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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Bledsoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philander Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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139 lbs
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142 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byron Bledsoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Philander Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bledsoe counters with a single leg into guard. Chavez didn't expect that.
Chavez keeping full guard, as Bledsoe tries to pass.
Bledsoe slips nicely into half guard.
Bledsoe wants to pass to mount but Chavez is defending the position.
Chavez is looking to control Bledsoe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chavez avoid being mounted?
Bledsoe throwing shots but Chavez is blocking nicely.
Bledsoe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chavez defends it well.
Bledsoe is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.
Bledsoe is looking to take a break and control but Chavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bledsoe is pressing down on Chavez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavez is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bledsoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chavez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bledsoe.
Bledsoe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bledsoe is looking for a kimura but Chavez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bledsoe to get the leverage.
Bledsoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chavez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bledsoe.
Bledsoe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chavez!
Bledsoe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chavez is looking to escape.
Bledsoe jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chavez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chavez and Bledsoe has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bledsoe trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Bledsoe has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chavez!
Bledsoe moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Chavez has worked his arm free - good work by Chavez!
Bledsoe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chavez's legs.
Bledsoe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Chavez is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bledsoe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bledsoe tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bledsoe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Chavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bledsoe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bledsoe just content to control the position.
Bledsoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chavez struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bledsoe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chavez manages to get back to half guard.
Bledsoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chavez is trying to stand.
Chavez is trying to control but can't.
Bledsoe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chavez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chavez missing with punches from the bottom.
Bledsoe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chavez is just riding it out for now. Bledsoe eventually gives up the hold.
Bledsoe wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Bledsoe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavez misses with the combination.
Chavez tries to clinch but Bledsoe moves out of range.
Bledsoe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavez was covering up waiting for the punch and Bledsoe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bledsoe postures up.
Bledsoe passes Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bledsoe tries to pass to full mount but Chavez defends it.
Bledsoe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bledsoe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bledsoe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chavez's head.
Bledsoe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bledsoe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chavez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chavez is looking for a sweep. Bledsoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byron Bledsoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bledsoe is looking to advance position but Chavez won't allow it.
Bledsoe seems to be working for a kimura but Chavez defends the submission attempt.
Bledsoe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chavez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez wants to control but Bledsoe is keeping busy.
Bledsoe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chavez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bledsoe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chavez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bledsoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
Bledsoe wants to work for an arm triangle but Chavez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bledsoe wants to free his trapped foot but Chavez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bledsoe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chavez defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bledsoe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chavez!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to hold on but Bledsoe postures up.
Bledsoe controlling his opponent.
Chavez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bledsoe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chavez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chavez!
Bledsoe looking to control.
Chavez working some strikes from top position.
Chavez with a nice head shot there.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bledsoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bledsoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Bledsoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chavez won't allow Bledsoe to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bledsoe trying to strike off his back.
Chavez won't allow Bledsoe to sweep him here.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bledsoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bledsoe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez cracks Bledsoe with a solid left hand.
Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bledsoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bledsoe has his foot on Chavez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chavez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Bledsoe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bledsoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Bledsoe circles away and keeps his distance.
Bledsoe misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bledsoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez tries to clinch but Bledsoe moves out of range.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bledsoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bledsoe misses with a straight left.
Bledsoe lands with an uppercut that bounces Chavez off the cage and back into range.
Chavez tries to clinch but Bledsoe is having none of it.
Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Bledsoe circles away.
Bledsoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Bledsoe throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Philander Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Bledsoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez wants to clinch.
Chavez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bledsoe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chavez!
What's Chavez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bledsoe trying to control the action but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Bledsoe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bledsoe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bledsoe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bledsoe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chavez, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bledsoe is looking for a kimura here.
Bledsoe controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bledsoe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chavez is looking to control Bledsoe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chavez avoid being mounted?
Philander Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez manages to get to full guard.
Bledsoe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chavez dives on top into guard.
Chavez chips away with some ground and pound.
Chavez working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bledsoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chavez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chavez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bledsoe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chavez!
Chavez wants to hold on but Bledsoe pushes him away.
Chavez is desperately trying to improve his position but Bledsoe has a good base and remains in mount.
Bledsoe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bledsoe has control of Chavez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chavez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bledsoe seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chavez is holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Byron Bledsoe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bledsoe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Byron Bledsoe!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Byron Bledsoe!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Byron Bledsoe!
Byron Bledsoe wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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