, I know Fields will use it to his advantage.