PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Osko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Agogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osko comes to the cage accompanied by Sabotage. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Osko
vs
Agogo

167 cm
32
178 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

180 cm
23
183 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Osko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Agogo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osko throws a nice looking combination but Agogo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Osko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Agogo to counter with a crisp jab.

Osko drives through with a takedown into Agogo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Agogo is adopting a defensive guard.
Osko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agogo wants to sweep but no luck.
Osko postures up in Agogo's guard and throws a big left but Agogo blocks it.
Agogo pulls Osko in close to prevent any damage.
Osko looking to sit in guard and control but Agogo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo stopping the sweep attempt from Osko.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agogo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Agogo lands a couple of elbows.
Agogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Osko pulls Agogo in close to prevent any damage.
Agogo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Osko is pulling down on Agogo's head. It's preventing any offense from Agogo, at least for the moment.
Agogo postures up in Osko's guard and throws a big left but Osko blocks it.
Osko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Agogo lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko has momentary wrist control but Agogo slips an elbow through the middle.
Osko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Agogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agogo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agogo throwing strikes from guard but Osko blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Agogo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
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!
Agogo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Osko keeping full guard, as Agogo tries to pass.
Agogo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Agogo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Agogo lands a couple of elbows.

Osko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Agogo's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Osko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Agogo is aware though and is defending well.
Agogo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osko working a defensive guard here.
Agogo working some strikes from top position.
Agogo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Agogo wants to control from the top but Osko keeps moving.
Osko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Osko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Agogo defends well.
Osko is trying to keep Agogo in close.
Agogo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Agogo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Osko trying to control the position.
Agogo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Agogo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Agogo cracks Osko with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agogo.
Osko keeping full guard, as Agogo tries to pass.

Agogo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Osko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agogo.
Osko is controlling Agogo's posture.
Osko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Agogo lands a couple of elbows.

Osko looking for a guillotine here but Agogo defends easily.
Agogo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agogo connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Agogo 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.

Osko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Osko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Osko swinging wildly here.
Agogo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Josh Osko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Agogo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hugo Agogo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Agogo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Agogo has managed to get both his arms back between Osko's legs - danger averted.
Agogo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Agogo throws a strike but Osko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Osko with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Osko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Agogo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Osko has Agogo in his guard.
Agogo advances position into side control!
Agogo is looking to take a break and control but Osko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Agogo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Osko is trying to control Agogo's posture but Agogo avoids it.
Agogo working the ground and pound but Osko is defending the strikes.
Agogo working away.
Agogo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agogo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Agogo cracks Osko with a big right hand but Osko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Osko is rocked!
Agogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osko keeps working.
Oh Osko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Agogo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Osko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osko seems to have got his legs back now.
You can see the frustration on Osko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Osko is trying to improve his position.
Agogo is chipping away with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Agogo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Agogo cracks Osko with a big right hand but Osko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Agogo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Osko to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Osko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Agogo lands a nice forearm strike.
Osko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Agogo trying to control the position but Osko is working away.
Agogo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Osko down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agogo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Agogo scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Agogo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Agogo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Osko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Agogo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Osko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Osko dodges the ground and pound from Agogo.
Agogo scoring with punches and elbows.
Osko struggling a bit here.
Agogo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Osko is trying to get back to half guard.
Agogo scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agogo is working Osko over with some ground and pound from side control.
Agogo scoring with punches from side control.
Agogo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Osko wants to control but Agogo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Agogo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Agogo throws a wild body kick that Osko sees coming a mile off.
Agogo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Osko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Agogo steps into range and cracks Osko with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Osko flops backwards and Agogo dives into his guard looking to finish!

Agogo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Osko is looking for a triangle but Agogo pushes his legs off easily.
Agogo controlling from the top position.
Agogo is working Osko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Agogo connects with a couple of short punches.
Agogo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Osko's head.
Osko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Agogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agogo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Agogo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Osko's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osko trying to control the position.
Osko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agogo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Osko has momentary wrist control but Agogo slips an elbow through the middle.
Agogo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Osko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hugo Agogo!
During a confident post fight interview, Hugo Agogo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.