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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Agogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins has chosen Beginning of the End as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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183 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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178 cm
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175 lbs
31 - 23 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hugo Agogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agogo blocks a head kick by Collins.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agogo.
Agogo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Agogo misses with a straight left.
Agogo misses with a straight left.
Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Agogo's shoulder, as Agogo tries to avoid the shot.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agogo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins connects with a body shot that sends Agogo's belly button to the back.
A clash of legs there as Collins blocks the low kick.
Agogo throws a nice looking combination but Collins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Agogo lands but Collins takes it in his stride.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Collins has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Collins throws a head kick but Agogo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agogo moves away.
Collins thows a leg kick but Agogo checks it
and Agogo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Collins!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Collins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Agogo connects with a decent elbow.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Agogo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Agogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Agogo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Agogo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Agogo in side control, throwing shots but Collins defends.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins tries to bench press Agogo off him but Agogo keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Agogo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Agogo trying to control the position but Collins is working away.
Agogo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Agogo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard.
Collins dodges the ground and pound from Agogo.
Agogo working away.
Agogo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Agogo crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Agogo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Agogo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Agogo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Agogo is working away from the top position though.
Agogo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Agogo.
Agogo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins is looking to control Agogo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?
Agogo thows a huge punch but Collins dodges it nicely.
Collins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Agogo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Agogo's back!
Agogo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Agogo hold on?
Collins missing with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Agogo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Collins throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Collins gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agogo can't escape the position.
Collins throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Agogo is in bad spot here.
Will Collins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Collins throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins punches the canvas rather than the man.
Collins trying to control.
Agogo turns into Collins and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Agogo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Agogo misses with a double jab.
Agogo with a poor takedown
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Agogo!
Collins grinds an elbow into Agogo's temple.
Collins working the strikes but Agogo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Collins wants to take a breather but Agogo is having none of it.
Agogo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GTi Boot Camp, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Agogo is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins prevents Agogo from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Agogo is defending well.
Collins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Agogo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins.
Agogo is controlling Collins's trapped leg to prevent Collins from advancing to side control.
Collins wants to take a breather but Agogo is having none of it.
Collins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Agogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins thows a huge punch but Agogo dodges it nicely.
Agogo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Agogo wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Agogo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Agogo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agogo controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Agogo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard.
Agogo wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Agogo wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins wants to stand but Agogo is controlling the position.
Agogo works over Collins with some ground and pound from guard.
Agogo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Agogo won't allow Collins to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agogo looking to pass the guard.
Agogo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Agogo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Agogo stopping the sweep attempt from Collins.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Agogo!
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!
Collins throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Agogo because Collins loaded up on that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Agogo blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Agogo blocks a low kick nicely.
Collins moves forwards but Agogo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Agogo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Agogo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Agogo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Agogo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Agogo.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Agogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Agogo blocks a head kick by Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agogo blocks a leg kick.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Agogo's head but Agogo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Agogo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Agogo misses with an uppercut.
Agogo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Collins tries to score with a low kick but Agogo moves his leg out of the way.
Agogo throws a head kick that half lands.
Agogo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agogo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Agogo scores with a jab to the body.
Agogo misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Agogo.
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Hugo Agogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Agogo throws a leg kick which misses Collins's front leg but catches the back leg as Collins tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Agogo throws a jab but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Agogo at a distance.
Agogo misses the shot to the body.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Agogo throws an off balance right hand
and Collins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Agogo's guard.
Agogo looking for a sweep. Not yet Agogo, not yet.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins is in close to Agogo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Agogo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins is trying to control the position but Agogo postures up.
Agogo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Agogo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Agogo manages to get himself to full guard.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Agogo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins 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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Agogo is controlling him.
Agogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Agogo throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Collins.
I think Collins 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Collins!
Dave Collins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sparta Fightware logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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