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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Empire State of Mind. Chavez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: El Hornazo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryce Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Chavez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez leaves Carter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Carter is looking to clinch.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chavez pinned against the cage. Chavez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Carter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Carter's head.
Carter gets a takedown into half guard.
Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chavez is trying to control but can't.
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chavez's head.
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chavez's head.
Carter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chavez tries to kick Carter off but Carter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Carter thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chavez to regain full guard.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carter.
Carter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carter showed some decent athleticism there.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chavez defending well though.
Carter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chavez wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to stand back up but Carter is controlling him
Carter is keen to just control but Chavez is a slippery customer.
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chavez's head.
Carter lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Carter there.
Carter stands up out of the half guard.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavez swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carter misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chavez stuns Carter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carter tries to clinch up but Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavez cracks Carter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chavez cracks Carter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carter shoots for a double leg takedown but Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Carter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chavez pinned against the cage. Chavez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez stalks Carter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Carter's face. Carter staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bryce Carter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chavez with a jab.
Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chavez is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, Chavez circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chavez sprawls well. Chavez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
Chavez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Chavez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Carter should have avoided that one.
Chavez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
Chavez cracks Carter with a good jab.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Carter closes the distance and clinches up with Chavez, looking for a takedown. Carter pushes Chavez against the cage but Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carter shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Chavez.
Bryce Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavez as he jumps to the side.
Carter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Bryce Carter has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez catches Carter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Carter looks for a takedown but Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chavez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chavez.
Carter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat.
Chavez lands a jab.
Chavez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chavez tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carter drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter takes one on the button.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Carter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chavez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez stuffs the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Carter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter tries to move into range but Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Chavez scores with a four punch combination!
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bryce Carter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Carter wants to clinch.
Carter closes the distance but Chavez moves to the side
and Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavez as he jumps to the side.
Carter shoots in and drives through. Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez lands with an overhand left.
No luck for Carter with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Good shot there by Chavez.
Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Chavez.
Antonio Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chavez tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carter on the side of the head.
Carter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carter.
Chavez lands the left hand.
Carter walks into a left hand.
Carter blocks a jab.
Chavez with a hook.
Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez lands with a cross.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chavez sprawls well. Chavez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carter takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Antonio Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Carter on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Chavez. No joy for Carter on that attempt.
Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chavez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Chavez duly obliges.
Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
Carter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chavez cracks Carter with a good jab.
Carter tries to move into range but Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chavez with a hook.
Chavez connects with a single shot there.
Carter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavez swivels and escapes.
Chavez lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chavez.
Carter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chavez with a jab.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carter's hands.
Chavez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bryce Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez cracks Carter with a good jab.
Carter tries for a takedown but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carter tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chavez 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Chavez!
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