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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovacs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
West tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
West working away.
Kovacs is trying to improve his position.
West working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kovacs is not content to let West control the position.
West controls the position.
West tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kovacs can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs is looking for a sweep.
West advances to full mount.
Kovacs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
West throws some wild stikes that Kovacs manages to avoid easily.
West tries to control but Kovacs wriggling away.
Kovacs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kovacs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
West swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kovacs is now in West's guard. A big mistake from West there, giving up the dominant position!
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
Kovacs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kovacs is aware though and is defending well.
West throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard.
West might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
West wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving.
Kovacs wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
West trying to control but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
Kovacs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
West drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kovacs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now West has Kovacs in his guard.
Kovacs stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Kovacs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kovacs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Kovacs persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Kovacs with that takedown attempt.
Kovacs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
Adam West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Kovacs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.
West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs is staying active underneath West, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam West dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
West shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kovacs is trying to defend but West finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
West wants to pass to mount but Kovacs is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kovacs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but West scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adam West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kovacs trying to control here.
West works his way into side control.
West is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kovacs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kovacs wants to control but West postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West happy to just control the position for now.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovacs keeps working.
Kovacs is trying to improve his position.
West trying to control the action but Kovacs is working from the bottom.
West tries for a kimura but Kovacs is defending well.
Kovacs struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kovacs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
West is stalling here. Kovacs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! West seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kovacs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
West tries to improve position but can't.
West is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kovacs is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kovacs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as West is looking to escape.
Kovacs controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as West is looking to escape.
West keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kovacs moves to the back.
Kovacs trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
West trying to control the hands but Kovacs won't let him.
West is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovacs is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but West has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
West breaks Kovacs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam West will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kovacs.
West drives through with a takedown into Kovacs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
West drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kovacs manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now West has Kovacs in his guard.
West throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kovacs trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacs trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West working a defensive guard here.
Kovacs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jordan Kovacs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovacs circles away.
West shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kovacs regains half guard.
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West passes into side control, despite Kovacs's attempt to control the position.
Kovacs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kovacs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacs controlling the pace for now.
West is squirming around, avoiding Kovacs's attempts to control the action.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs trying to control but West is having none of it.
West is wriggling around trying to escape.
West tries to lock up and control but Kovacs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kovacs wants to control the pace but West is squirming around nicely.
West is looking to get to half guard.
West has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Kovacs is persistently looking for the submission but West is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacs trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
West turns into Kovacs and is now in his guard.
Adam West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kovacs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West wants to control from the top but Kovacs keeps moving.
West controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jordan Kovacs.
Well West has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam West!
Adam West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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