AFN3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luciano (ranked 4109 p4p, 4083 weight class) and Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 151 p4p, 149 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Luciano
vs
Yuudai

180 cm
18
180
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

PWNAGE™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
A low kick from Yuudai misses
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeshi Yuudai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Luciano catches Yuudai right on the button with a cross.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yuudai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luciano catches Yuudai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Yuudai is predictable there
and Luciano counters with an outside leg kick.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yuudai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jose Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jose Luciano!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jose Luciano!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jose Luciano!

Jose Luciano wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 4151 p4p, 4110 weight class) and Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 152 p4p, 148 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gravas
vs
Chukwuma

184 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
242
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

PWNAGE™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Chukwuma jabs at Gravas's body.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gravas moves out of range of the leg kick from Chukwuma.
It appears Gravas was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chukwuma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a hook but Gravas blocks it.
Chukwuma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gravas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravas. That's going to slow Chukwuma down.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gravas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Latka Gravas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gravas throws a lazy right hand but Chukwuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Chukwuma off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Latka Gravas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gravas 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Latka Gravas!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Latka Gravas!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Latka Gravas!

Latka Gravas wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Three (ranked 4150 p4p, 4169 weight class) and Test Two (ranked 153 p4p, 155 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Three
vs
Two

183 cm
18
174
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Test Two!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Three throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three moves out of range of the body kick.
Three appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Three throws a low kick, looking for Two's leg but Two calmly moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Three misses with a kick to the body.
Two feints a counter leg kick.
Two attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Two misses.
Three fires out a quick counter leg kick but Two just manages to avoid it.
Three misses with an attempted mid kick.
Two was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Three fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Two is out of range.
Two follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Two throws a chopping leg kick but Three manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Two closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Three's guard.
Test Three has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Test Two is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Two has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Test Two!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Test Two!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Test Two!

Test Two wins by unanimous decision!
Test Two seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amanda Pena (ranked 4366 p4p, 4345 weight class) and Jakub Ostrowski (ranked 165 p4p, 166 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pena
vs
Ostrowski

160 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
259
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amanda Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jakub Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pena has managed to clinch.
Pena on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Pena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pena throws a nice looking combination but Ostrowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Pena throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ostrowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Pena finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ostrowski is pulling down on Pena's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena lands a couple of digs.

Pena has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ostrowski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Pena is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ostrowski pulls down on the head and he's put Pena to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jakub Ostrowski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raheem Anderson (ranked 4659 p4p, 4643 weight class) and John Dory (ranked 169 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Dory

160 cm
18
135
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raheem Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dory!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson cracks Dory with a good jab.
Dory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dory throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Dory connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Dory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dory scores with a nice right hand.
Dory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Dory blocks a jab.
Dory appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dory stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dory throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dory scores with a punch to the head.

Anderson lands a left and a right that send Dory crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Dory is rocked!
Dory throws a big shot that misses.
Dory is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dory slips under a jab.
It seemed like Dory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Dory seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab lands there for Dory.
Anderson cracks Dory with a good jab.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dory.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Dory ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dory misses with a body shot.
Dory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Dory ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dory lands a body shot.
Dory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Anderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dory throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Dory counters with a body kick that stops Anderson in his tracks momentarily.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dory moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.

Anderson drops Dory with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dory looks back up at him and smiles so Anderson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dory lands a head shot.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dory scores with a counter punch that sends Anderson to the canvas! Dory smells blood - he's punishing Anderson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anderson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dory!