PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rimhak Wonha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Sex Panther Is Out Tonight - Barry White feat. Brian Fantana kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brian Fantana will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wonha
vs
Fantana

154 cm
27
147 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

165 cm
27
144 lbs
15 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rimhak Wonha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonha misses with a straight left.

Fantana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wonha's half guard.
Wonha tries to roll over but Fantana keeps him under control.
Wonha is working hard here to advance position.
Fantana is looking to take a break and control but Wonha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha is looking to improve his position.
Fantana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonha trying to control from the bottom.
Fantana thows a huge punch but Wonha dodges it nicely.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Wonha is defending well.
Fantana controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fantana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Wonha. No joy for Fantana on that attempt.
Wonha tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fantana manages to circle out of the way.
Fantana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Fantana. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fantana.
Fantana swings for the body but Wonha moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Wonha.
Fantana scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Fantana.
Wonha throws a head kick but Fantana moves out of range.
Rimhak Wonha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonha tries to clinch up.
Wonha is looking to clinch.
Fantana lands with an uppercut that bounces Wonha off the cage and back into range.
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 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wonha's head backwards.
Fantana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonha throws out a leg kick but Fantana moves out of range and Wonha only half commits.
Fantana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonha tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fantana manages to circle out of the way.
Wonha throws a head kick but Fantana moves out of range.
Fantana changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick by Wonha misses

and Fantana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantana lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantana stalling.
Fantana tries to pass to full mount but Wonha defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wonha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fantana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wonha tries to roll over but Fantana keeps him under control.
Fantana not doing much here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wonha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A good leg kick by Wonha.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt - Wonha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Fantana with that takedown attempt.
Fantana loads up on a big right hand but Wonha slips the punch.
Wonha misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana looks to land a left hand but Wonha moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Wonha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wonha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Wonha moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wonha.
Wonha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fantana's efforts to push away.
Fantana blocks the elbow strike.
Wonha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fantana or not.
Wonha misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wonha tries to throw a body punch but Fantana avoids it by throwing Wonha back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wonha has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha.
Fantana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wonha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wonha pushes off an throws an elbow but Fantana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantana blocks an elbow strike.
Fantana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wonha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha misses with a knee strike.
Wonha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantana blocks an elbow strike from Wonha.
Wonha misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wonha misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantana trying to control the position but instead, Wonha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fantana into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wonha.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fantana has clasped his hands together around Wonha's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantana trying to control the action but Wonha is working from the bottom.
Wonha is looking to regain half guard here but Fantana keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fantana working the body and head with strikes.
Fantana tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rimhak Wonha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fantana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wonha is fending him off so far but Fantana persists. Nope, Wonha circles away and we're back to standing.
Wonha wants to clinch

and Fantana counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantana trying to control the pace.
Fantana prevents Wonha from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fantana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wonha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantana trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantana wants to pass the guard but Wonha is keeping the position.
Fantana passes Wonha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantana slips a nice elbow through Wonha's hands, connecting with Wonha's forehead.
Wonha is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Stray Dogs, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fantana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantana trying to pass the guard but Wonha defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wonha doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
Wonha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fantana or perhaps it was just good defense by Wonha, which made it look bad.

Wonha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fantana to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantana trying to control but Wonha is working from the bottom.
Fantana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wonha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fantana is one step ahead there.
Wonha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fantana controls the pace.
Fantana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fantana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantana lands a couple of digs.
Fantana wants to control from the top but Wonha keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fantana misses the shot to the body.
Fantana shoots in but Wonha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rimhak Wonha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Fantana checks a leg kick.
Brian Fantana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonha stuffs the takedown attempt from Fantana. Fantana gets slowly back to his feet.
Wonha tries to counter by clinching up but Fantana breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Fantana really dominated that round.
That's time! Wonha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fantana scores with a hook to the body. Wonha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wonha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantana misses with a takedown attempt - Wonha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wonha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantana.
Fantana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wonha defends well and Fantana ends up having to push Wonha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantana lands a really nice looking cross but Wonha seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wonha.
Fantana stuns Wonha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantana scores with a decent looking hook.
Wonha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantana darts in looking for a takedown but Wonha gets double underhooks and turns Fantana into the cage.
Rimhak Wonha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Fantana.
Wonha tries to clinch up.
Fantana misses with a wild body shot.
As Fantana tries to get set, Wonha tries to push him back and clinch up but Fantana manages to avoid the attempt.
A shot to the body from Fantana misses

and Wonha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wonha.
Fantana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantana trying to stall but Wonha improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wonha up against the cage.
Wonha misses with an elbow strike.

Fantana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wonha is looking to clinch.
Fantana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantana misses the jab.
As Fantana tries to get set, Wonha tries to push him back and clinch up but Fantana manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wonha. That's going to slow Fantana down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fantana, as that shot connected.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantana throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Wonha misses its intended target.
Wonha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wonha ducks under a wild hook from Fantana.
Wonha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wonha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wonha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wonha lands with a slapping head kick.
Wonha throws a sloppy head kick and Fantana moves out of range easily.
Wonha doesn't manage to clinch there - Fantana circles away.
Wonha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantana jabs Wonha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Brian Fantana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wonha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Fantana tries to get set, Wonha tries to push him back and clinch up but Fantana manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantana looks to score with a jab to the body but Wonha is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantana throws a good cross that connects.
Fantana just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonha slips under a jab from Fantana.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana throws a series of strikes that have Wonha backpedaling.
Wonha throws a low kick but Fantana avoids it.
Fantana works Wonha's body with a nice hook.
Fantana misses with an uppercut. Wonha saw that one coming.
Fantana avoids a kick to the body.
Wonha walks into a straight right hand from Fantana.
Wonha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fantana.

Wonha darts in and clinches Fantana up against the cage.
Wonha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wonha throws an elbow that misses.
Rimhak Wonha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantana managing to block the knees to the body from Wonha.
Wonha gets through Fantana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fantana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fantana avoids it.
Fantana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wonha pushes off an throws an elbow but Fantana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wonha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wonha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wonha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wonha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonha lands an elbow that stopped Fantana in his tracks for a moment.
Wonha misses with an elbow over the top.
Wonha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantana prevents a body shot from Wonha.
Fantana stalling in the clinch.
Brian Fantana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantana prevents a body shot from Wonha.
Wonha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantana.
Fantana wants to break free but Wonha has control.
Wonha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rimhak Wonha.
I think Fantana 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Fantana!
Brian Fantana is the new bantamweight champion!
Brian Fantana thanked the fans post fight for their support.