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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bruin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Agogo (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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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bruin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Agogo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruin misses the shot to the body.
Bruin misses with a double jab.
Agogo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruin.
Agogo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bruin on the side of the head.
It looks like Jack Bruin has been cut.
Bruin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Bruin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Agogo doesn't seem phased though.
Agogo throws a body punch but Bruin moves out of range.
Agogo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruin.
Jack Bruin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agogo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bruin throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agogo keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab-cross combination lands for Agogo and sends Bruin crashing to the mat! Agogo follows him down to the mat - Bruin regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Bruin is rocked!
Agogo is looking to advance position but Bruin won't allow it.
Agogo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Agogo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruin keeping control of the position.
Bruin trying to control but Agogo postures up.
Agogo wants to pass to mount but Bruin is defending the position.
Bruin trying to control but Agogo postures up.
Bruin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bruin moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agogo.
Agogo looking to pass the guard.
Agogo chips away with some ground and pound.
Bruin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Agogo is one step ahead there.
Bruin controlling Agogo's posture.
Agogo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Agogo throwing strikes from guard but Bruin blocks nicely.
Bruin is pulling down on Agogo's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agogo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agogo throws an elbow that misses. Bruin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Agogo's guard. Nice move by Bruin!
Bruin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agogo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Agogo keeping moving, preventing Bruin from controlling successfully.
Bruin works over Agogo with some ground and pound from guard.
Bruin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Agogo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Agogo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bruin, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Agogo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Agogo is pushing down on Bruin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bruin is fighting to maintain full guard but Agogo has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agogo trying to control from half guard but Bruin is working away.
Bruin is pressing down on Agogo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agogo works over Bruin with some ground and pound from guard.
Bruin keeping full guard, as Agogo tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugo Agogo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Bruin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Agogo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agogo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruin.
Agogo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Agogo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bruin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bruin misses with a body shot.
Jab from Bruin.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruin. That snapped Agogo's head back.
Agogo moves away from the strike by Bruin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agogo takes one on the button.
Bruin gets caught flat footed, as Agogo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Agogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Agogo postures up.
Bruin pulls Agogo in to control the position.
Agogo throws a big elbow that misses.
Agogo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bruin's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo wants to control from the top but Bruin keeps moving.
Hugo Agogo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Agogo.
Agogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agogo trying to control but Bruin is working from the bottom.
Bruin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Agogo is refusing to be controlled, as Bruin sits in half guard.
Agogo gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agogo keeping moving, preventing Bruin from controlling successfully.
Agogo trying to keep a closed guard but Bruin is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bruin looking to sit in guard and control but Agogo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Agogo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Agogo looking to sit in guard and control but Bruin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bruin throws an elbow that misses. Agogo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruin's guard. Nice move by Agogo!
Agogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Agogo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Agogo is working Bruin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Agogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agogo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Agogo postures up and lands a big shot to Bruin's brow.
Bruin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Agogo throws a strike but Bruin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bruin 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Bruin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Agogo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Agogo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Agogo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agogo throws an elbow that misses. Bruin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Agogo's guard. Nice move by Bruin!
Agogo managing to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruin connects with a couple of short punches.
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 cut man is working on Jack Bruin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Agogo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bruin pinned against the cage. Bruin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hugo Agogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agogo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruin as he avoids it easily.
Bruin throws a head kick that misses.
Agogo shoots for a takedown but Bruin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jack Bruin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Agogo.
Agogo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bruin connects with a leg kick. Agogo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bruin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Agogo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruin misses with a head kick.
Bruin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agogo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruin is looking to slow Agogo down with leg kicks.
Agogo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bruin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bruin throws a head kick that misses.
Bruin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bruin swinging wildly here.
Bruin lands a jab to Agogo's midsection.
Bruin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agogo misses with a body shot.
Bruin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agogo moves away.
Bruin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Agogo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruin lands a glancing blow to the side of Agogo's head.
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 shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bruin is trying to defend but Agogo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bruin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Agogo is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruin wants to control but Agogo is keeping busy.
Hugo Agogo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Agogo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Agogo wants to pass to mount but Bruin is defending the position.
Agogo is taking a breather. Bruin 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 three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hugo Agogo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bruin walks into a jab.
Bruin misses with a body kick.
Bruin takes a swing at Agogo's ribcage but misses.
Jack Bruin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agogo throws a series of punches but Bruin avoids them all with ease.
Bruin defending well as Agogo loads up on a big left hand.
Bruin doesn't manage to clinch there - Agogo circles away.
Agogo scores with a jab to the head.
Agogo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bruin swivels and escapes.
Bruin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Bruin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruin misses with a head kick.
Bruin looks to score with a jab to the body but Agogo is just out of range.
Agogo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Agogo throws a series of punches but Bruin avoids them all with ease.
Agogo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bruin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bruin tries to clinch but Agogo is having none of it.
Agogo walks into a left hand.
Agogo misses with a looping right.
Jack Bruin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruin slips a jab and a cross from Agogo.
Bruin wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agogo misses with a looping left.
Jack Bruin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruin throws out a loose jab but Agogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Bruin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Agogo 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Agogo!
Hugo Agogo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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