PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj Badalandabad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Huntington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Huntington
vs
Taj Badalandabad

187 cm
24
168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

165 cm
21
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Huntington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taj Badalandabad!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badalandabad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huntington's hands.
Badalandabad shoots in but no luck this time.
Huntington blocks a jab.
Badalandabad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huntington sprawls well. Huntington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Badalandabad gets slowly back to his feet.
Badalandabad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huntington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huntington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Badalandabad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badalandabad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne Huntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taj Badalandabad.
Huntington staying out of range there.
Badalandabad throws a looping overhand right but Huntington ducks down to avoid it.
Huntington fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badalandabad throws out a loose jab but Huntington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badalandabad misses with a straight left.
Taj Badalandabad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huntington tries to clinch there but Badalandabad circles away.
Badalandabad throws an overhand right that lands on Huntington's shoulder, as Huntington tries to avoid the shot.
Badalandabad keeps the fight on the outside.
Badalandabad throws a looping overhand right but Huntington ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Badalandabad misses.
Badalandabad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huntington sprawls well. Huntington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Badalandabad gets slowly back to his feet.
Huntington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Huntington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Badalandabad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Huntington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badalandabad.
Huntington wants to control but Badalandabad is keeping busy.
Huntington is trying to stand up here but Badalandabad is controlling him well.
Badalandabad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Badalandabad drops an elbow to the side of Huntington's head.
Huntington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badalandabad.
Badalandabad throwing shots but Huntington is blocking nicely.
Badalandabad wants to take a breather but Huntington is having none of it.
Huntington tries to get to full guard but Badalandabad has control of the leg.
Huntington trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington wants to get back to his feet.
Badalandabad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huntington keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Badalandabad dives in and grabs Huntington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huntington pushes down on Badalandabad's head and hops out.
Huntington digs a good hook to Badalandabad's body.
Huntington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huntington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Badalandabad throws a jab when Huntington was well out of range.
Huntington slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huntington is looking to clinch.

Badalandabad fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huntington sprawls well initially but Badalandabad persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Huntington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badalandabad.
Badalandabad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huntington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huntington is trying to get back to full guard.
Huntington is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Huntington manages to get to full guard.
Huntington trying to keep a closed guard but Badalandabad is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badalandabad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taj Badalandabad dominated that round.
That's time! Huntington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Huntington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Badalandabad fails with a takedown attempt.
Badalandabad throws a big shot that misses.
Badalandabad misses with a hook. Huntington ducked under it nicely.
Badalandabad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huntington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huntington moves away from the strike by Badalandabad.
Huntington slips a jab from Badalandabad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington tries to clinch up but Badalandabad circles away and keeps his distance.
Badalandabad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huntington sprawls well. Huntington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Badalandabad gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne Huntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taj Badalandabad.
Badalandabad circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Badalandabad throws a hook but Huntington blocks it.
Huntington is looking to clinch.
Badalandabad swats away the attempt to clinch by Huntington.
Badalandabad throws a big shot that misses.
Badalandabad might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Badalandabad.
Badalandabad shoots in looking for a takedown. Huntington tries to sprawl out of it but Badalandabad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huntington manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Huntington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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.
Huntington tries to clinch there but Badalandabad circles away.
Huntington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badalandabad.
Badalandabad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Badalandabad misses with an uppercut. Huntington saw that one coming.
Badalandabad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huntington doesn't manage to clinch there - Badalandabad circles away.
Huntington ducks under a wild hook from Badalandabad.
Badalandabad misses with a takedown attempt - Huntington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Badalandabad is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badalandabad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huntington avoids it really well and circles away.
Huntington tries to clinch but Badalandabad moves out of range.
Badalandabad throws a hook but Huntington blocks it.

Huntington instigates a clinch.
Badalandabad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huntington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Badalandabad fails with the takedown.
Badalandabad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Huntington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Huntington clinches with his opponent.
Huntington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Badalandabad up against the cage.
Huntington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Huntington.
Badalandabad is trying to break the clinch but Huntington is controlling him.
Huntington with a knee to the head.
Huntington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Taj Badalandabad has been cut.
Badalandabad is breathing heavily.
Huntington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Huntington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huntington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Huntington obliges.
Badalandabad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Badalandabad is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Huntington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taj Badalandabad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Huntington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Badalandabad at a distance.
Badalandabad throws a hook but Huntington avoids it easily.
Huntington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badalandabad. Badalandabad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Badalandabad misses with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Badalandabad.
Huntington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badalandabad misses with a hook. Huntington ducked under it nicely.
Badalandabad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huntington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Badalandabad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Badalandabad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Badalandabad misses with a hook. Huntington ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington tries to close the distance and clinch but Badalandabad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huntington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wayne Huntington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badalandabad throws an overhand right that lands on Huntington's shoulder, as Huntington tries to avoid the shot.
Huntington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Badalandabad.
Huntington tries to close the distance and clinch but Badalandabad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huntington works Badalandabad's body with a nice hook.
Huntington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Badalandabad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huntington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wayne Huntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taj Badalandabad.
Badalandabad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Huntington stuffs the takedown.
Badalandabad dives in and grabs Huntington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Huntington pushes down on Badalandabad's head and hops out.
Badalandabad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huntington swivels and escapes.
Huntington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Badalandabad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Badalandabad misses the target.
Badalandabad misses with a straight right.
Huntington tries to close the distance and clinch but Badalandabad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Huntington darts in and clinches Badalandabad up against the cage.
Badalandabad is trying to break the clinch but Huntington is controlling him.
Huntington crunches a lovely knee into Badalandabad's ribcage.
Badalandabad working hard to break the clinch.
Badalandabad tries to break free but Huntington pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Huntington scores a nice knee to the body.
Huntington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Huntington connects with a knee to the head.
Huntington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Huntington connects with a knee to the head.
Huntington landing knees to the head.
Huntington lands a knee to the head.
Huntington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Badalandabad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Huntington lands a good knee to the midsection. Badalandabad won't want to take too many of those.
Badalandabad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Huntington working Badalandabad over with knees to the body.
Huntington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Huntington scores with a knee to the head.
Huntington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Huntington connects with a knee to the head.
Huntington scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badalandabad goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huntington prevents it.
Huntington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Badalandabad's face.
Badalandabad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Huntington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Badalandabad's face.
Badalandabad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huntington with a knee to the head.
Badalandabad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huntington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Badalandabad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Huntington has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Huntington.
Huntington connects with a knee to the head.
Huntington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Huntington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Badalandabad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huntington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huntington is looking to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Huntington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Huntington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Huntington!