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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Red Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf's entrance music is Shawnee Sioux War Dance. A fine choice. Burton has chosen Trip Like I Do as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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148 lbs
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147 lbs
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Burton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton shoots for a takedown but Wolf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burton tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burton takes the fight into the clinch.
Burton prevents Wolf from breaking the clinch.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf breaks the clinch.
Burton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolf swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burton closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton wants the takedown. Wolf is fighting it off but Burton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wolf's guard against the cage.
Burton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wolf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wolf has escaped and now he's on top!
Burton is trying to keep Wolf in close.
Burton is looking for a triangle but Wolf pushes his legs off easily.
Wolf trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton has an active guard here but Wolf has managed to pass into half guard.
Burton is staying active underneath Wolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wolf tries to control but Burton wriggling away.
Wolf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burton tries to hold on but Wolf pushes him away.
Burton is looking to improve his position but Wolf isn't that keen on the idea.
Wolf controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wolf prevents Burton from getting the reversal.
Burton wants to control but Wolf is having none of it.
Burton tries to reverse the position but Wolf maintains control.
Wolf looking to control but Burton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burton is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf avoids the attempt from Burton to control.
Burton is working to get back to half guard.
Burton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wolf trying to control the action but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton actively working from the bottom here.
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colin Burton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Burton looks to clinch
and Wolf counters with a low kick, right behind Burton 's knee.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Burton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burton.
Wolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burton throws a big right hand that misses.
Burton passes into half guard.
Burton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Colin Burton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Burton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf trying to hold on to Burton's head to control him but Burton postures up.
Burton trying to mount his opponent but Wolf defends it.
Wolf tries to roll over but Burton keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burton trying to control from half guard but Wolf is working away.
Wolf trying to control from the bottom.
Burton is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wolf still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wolf has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Burton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is still trying to improve position.
Burton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Burton moves into full guard.
Wolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Burton is trying to control Wolf's posture but Wolf avoids it.
Burton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burton is looking to improve his position.
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wolf pulls his head out easily.
Burton is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Burton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolf swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolf throws a looping overhand right but Burton ducks down to avoid it.
Burton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burton closes the distance and clinches.
Burton managing to block the knees to the body from Wolf.
Wolf is pressed up against the cage. Burton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wolf down to the mat. Wolf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burton darts in looking for a takedown but Wolf gets double underhooks and turns Burton into the cage.
Burton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Wolf throws a front kick aimed at Burton's knee but Burton avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Burton on that attempt.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Burton.
Wolf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wolf thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wolf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burton.
Burton advances position into side control!
Burton is trying to get an arm triangle but Wolf is defending well.
Burton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burton is thwarting Wolf's attempts to control the position.
Burton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burton is working for a kimura but Wolf is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt.
Burton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burton is working for a submission of some sort.
Burton is pressing down on Wolf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolf is holding on for now.
Burton trying to advance position but Wolf counters by regaining guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Burton really dominated that round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Burton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wolf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burton but great work by Wolf.
Burton tries to bench press Wolf off him but Wolf keeps the position.
Burton struggling a bit here.
Burton stops Wolf from passing to mount.
Wolf working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burton is trying to get back to half guard.
Wolf remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Burton wants to control but Wolf postures up.
You can see the frustration on Burton's face as Wolf controls the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Burton tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
Burton moves out of range as Wolf throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wolf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf dips to his left and cracks Burton with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Wolf misses the target.
Burton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wolf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wolf keeps the fight on the outside.
Colin Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton wants to clinch
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf misses with a body shot.
A lazy body kick from Wolf
and Burton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wolf stops a takedown attempt from Burton.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Burton.
Burton looking for a takedown.
Burton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burton tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms.
Burton jumps guard but Wolf stands there with Burton around his waist. Burton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolf misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Burton darts in and clinches Wolf up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Burton.
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!
Burton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Red Wolf will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Burton avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Burton dives in and scores a takedown into Wolf's guard.
Wolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burton is one step ahead there.
Burton wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Burton won't allow Wolf to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is working hard here to advance position.
Burton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wolf dives on top into guard.
Burton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burton is looking for a triangle but Wolf pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton is trying to control the position but Wolf postures up.
Wolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton has his foot on Wolf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolf works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Red Wolf.
Burton tries for a takedown but Wolf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burton moves out of range of the body kick.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
Burton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Colin Burton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Red Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton dives in and grabs Wolf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes down on Burton's head and hops out.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Burton.
Burton tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Burton moves into the clinch.
Wolf lands a right hand.
Burton looking for a takedown.
Burton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wolf prevents it.
Wolf looking to slow down the pace here.
Red Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colin Burton.
I think Burton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Burton!
Colin Burton is the new bantamweight champion!
Colin Burton very nearly forgot to thank Unique Wear and Custom Design amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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hype
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