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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Palmer Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Huntington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 1 - 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Palmer Collins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huntington moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Collins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Collins is working for a kimura but Huntington is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Huntington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huntington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Huntington tries to get out of the position.
Collins thows a huge punch but Huntington dodges it nicely.
Huntington is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins.
Collins 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.
Huntington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collins is keen to just control but Huntington is a slippery customer.
Collins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collins looks gassed!
Huntington tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collins trying to pass the guard but Huntington defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Huntington closes the distance and clinches.
Collins looking for a takedown.
Huntington stalling against the cage.
Huntington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntington lands a good knee to the midsection. Collins won't want to take too many of those.
Huntington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Huntington lands a knee to the body.
Huntington slows down the pace here.
Huntington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Huntington working Collins over with knees to the body.
Huntington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huntington scores with a knee to the head.
Huntington landing knees to the head.
Huntington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Collins up against the cage.
Huntington scores a nice knee to the body.
Huntington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Huntington has Collins pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington lands a knee to the body.
Huntington looking to throw knees to the head but Collins is blocking nicely.
Huntington misses with a knee strike.
Huntington tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
Huntington misses with a knee to the head.
Collins can't get the takedown.
Collins tries to score a body lock takedown but Huntington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wayne Huntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Collins.
Huntington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collins's face.
Collins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huntington lands a knee to the head.
Huntington with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Collins managing to block the knees to the body from Huntington.
Huntington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Huntington landing knees to the head.
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Huntington scores with a knee to the head.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huntington prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Collins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Huntington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Huntington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
Huntington landing knees to the body.
Huntington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collins blocks it with crossed arms.
Huntington stops a takedown attempt from Collins.
Collins is trying to drag Huntington to the mat but Huntington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Huntington dominated that 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.
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Huntington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Huntington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huntington with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Huntington obliges.
Huntington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Palmer Collins has been cut.
Collins tries to score a body lock takedown but Huntington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Huntington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Collins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Huntington crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Huntington scores with a knee to the head.
Huntington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collins's face.
Huntington misses with a knee to the head.
Huntington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huntington trying to stall but Collins improves his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Collins has Huntington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huntington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huntington tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huntington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Collins avoids it.
Collins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huntington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wayne Huntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Collins.
Huntington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Collins up against the cage.
Collins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Huntington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Huntington rushes Collins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Collins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Huntington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Huntington moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Huntington prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Huntington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collins's face.
Huntington lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Huntington tries a knee to the head but Collins blocks it.
Collins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huntington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Collins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Collins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huntington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huntington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Collins is working for takedown but Huntington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huntington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Collins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huntington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huntington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington lands a knee to the head.
Collins avoiding damage as Huntington throws knees to the body.
Huntington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Collins tries for a takedown but Huntington manages to get underhooks.
Collins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huntington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Huntington tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Huntington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Collins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huntington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Collins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Collins avoiding damage as Huntington throws knees to the body.
Wayne Huntington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Collins goes for a takedown attempt but Huntington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wayne Huntington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huntington moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Huntington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Collins.
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.
Huntington has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Huntington will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Collins up against the cage.
Huntington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Huntington using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Huntington throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Collins blocks it with crossed arms.
Collins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Collins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Collins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Huntington connects with a knee to the head.
Collins has Huntington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huntington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huntington looking to throw knees to the head but Collins is blocking nicely.
Collins has Huntington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huntington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Huntington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Huntington connects with a knee to the head.
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 Palmer Collins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Huntington is looking to clinch but Collins is avoiding it.
Collins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huntington avoids it really well and circles away.
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Huntington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Huntington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Huntington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huntington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Huntington lands a good knee to the midsection. Collins won't want to take too many of those.
Huntington landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huntington lands a knee to the head.
Collins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huntington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Huntington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington trying to land knees to the body.
Huntington is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Huntington is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huntington down to the mat. Huntington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wayne Huntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Palmer Collins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Huntington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Huntington shows good takedown defense.
Huntington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Huntington utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Huntington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Collins tries to score a body lock takedown but Huntington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Collins letting Huntington take a breather here.
Collins goes for a takedown attempt but Huntington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huntington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne Huntington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huntington wants to clinch.
Huntington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Huntington sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Huntington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huntington stuffs the takedown.
Huntington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington moves into the clinch successfully.
Huntington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collins's face.
Huntington connects with a knee to the head.
Collins tries to pull guard but Huntington won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Huntington.
Huntington with a knee to the head.
Huntington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Huntington trying to land knees to the body.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huntington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Huntington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Huntington crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Collins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huntington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Huntington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huntington smiles and moves away.
Huntington fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntington tries to clinch but Collins is having none of it.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Huntington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Huntington connects with a knee to the head.
Collins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huntington lands a nice knee to the body.
Huntington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Collins's face.
Palmer Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Huntington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huntington with a knee to the head.
Collins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huntington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Huntington connects with a knee to the head.
Huntington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huntington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Huntington throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Huntington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huntington, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Huntington!
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energy
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