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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bart Meesters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Richmond IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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160 cm
27
130 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bart Meesters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Richmond IV!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond IV fails with a takedown attempt.
Richmond IV tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meesters swivels and escapes.
Richmond IV throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Meesters was covering up waiting for the punch and Richmond IV finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meesters is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richmond IV accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Richmond IV with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Meesters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richmond IV throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meesters has a closed guard, preventing Richmond IV from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richmond IV is in close to Meesters's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richmond IV throws a strike but Meesters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Richmond IV trying to keep a closed guard but Meesters is proving a slippery customer.
Meesters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Richmond IV throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Richmond IV not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meesters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Richmond IV wants to get back to his feet but Meesters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Meesters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond IV is trying to control the position but Meesters postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meesters slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richmond IV is pulling down on Meesters's head to control his posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Richard Richmond IV wasn't active enough on the ground.
Richmond IV with a lazy takedown attempt
so Meesters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bart Meesters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Richmond IV.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richmond IV keeping moving, preventing Meesters from controlling successfully.
Meesters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meesters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richmond IV swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meesters 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.
Richmond IV is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Meesters wants to control from the top but Richmond IV keeps moving.
Meesters stops Richmond IV from standing up.
Richmond IV working a defensive guard here.
Richmond IV is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meesters is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meesters trying to control but Richmond IV is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Meesters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meesters wants it to stay on the feet.
Richmond IV tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meesters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richard Richmond IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richmond IV fails with the takedown
and Meesters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Richmond IV won't be happy with that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meesters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richmond IV keeps working.
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 Bart Meesters will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Richmond IV jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richmond IV with a poor takedown
so Meesters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Richmond IV keeping full guard, as Meesters tries to pass.
Meesters 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.
Meesters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Meesters trying to control but Richmond IV is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richmond IV trying to control the position.
Meesters content to stall in guard here.
Bart Meesters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meesters trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richmond IV controls Meesters momentarily but Meesters frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Richmond IV wants to stand but Meesters is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bart Meesters has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Richmond IV tries for a takedown but Meesters sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richmond IV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Meesters but Meesters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bart Meesters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Richmond IV.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richmond IV.
Meesters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Richmond IV as he jumps to the side.
Richmond IV fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richmond IV throws a leg kick that misses.
Meesters shoots in for a double leg but Richmond IV sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meesters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richmond IV swivels and escapes.
Richmond IV tests Meesters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richmond IV jabs Meesters to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richmond IV has his takedown stuffed
and Meesters counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond IV can't do much from the bottom here.
Meesters content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richmond IV regains half guard, as Meesters was trying to land strikes.
Meesters is working for a kimura but Richmond IV is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Meesters dominated that second round.
That's time! Meesters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Meesters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richmond IV's waist but Richmond IV gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meesters off to one side.
Richmond IV shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meesters defends it nicely.
Richmond IV connects with a crisp jab.
Bart Meesters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Richmond IV.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meesters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meesters wants it to stay on the feet.
Richmond IV looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bart Meesters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Richmond IV.
Richmond IV swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meesters decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Richmond IV's guard.
Meesters passes Richmond IV's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Meesters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richmond IV defends it well.
Meesters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richmond IV does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meesters is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Richmond IV sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond IV trying to control from the bottom.
Richmond IV is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Richmond IV trying to control but Meesters postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meesters is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Richmond IV is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Meesters!
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hype
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