PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taichi Shiraoka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cute Fluffy Bunny comes to the cage accompanied by Fight to Survive. Shiraoka has chosen HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR - Energy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny
vs
Shiraoka

187 cm
22
209 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

187 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taichi Shiraoka!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a series of punches but Shiraoka moves out of range.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a combination. Shiraoka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cute Fluffy Bunny misses with the combination.
Shiraoka throws a sloppy head kick and Cute Fluffy Bunny moves out of range easily.
Shiraoka tries to close the distance and clinch but Cute Fluffy Bunny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiraoka dodges the punch combination from Cute Fluffy Bunny.
Taichi Shiraoka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cute Fluffy Bunny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cute Fluffy Bunny looks to land a combination. Shiraoka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shiraoka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cute Fluffy Bunny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shiraoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shiraoka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shiraoka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cute Fluffy Bunny digs a good body shot into Shiraoka's ribs.
Shiraoka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cute Fluffy Bunny's waist but Cute Fluffy Bunny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shiraoka off to one side.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a right hand that Shiraoka ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiraoka also avoids with ease.
Shiraoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cute Fluffy Bunny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shiraoka's head.
Shiraoka wants to clinch.
Shiraoka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cute Fluffy Bunny counters with a left and a right that stings Shiraoka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiraoka wants to clinch up but Cute Fluffy Bunny keeps it at a distance.
Shiraoka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cute Fluffy Bunny counters with a three punch combo that has Shiraoka backing up. Shiraoka nods at Cute Fluffy Bunny to acknowledge the strikes.
Cute Fluffy Bunny misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shiraoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Cute Fluffy Bunny swinging wildly here.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a leg kick but Shiraoka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shiraoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a head kick that misses
and Shiraoka counters with a stiff right hand.
Shiraoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Cute Fluffy Bunny changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shiraoka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Cute Fluffy Bunny tries for a kimura but Shiraoka is defending well.
Shiraoka is trying to control Cute Fluffy Bunny's posture but Cute Fluffy Bunny avoids it.
Shiraoka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cute Fluffy Bunny wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cute Fluffy Bunny working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shiraoka regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cute Fluffy Bunny's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cute Fluffy Bunny scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiraoka wants to get back to full guard.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is looking to pass Shiraoka's guard but actually Shiraoka recovers to full guard.
Shiraoka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cute Fluffy Bunny is one step ahead there.
Cute Fluffy Bunny wants to pass the guard but Shiraoka is keeping the position.
Cute Fluffy Bunny has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shiraoka working a defensive guard here.
Shiraoka keeping full guard, as Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cute Fluffy Bunny wants to stand but Shiraoka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cute Fluffy Bunny changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiraoka throws a head kick that misses.
Shiraoka misses with a head kick.
Cute Fluffy Bunny fails to land with a series of punches.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a series of punches but Shiraoka avoids them all with ease.
Cute Fluffy Bunny misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Shiraoka misses
and Cute Fluffy Bunny counters with a right hand to the body.
Cute Fluffy Bunny will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shiraoka scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cute Fluffy Bunny lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiraoka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left and a right from Cute Fluffy Bunny both land. Nice combination.
Cute Fluffy Bunny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shiraoka but Shiraoka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cute Fluffy Bunny scores with a three punch combo!
Shiraoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to land a front kick but Shiraoka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cute Fluffy Bunny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shiraoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shiraoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cute Fluffy Bunny!
Cute Fluffy Bunny lands a two punch combo.
Cute Fluffy Bunny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shiraoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shiraoka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cute Fluffy Bunny. Cute Fluffy Bunny obviously looking to wear him down.
Cute Fluffy Bunny pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to score with a low kick but Shiraoka moves his leg out of the way.
Cute Fluffy Bunny avoids the head kick by Shiraoka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiraoka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cute Fluffy Bunny connects with a body shot.
Cute Fluffy Bunny thumps Shiraoka with a low kick.
Shiraoka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cute Fluffy Bunny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cute Fluffy Bunny throws a shot to the body.
Shiraoka is breathing heavily.
Cute Fluffy Bunny lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiraoka at a distance.
Cute Fluffy Bunny scores with a three punch combo!

