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It was different circumstances for Collins in her preparations, as she had been preparing for her fight since May last year.<\/p>\n
But numerous lockdowns made it extremely difficult to lock in fights, particularly interstate ones.<\/p>\n
\u201cMost people might think it would have been arduous to be in a fight camp that long,\u201d Collins said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI obviously tapered off when it was necessary, but I am a very motivated person and will always strive to improve, therefore getting into full fight mode preparation wasn\u2019t a far reach to what I had been training like all year anyway.\u201d<\/p>\n
Collins, who works as an instructor at Bones MMA in Torquay, was beyond proud of her performance in the night, displaying her new arsenal of tools and showcasing the knowledge she learned in the lead-up to Roots: Small Axe.<\/p>\n
Collins also fights at perhaps the most difficult weight division in Victoria for female Muay Thai fighters at Super Bantamweight (53.5kg).<\/p>\n
\u201cProud would be an understatement,\u201d Collins said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you have the chance to represent your gym, as an extension of their knowledge and showcase what you\u2019ve learned; that warrants the feeling of proud.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo partake in such a prestigious event was an honour as well, Sy the promoter of Rebellion Muay Thai always hosts the finest Muay Thai technicians, so to be included in that was certainly a goal achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n
Doyle\u2019s next fight will take place on the Sunshine Coast come March 20, meanwhile Collins will recover, rest, and assist any other fighters with their own fight camps until her next one is organised.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A PAIR of Surf Coast-based Muay Thai debutants walked out of Melbourne Pavilion with their heads held high following two wins for two of Bones MMA\u2019s finest. Hannah Collins of Torquay, and Ryan Doyle of Anglesea, secured hard fought victories against tough opponents in front of a sold-out crowd at \u2018Roots: Small Axe\u2019 on February […]<\/p>\n