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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana has chosen The Sex Panther Is Out Tonight - Barry White feat. Brian Fantana as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantana throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Fantana throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Fantana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolf.
Fantana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana thows a body shot but no joy.
Brian Fantana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf tries to clinch up.
Fantana connects with a looping right hand.
Wolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Fantana.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Fantana.
Wolf closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fantana's guard.
Fantana has his feet on Wolf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantana. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fantana swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantana throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
Fantana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wolf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fantana is in Wolf's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantana trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Fantana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantana pushing down on Wolf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantana throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fantana trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantana throwing shots but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fantana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantana wants to take a breather but Wolf is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fantana throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf's shoulder, as Wolf tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fantana counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wolf!
The ground and pound from Fantana seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fantana looks up at the clock and then as Wolf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fantana smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantana lands a nice forearm strike.
Wolf is trying to buck Fantana off.
Fantana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wolf is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Fantana with the ground and pound but Wolf regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fantana throwing shots but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Brian Fantana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantana controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wolf defending well though.
Wolf is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolf is trying is best to control the position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Fantana misses the target.
Fantana misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana throws a hook to the side of Wolf's head but Wolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Fantana misses.
Wolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fantana counters with a shoot takedown. Wolf fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantana stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fantana.
Fantana throws an elbow that misses. Wolf uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fantana's guard. Nice move by Wolf!
Wolf preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
Wolf throwing strikes from guard but Fantana blocks nicely.
Fantana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Wolf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fantana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Fantana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Wolf throws a strike but Fantana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantana.
Fantana throws a hook but Wolf blocks it.
Fantana is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wolf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf moves away from the strike by Fantana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Fantana finds it's target.
Fantana swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
Fantana throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wolf looks for a takedown but Fantana sprawls well.
Fantana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantana.
Wolf fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wolf!
Fantana scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wolf defending against the ground and pound.
Fantana looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wolf is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Fantana seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wolf sneaks back into half guard.
Fantana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana thows a huge punch but Wolf dodges it nicely.
Fantana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wolf's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fantana throws a strike but Wolf avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fantana passes Wolf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wolf is not content to let Fantana control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
Wolf taking some punishment here, with Fantana in his half guard.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wolf is not content to let Fantana control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana really dominated that round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fantana circles away.
Fantana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantana won't allow Wolf to get back to his feet.
Fantana works over Wolf with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantana works over Wolf with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantana postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Fantana controlling him for the moment.
Fantana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf is keeping the position for now.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brian Fantana hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fantana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Fantana shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf with a poor takedown
and Fantana counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wolf's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantana tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.
Fantana throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
Fantana throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Fantana from controlling successfully.
Fantana postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
Fantana is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
Fantana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantana throwing strikes but missing.
Fantana is in close to Wolf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fantana throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Fantana dominated that fourth 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!
Fantana lands with a nice body punch.
Fantana lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantana tests Wolf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Fantana.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fantana throws out the jab.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Wolf as Fantana shoots in.
Brian Fantana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolf tries to clinch but Fantana moves out of range.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.
Fantana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantana misses with a hook.
Wolf dives in for a single leg takedown but Fantana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wolf is looking to break free of the clinch but Fantana has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wolf gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Fantana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantana is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantana works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
Wolf is fighting to break Fantana's control of his arms but Fantana is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wolf wants to stand and escape but instead Fantana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fantana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fantana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantana throwing strikes but missing.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Hugo Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Fantana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fantana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Brian Fantana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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