Cute Fluffy Bunny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shiraoka's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cute Fluffy Bunny trying to control from half guard but Shiraoka is working away.

Cute Fluffy Bunny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shiraoka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shiraoka wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiraoka is refusing to be controlled, as Cute Fluffy Bunny sits in half guard.
Shiraoka is trying to stand.
Shiraoka is not content to let Cute Fluffy Bunny control the position.
Cute Fluffy Bunny wants to advance to full mount but Shiraoka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shiraoka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Cute Fluffy Bunny does it's job there.
Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiraoka connects with a high kick.
Cute Fluffy Bunny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shiraoka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shiraoka throws a sloppy head kick and Cute Fluffy Bunny moves out of range easily.
Shiraoka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cute Fluffy Bunny makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cute Fluffy Bunny misses with a series of wild punches.
Cute Fluffy Bunny scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shiraoka doesn't seem bothered though.
Danga de danga de dang - Cute Fluffy Bunny scores with a four punch combination!
Cute Fluffy Bunny digs a good hook to Shiraoka's body.
Cute Fluffy Bunny punishes Shiraoka's body with a nice straight punch.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is working the combinations to good effect here.
Shiraoka slips a jab and a cross from Cute Fluffy Bunny.
Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny is winning the standup battle so far.
Cute Fluffy Bunny fails to land with a series of punches.

Cute Fluffy Bunny clinches with his opponent.
Cute Fluffy Bunny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cute Fluffy Bunny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiraoka lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cute Fluffy Bunny tries to pull guard but Shiraoka holds him up against the cage and eventually Cute Fluffy Bunny drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cute Fluffy Bunny keeps control of Shiraoka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shiraoka prevents the takedown attempt.
Shiraoka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shiraoka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shiraoka crunches a lovely knee into Cute Fluffy Bunny's ribcage.
Shiraoka is looking to break free of the clinch but Cute Fluffy Bunny has double underhooks.
Cute Fluffy Bunny keeps control of Shiraoka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shiraoka taking a breather.
Shiraoka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cute Fluffy Bunny has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shiraoka jumps into guard, dragging Cute Fluffy Bunny to the mat.
Shiraoka trying to keep a closed guard but Cute Fluffy Bunny is proving a slippery customer.

Cute Fluffy Bunny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shiraoka is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shiraoka has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Cute Fluffy Bunny.
Shiraoka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is looking to wear down Shiraoka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cute Fluffy Bunny looks to land a combination but Shiraoka avoids it well.
Shiraoka darts in trying to clinch

and Cute Fluffy Bunny decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shiraoka's guard.

Cute Fluffy Bunny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shiraoka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cute Fluffy Bunny has Shiraoka in his guard.
Shiraoka passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is looking for a sweep. Shiraoka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shiraoka frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cute Fluffy Bunny is desperately trying to improve his position but Shiraoka has a good base and remains in mount.
Shiraoka landing strikes from the mount.
Shiraoka looking to finish Cute Fluffy Bunny with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cute Fluffy Bunny!
Shiraoka tries to control but Cute Fluffy Bunny wriggling away.
Shiraoka raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shiraoka is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cute Fluffy Bunny avoids the head kick by Shiraoka.
A right-left combo lands from Cute Fluffy Bunny.
Shiraoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shiraoka closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cute Fluffy Bunny counters with a three punch combo that has Shiraoka backing up. Shiraoka nods at Cute Fluffy Bunny to acknowledge the strikes.
Shiraoka tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Shiraoka misses.
Shiraoka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cute Fluffy Bunny avoids the head kick by Shiraoka.
Shiraoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Shiraoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shiraoka misses with a takedown attempt

and Cute Fluffy Bunny counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Cute Fluffy Bunny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Cute Fluffy Bunny is looking for a kimura but Shiraoka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cute Fluffy Bunny to get the leverage.

Cute Fluffy Bunny is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Shiraoka is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Jr Cute Fluffy Bunny!