PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC The Easter Bunny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Valenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Easter Bunny comes to the cage accompanied by Bunny stuff. . JC The Easter Bunny has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

The Easter Bunny
vs
Valenta

195 cm
31
289 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

179 cm
29
169 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JC The Easter Bunny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lorenzo Valenta!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Easter Bunny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valenta.
The Easter Bunny shoots for a takedown but Valenta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
JC The Easter Bunny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that misses.

The Easter Bunny clinches.
Valenta misses with a knee to the head.
The Easter Bunny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valenta.
The Easter Bunny can't find room to land a body shot as Valenta controls the action.
Valenta misses with a body punch.
The Easter Bunny struggles to land a body shot inside as Valenta controls his hands.
The Easter Bunny scores with a hook to the body.
The Easter Bunny stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
I was talking to The Easter Bunny's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Easter Bunny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valenta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Easter Bunny's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Easter Bunny misses with a punch to the body.
Valenta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Easter Bunny blocks it with crossed arms.
Valenta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valenta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Easter Bunny has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Easter Bunny controlling the action here for a moment.
Valenta blocking some punches.
Valenta misses with a body punch.
Valenta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Easter Bunny throws a punch but it's blocked by Valenta.
The Easter Bunny tries a body shot but Valenta blocks it.
The Easter Bunny blocking some punches.
The Easter Bunny pushes Valenta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Easter Bunny struggles to land a body shot inside as Valenta controls his hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valenta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Valenta.
The Easter Bunny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Easter Bunny digs a right hand into Valenta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valenta's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Easter Bunny gets through Valenta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Easter Bunny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Easter Bunny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Easter Bunny blocks a body shot from Valenta.
Valenta lands a body shot.
The Easter Bunny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from The Easter Bunny.
Valenta blocks a body shot from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valenta's elbow.
The Easter Bunny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Easter Bunny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valenta's elbow.
The Easter Bunny presses Valenta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valenta looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Easter Bunny scores with a hook to the body.
The Easter Bunny tries to work over Valenta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Easter Bunny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
The Easter Bunny misses with a body punch.
The Easter Bunny is leaning against Valenta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Easter Bunny misses with a punch to the body.
The Easter Bunny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Easter Bunny misses with a body punch.
The Easter Bunny pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from The Easter Bunny - that landed with a thud.

Valenta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Easter Bunny can't fight it off and eventually Valenta manages to take the fight to the floor. The Easter Bunny looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Easter Bunny is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valenta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Valenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Easter Bunny wants to control from the top but Valenta keeps moving.

The Easter Bunny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Easter Bunny trying to control but Valenta is working from the bottom.
Valenta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valenta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Valenta wants to sweep here but The Easter Bunny controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JC The Easter Bunny dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Easter Bunny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from The Easter Bunny.
Nice shot lands for The Easter Bunny.

It looks like Lorenzo Valenta has been cut.

The Easter Bunny lands a big shot that drops Valenta! Can he finish him?

Valenta is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valenta trying to control the position.
Valenta is still in real trouble! Can The Easter Bunny finish him?
The Easter Bunny tries to free his leg and advance position but Valenta is retaining full guard.
The Easter Bunny seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The Easter Bunny is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Valenta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Valenta has escaped and now he's on top!
The Easter Bunny wants to sweep but no luck.
Valenta seems to have recovered his senses.
The Easter Bunny controls Valenta momentarily but Valenta frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

The Easter Bunny steps into range and cracks Valenta with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Valenta flops backwards and The Easter Bunny dives into his guard looking to finish!
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!
The Easter Bunny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valenta is keeping the position for now.
The Easter Bunny throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valenta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valenta looking for a sweep. Not yet Valenta, not yet.
The Easter Bunny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Easter Bunny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valenta, who protects the arm well.
The Easter Bunny trying to control the position but Valenta is working away.
The Easter Bunny working away.
The Easter Bunny working the body and head with strikes.

The Easter Bunny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valenta, who protects the arm well.
The Easter Bunny tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Easter Bunny tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Easter Bunny has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The Easter Bunny looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Valenta is avoiding damage well.
Valenta can't do much from the bottom here.
The Easter Bunny staying calm.
Valenta is looking to regain half guard here but The Easter Bunny keeps moving and retains side control.
The Easter Bunny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The Easter Bunny is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Valenta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny working the body and head with strikes.

The Easter Bunny goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Valenta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Easter Bunny but great work by Valenta.

Valenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The Easter Bunny stops Valenta from passing to mount.
The Easter Bunny is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Easter Bunny is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Valenta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Easter Bunny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valenta is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JC The Easter Bunny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Valenta's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Easter Bunny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from The Easter Bunny.
Valenta lands a slapping body shot.
The Easter Bunny misses with a head kick.
Valenta feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Easter Bunnys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Easter Bunny thows a body shot but no joy.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Easter Bunny.
Valenta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Easter Bunny tries to land a front kick but Valenta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Valenta misses with a hook.
The Easter Bunny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Easter Bunny throws a sloppy head kick and Valenta moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Easter Bunny lands a high kick to the side of Valenta's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! The Easter Bunny dives into guard, looking to finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valenta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The Easter Bunny working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Easter Bunny is looking to work some ground and pound but Valenta has wrist control.
The Easter Bunny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Easter Bunny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valenta is keeping the position for now.
Valenta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny trying to control the position from guard on top but Valenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valenta working a defensive guard here.

Valenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Easter Bunny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valenta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Easter Bunny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenta wants to improve his position but instead The Easter Bunny has moved into half guard.

The Easter Bunny is looking for a kimura here.
Valenta is trying to control but can't.
Valenta is refusing to be controlled, as The Easter Bunny sits in half guard.
The Easter Bunny is really struggling to control Valenta but he's trying to hold on to the position.
JC The Easter Bunny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if The Easter Bunny is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Easter Bunny working Valenta over with strikes.
The Easter Bunny sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valenta defending well though.

The Easter Bunny is looking for a kimura but Valenta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Easter Bunny to get the leverage.
The Easter Bunny wants to control but Valenta is keeping him busy.

The Easter Bunny seems to be working for a kimura but Valenta defends the submission attempt.
Valenta is pressing down on The Easter Bunny's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Easter Bunny connects with a couple of short punches.
The Easter Bunny won't allow Valenta to sweep him here.
The Easter Bunny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valenta can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valenta is keeping the position for now.
Valenta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Easter Bunny slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valenta is not content to let The Easter Bunny control the position.

The Easter Bunny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Valenta sees it coming and defends easily.
The Easter Bunny is thwarting Valenta's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The Easter Bunny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Easter Bunny is looking to take a break and control but Valenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JC The Easter Bunny clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Valenta's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Easter Bunny is looking to score with low kicks.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that misses.
The Easter Bunny throws a head kick that misses
and The Easter Bunny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valenta throws a wild body kick that The Easter Bunny sees coming a mile off.
Valenta jabs at The Easter Bunny's body.
Valenta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Easter Bunny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Easter Bunny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Easter Bunny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valenta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Easter Bunny.

Valenta clinches up with The Easter Bunny and pushes him back against the cage.
The Easter Bunny blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny misses with a body punch.
The Easter Bunny misses with the head strike.
Valenta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valenta lands a body punch.
Valenta working The Easter Bunny over with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Valenta prevents a body shot from The Easter Bunny.
Valenta has a couple of punches blocked by The Easter Bunny.
Valenta has The Easter Bunny pressed against the cage, preventing The Easter Bunny from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Valenta.
Valenta tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Easter Bunny is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valenta is keeping busy.
The Easter Bunny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Easter Bunny tries a body shot but Valenta blocks it.
Valenta prevents a body shot from The Easter Bunny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny throws a punch but it's blocked by Valenta.
Valenta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Valenta misses with a hook to the ribs.
JC The Easter Bunny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Easter Bunny pressing his opponent against the cage.
The Easter Bunny can't find room to land a body shot as Valenta controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Valenta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valenta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Easter Bunny is defending well for now.
The Easter Bunny misses with a punch on the inside.
Valenta with a knee to the head.

It looks like JC The Easter Bunny has been cut.
The Easter Bunny digs a right hand into Valenta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valenta's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenta misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Easter Bunny gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valenta.
The Easter Bunny tries a body shot but Valenta blocks it.
The Easter Bunny tries a body shot but Valenta blocks it.
The Easter Bunny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valenta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Easter Bunny misses with a punch to the body.
The Easter Bunny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valenta's elbow.
A hook to the body from The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny tries to throw a body punch but Valenta avoids it by throwing The Easter Bunny back against the cage.
The Easter Bunny taking a breather.
The Easter Bunny avoiding damage as Valenta throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny misses with a body punch.
The Easter Bunny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Easter Bunny wants to break free but Valenta has control.
The Easter Bunny misses with a body punch.
The Easter Bunny misses with a body punch.
The Easter Bunny can't find room to land a body shot as Valenta controls the action.
Valenta has a couple of punches blocked by The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny misses with a body punch.
Valenta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Easter Bunny.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valenta lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for The Easter Bunny.
The Easter Bunny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valenta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valenta swings wildly with an uppercut but The Easter Bunny uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lorenzo Valenta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!

A cross from The Easter Bunny lands.
The Easter Bunny throws a sloppy head kick and Valenta moves out of range easily.

Valenta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Easter Bunny tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Valenta is in The Easter Bunny's guard.
Valenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Easter Bunny is keeping the position for now.

The Easter Bunny had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valenta defends it easily.
The Easter Bunny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valenta looking to sit in guard and control but The Easter Bunny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Easter Bunny slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Easter Bunny sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Valenta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Valenta struggling a bit here.
Valenta is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but The Easter Bunny is staying active.
The Easter Bunny works to advance to full mount. Valenta defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The Easter Bunny lands with some strikes.
Valenta is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Easter Bunny lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Valenta! The Easter Bunny sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Valenta and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). JC The Easter Bunny!
JC The Easter Bunny retains his super heavyweight title!
JC The Easter Bunny decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.