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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Richmond IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustaf Fengap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Richmond IV has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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174 cm
26
146 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Richmond IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustaf Fengap!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond IV lands with a right hand.
Fengap darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Richmond IV trying to control from the bottom.
Fengap moves nicely into side control.
Fengap working away.
Richmond IV is trying to improve his position.
Fengap wants to take a breather but Richmond IV manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fengap.
Fengap thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fengap in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fengap drops back looking for a leg! Richmond IV is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richmond IV manages to kick Fengap off! Fengap jumps back into Richmond IV's guard.
Fengap trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fengap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richmond IV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richmond IV is trying to keep Fengap in close.
Fengap trying to control but Richmond IV is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fengap!
Richmond IV shoots and misses
and Fengap counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fengap seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fengap controlling the action here.
Fengap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fengap trying to control from half guard but Richmond IV is working away.
Fengap tries to pass the half guard into mount. Richmond IV knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fengap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richmond IV has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fengap is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fengap is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richmond IV is just riding it out for now. Fengap eventually gives up the hold.
Fengap works his way into full mount!
Fengap throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaf Fengap dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the body from Richmond IV misses
so Fengap counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fengap throws a big right hand that misses.
Fengap trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fengap in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richmond IV is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fengap drops back looking for a leg! Richmond IV is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richmond IV manages to kick Fengap off! Fengap jumps back into Richmond IV's guard.
Richmond IV might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fengap trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fengap slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richmond IV is in trouble now - Fengap has advanced to mount!
Fengap controlling his opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fengap cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fengap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond IV flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fengap jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Richmond IV is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Richmond IV and Fengap has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fengap wants to control for a moment but Richmond IV uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Richmond IV tries to get to full guard but Fengap has control of the leg.
Richmond IV is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fengap is keen to just control but Richmond IV is a slippery customer.
Fengap wants to pass the guard but Richmond IV is defending well.
Richmond IV wants to get back to his feet.
Fengap is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richmond IV defends it well.
Fengap seems to be looking for submissions.
Fengap seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fengap wants to control but Richmond IV is keeping him busy.
Fengap wants to pass the guard but Richmond IV is defending well.
Fengap is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richmond IV doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fengap.
Fengap sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Richmond IV defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richmond IV gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaf Fengap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Richmond IV swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fengap counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richmond IV trying to control from the bottom.
Fengap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fengap stalling.
Richmond IV trying to control here.
Richmond IV is trying to get back to full guard.
Fengap is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond IV tries to get to full guard but Fengap has control of the leg.
Fengap throwing shots but Richmond IV is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Fengap seems content to control.
Fengap wants to work for an arm triangle but Richmond IV is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Richmond IV tries to roll over but Fengap keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fengap is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fengap decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fengap shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fengap controlling the action here.
Richmond IV is trying to stand up here but Fengap is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fengap is working for a kimura but Richmond IV is defending it quite comfortably.
Richmond IV trying to hold on to Fengap's head to control him but Fengap postures up.
Fengap is looking to take a break and control but Richmond IV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fengap is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fengap stalling away here and it's allowed Richmond IV to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Richmond IV working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fengap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fengap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richmond IV keeping moving, preventing Fengap from controlling successfully.
Richard Richmond IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mustaf Fengap is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fengap 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustaf Fengap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fengap winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustaf Fengap!
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hype
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RATING
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