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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Huntington Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Maga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geoffrey Huntington Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Maga!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maga throws a series of punches but Huntington Jnr avoids them all with ease.
Huntington Jnr throws a quick counter head kick but Maga was just out of range.
A head kick misses from Huntington Jnr.
Maga steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Huntington Jnr.
Huntington Jnr looks for the body kick but Maga saw that one coming.
Maga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huntington Jnr has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Huntington Jnr's head coaches at Combat Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huntington Jnr swats away the attempt to clinch by Maga.
Maga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huntington Jnr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington Jnr rushes Maga and presses him up against the cage.
Maga jumps into guard, dragging Huntington Jnr to the mat.
Maga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Huntington Jnr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maga is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington Jnr has gone for a leg lock! Maga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Huntington Jnr's guard.
Huntington Jnr managing to control the position.
Huntington Jnr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maga is controlling him.
Maga slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maga controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huntington Jnr sees it coming and defends easily.
Huntington Jnr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Huntington Jnr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Huntington Jnr has a hand on Maga's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Maga takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Maga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Huntington Jnr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington Jnr wants to hold on but Maga pushes him away.
Maga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maga avoids the attempt from Huntington Jnr to control.
Huntington Jnr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Huntington Jnr wants to escape the position.
Huntington Jnr trying to control the action but Maga just sinks the hooks in.
Huntington Jnr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maga is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huntington Jnr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Huntington Jnr trying to control but not successfully.
Even with his hooks in, Maga manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Maga tries to get the hooks in deep but Huntington Jnr pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maga controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Huntington Jnr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Maga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Huntington Jnr stuffs the takedown attempt from Maga. Maga gets slowly back to his feet.
Maga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Huntington Jnr moves in looking to clinch but Maga pushes him off.
Maga instigates a clinch.
Maga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huntington Jnr.
Huntington Jnr shoots in but Maga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maga stuffs the takedown attempt from Huntington Jnr. Huntington Jnr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoffrey Huntington Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huntington Jnr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huntington Jnr shoots in for a takedown but Maga shows good takedown defense.
Maga has Huntington Jnr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Huntington Jnr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Huntington Jnr.
Maga tries to score a body lock takedown but Huntington Jnr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Huntington Jnr as the two fighters clinch.
Huntington Jnr is trying to force a seperation but Maga has the dominant position.
Maga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Huntington Jnr smiles and moves away.
Huntington Jnr shoots for a takedown but Maga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huntington Jnr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maga somewhat.
Huntington Jnr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maga tries for a takedown. No joy.
Huntington Jnr stalling against the cage.
Huntington Jnr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Huntington Jnr blocks an elbow strike.
Huntington Jnr gets control of Maga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Huntington Jnr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maga postures up.
Huntington Jnr keeping moving, preventing Maga from controlling successfully.
Huntington Jnr controls Maga momentarily but Maga frees himself.
Huntington Jnr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maga is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huntington Jnr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maga passes into half guard.
Huntington Jnr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Huntington Jnr tries to get out of the position.
Maga wants to take a breather but Huntington Jnr is having none of it.
Huntington Jnr trying to hold on to Maga's head to control him but Maga postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huntington Jnr shoots in for a takedown but Maga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huntington Jnr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maga defends it nicely.
Maga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Huntington Jnr shoots in for a double leg but Maga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Huntington Jnr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maga avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maga is defended easily by Huntington Jnr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maga shoots in but no luck this time.
Huntington Jnr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phil Maga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maga leaves Huntington Jnr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maga is looking for the big counter here.
Maga tries to clinch up.
Huntington Jnr shoots for a takedown but Maga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huntington Jnr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maga sprawls well. Maga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huntington Jnr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoffrey Huntington Jnr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huntington Jnr throws a head kick but Maga moves out of range.
Maga slaps away a takedown attempt from Huntington Jnr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huntington Jnr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maga scores with a jab.
Maga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huntington Jnr's waist but Huntington Jnr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maga off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maga.
Huntington Jnr misses with a few strikes there.
Maga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huntington Jnr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Huntington Jnr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Huntington Jnr stalling against the cage.
Maga working hard to break the clinch.
Maga slowing the pace effectively.
Maga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Maga. No joy for Huntington Jnr on that attempt.
Maga wants to counter the offense by Huntington Jnr and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huntington Jnr is fending him off so far but Maga persists. Nope, Huntington Jnr circles away and we're back to standing.
Maga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huntington Jnr shoots in for a double leg but Maga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maga shoots for a double leg takedown but Huntington Jnr sprawls well. He's pushed Maga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huntington Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maga shoots in and drives through. Huntington Jnr sprawls well.
Huntington Jnr pushes Maga up against the cage in a clinch.
Huntington Jnr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maga tries to pull guard but Huntington Jnr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Huntington Jnr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huntington Jnr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Huntington Jnr for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Maga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huntington Jnr is defending well for now.
Huntington Jnr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maga has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huntington Jnr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maga wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huntington Jnr tries to pull guard but Maga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maga avoiding damage as Huntington Jnr throws knees to the body.
Maga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Huntington Jnr is looking to break free of the clinch but Maga has double underhooks.
Huntington Jnr avoiding damage as Maga throws knees to the body.
Maga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huntington Jnr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maga circles away.
Maga is looking for the big counter here.
Huntington Jnr keeps the fight on the outside.
Huntington Jnr closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huntington Jnr tries to pull guard but Maga forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maga tries to pull guard but Huntington Jnr holds him up against the cage and eventually Maga drops back down to his feet.
Geoffrey Huntington Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Maga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maga manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geoffrey Huntington Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maga 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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