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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elmer Hodge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Agostini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago Agostini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmer Hodge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santiago Agostini!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Agostini but Agostini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Agostini scores with a head kick. Hodge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Elmer Hodge has been cut.
Agostini throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Agostini pushes Hodge off and scrambles back to his feet.
Santiago Agostini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agostini tries a head kick but it misses.
Agostini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hodge's waist but Hodge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Agostini off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agostini shoots in for a takedown but Hodge shows good takedown defense.
Agostini throws a series of punches but Hodge avoids them all with ease.
Agostini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hodge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Agostini somewhat.
Elmer Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Agostini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agostini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hodge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Agostini somewhat.
Agostini fails to land the takedown.
Hodge misses with a takedown attempt - Agostini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Agostini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hodge sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Agostini somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hodge as Agostini shoots in.
Agostini looks winded!
Agostini has closed the distance and engaged Hodge in a clinch.
Agostini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hodge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hodge wants to sweep here but Agostini controlling him for the moment.
Agostini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hodge has control of Agostini's left arm, preventing Agostini from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agostini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hodge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hodge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Agostini clinches.
Hodge prevents a takedown attempt there.
Agostini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hodge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Agostini goes for a double leg but Hodge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hodge continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agostini prevents the takedown attempt.
Hodge breaks from the clinch.
Hodge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Agostini lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hodge takes a step back to recover.
Agostini tries for a takedown but Hodge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hodge tries to keep at a distance but Agostini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Agostini being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Agostini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elmer Hodge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hodge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agostini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hodge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agostini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Agostini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agostini works Hodge's body with a nice hook.
Agostini darts in looking for a takedown but Hodge gets double underhooks and turns Agostini into the cage.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Agostini to keep the fight standing.
Hodge tries to pull guard but Agostini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmer Hodge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agostini is looking for a takedown.
Hodge is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Agostini is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodge is trying to pull guard but Agostini has him pressed against the cage.
Agostini jumps guard and drags Hodge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Agostini trying to control the position here.
Agostini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hodge manages to get himself to full guard.
Agostini wanted to stand there but Hodge had control of the position.
Agostini wants to control from the top but Hodge keeps moving.
Hodge managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodge working a defensive guard but Agostini passes into half guard.
Agostini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hodge is in trouble now - Agostini has advanced to mount!
Agostini jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hodge manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agostini swings around for an armbar but Hodge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Agostini's guard.
Hodge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hodge throws an elbow that misses. Agostini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hodge's guard. Nice move by Agostini!
Agostini wants to control from the top but Hodge keeps moving.
Agostini is breathing heavily.
Hodge controls Agostini momentarily but Agostini frees himself.
Agostini trying to control but Hodge is working from the bottom.
Agostini passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agostini decides to stand back up.
Agostini throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Agostini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hodge defends it nicely.
Hodge could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Agostini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agostini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hodge's sensitive parts.
A right-left combo lands from Agostini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Agostini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elmer Hodge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Agostini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hodge misses with a head kick.
Agostini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hodge, pushing him back against the cage.
Agostini gets control of Hodge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Agostini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hodge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hodge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Agostini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Agostini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hodge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Agostini is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Agostini has escaped and now he's on top!
Agostini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Agostini controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agostini preventing the sweep.
Agostini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Agostini passes Hodge's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Agostini is taking a breather. Hodge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agostini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Agostini tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hodge controls his leg.
Hodge trying to hold on to Agostini's head to control him but Agostini postures up.
Agostini is looking to advance position but Hodge won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Agostini throws a head kick that misses
and Hodge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agostini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agostini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hodge is fending him off so far but Agostini persists. Nope, Hodge circles away and we're back to standing.
Agostini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Agostini or perhaps it was just good defense by Hodge which made him look bad.
Agostini misses with a lunging right hand
and Hodge counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by Hodge.
Nice sprawl there from Agostini as Hodge shoots in.
Santiago Agostini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Agostini shoots in for a takedown but Hodge shows good takedown defense.
Elmer Hodge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Agostini.
Agostini shoots in looking for a takedown but Hodge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Agostini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodge shoots in for a takedown but Agostini shows good takedown defense.
Agostini misses with a head kick.
No luck for Hodge with that takedown attempt.
Hodge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agostini.
Hodge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Elmer Hodge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Agostini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agostini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hodge doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Agostini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Agostini has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Agostini!
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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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