Bryce Meredith

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Bryce Meredith
File:Bryce Meredith in 2018.png
Meredith in 2018
Born Bryce Robert Meredith
(1995-04-29) April 29, 1995 (age 29)
Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
Other names Misfit
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight (2021–present)
Fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Team MMA Lab
Wrestling NCAA Division I Wrestling[1]
Years active 2021–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 6
Wins 6
By knockout 2
By submission 2
By decision 2
Losses 0
University University of Wyoming
Notable school(s) Cheyenne Central High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Bryce Robert Meredith (born April 29, 1995) is an American professional mixed martial artist, former freestyle and graduated folkstyle wrestler who currently competes in the bantamweight division of Bellator MMA. In college, where he competed at 141 pounds, he was a three–time NCAA Division I All–American and the 2018 Big 12 Conference champion out of the University of Wyoming.[2]

Wrestling career

High school

Meredith attended Cheyenne Central High School in the state of Wyoming. He went on to become a four–time state (WHSAA) champion with a record of 123 wins and 8 defeats. He was also a four–time NHSCA All–American and was ranked amongst the top–100 recruits in the country.[3][2]

University

NC State

Meredith then committed to North Carolina State University as a class of 2014 recruit.[4] He competed for just one season as a Wolfpack at 133 pounds ('14-'15) and compiled 15 wins and 6 losses during regular season, but was not on the starting lineup for the NCAA championships.[3]

University of Wyoming

After just one year attending NCSU, he transferred to his home state, Wyoming. His coaches from both universities explain that Meredith was feeling homesick and it was affecting him and his performance.[5]

As a sophomore ('15-'16), he quickly made a difference from last year, going up in the rankings from #31 to #5, finishing the season with 29 wins and 5 losses and winning a bronze medal at the Big 12 Conference. Despite his accomplishments during regular season, Meredith was an underdog at the NCAA tournament. As the fourteenth seed, he went on to defeat the second, third and sixth seeds to make it to the finals, where he faced the top–seed and eventual two–time NCAA champion Dean Heil and lost by points.[6] This marked Meredith in the history of the program as the first finalist since 1996.[2]

As a junior ('16-'17), he opened up the season with a Northern Colorado Open title and compiled a dual-meet record of 11–3. In the post-season, he made the finals of the Big 12s where he faced Dean Heil, whom he had lost to at last year's NCAA finals. He was once again defeated on points, earning runner–up honors and an automatic qualification ticket for the NCAAs. At the tournament, he was the number ten seed and as such, he defeated three opponents including the second seed before falling to the sixth seeded wrestler in the semifinals. Due to his last match's result, he was thrown to the semifinals of the consolation bracket, where he defeated Jaydin Eierman to make it to the bronze medal match, where he was pinned by the second seed, whom he had beaten before, placing fourth.[7][2]

Meredith had his most successful season as a senior ('17–'18). He opened up with a victory over ninth–ranked Chad Red from Nebraska[8] and then went on to compete at the Cliff Keen Invitational, where he lost to two–time Cadet World Champion and fifth seed Yianni Diakomihalis in the semifinals and placed third.[9] He then dominated the rest of the regular season, claiming an RTOC title (named Outstanding Wrestler)[10] and posting a 16–0 record at duals, with notable wins over top–ranked Seth Gross, second–ranked Jaydin Eierman and two–time defending NCAA champion Dean Heil.[11] In the post–season, he once again defeated Heil in the Big 12 finals to claim his first title of the tournament.[12] He entered the NCAA championships as the top–seed and defeated three unseeded opponents until the semifinals, where he defeated Joey McKenna to reach the finale. He lost his final match against Yianni Diakomihalis, the only man to beat Meredith as a senior.[13] Overall, Meredith became a two–time NCAA finalist, three–time All-American and a Big 12 champion with a record of 108 wins and 21 losses.[2]

Freestyle

2018–2019

Meredith made his senior level debut in Russia in December 2018 at the prestigious Alans International, where he lost his only match.[14] A month later (January 2019), he competed at the Dave Schultz Memorial International and claimed a bronze medal, after losing his semifinal match and defeating two other wrestlers in the consolation bracket.[15] He then made an appearance at the US Open in April, where he went 2–2 and did not place. After his performance at the US Open, he attended the Last Chance Qualifier for the World Team Trials In an attempt to make the team, but was stopped by Dean Heil.[16] Seven months later, he competed at the Bill Farrell International, failing to place.[17]

In his last tournament of the year, Meredith went on to compete at the US Nationals of December, where he performed outstandingly in comparison to his last appearances.[18] He opened up by tech'ing multiple–time age–group national champion Josh Saunders and once again two–time NCAA champion Dean Heil before being stopped himself by eventual winner of the tournament Jordan Oliver. He then continued to tech his competition in the consolation bracket, once again defeating Saunders and also three–time All-American Ethan Lizak before being defeated himself by two–time Cadet World Champion and reigning NCAA champion Yianni Diakomihalis. He was defeated again by Olympian Frank Molinaro in a close 6–7 decision to place sixth, failing to qualify for the 2020 US Olympic Team Trials.[19][20]

2020

Meredith travelled to Cuba to attend the Granma y Cerro Pelado International in February. He started up with a win but went on to lose his next two matches before winning the bronze–medal match.[21]

After being unable to compete due to the COVID-19 pandemic until October, Meredith downed recently graduated high schooler Beau Bartlett on October 20 at the NLWC II on points in a high–pace and close match (8–6)[22] and Iowa standout Austin DeSanto on November 1 at the HWC Showdown Open, by points (11–3).[23] On November 24 at the WRTC Underground I, Meredith was defeated in a frenetic and close match by NCAA champion Seth Gross, seven points to ten.[24] He then competed at the Flo 8-Man Challenge: 150 lbs on December 18, where he was eliminated in the first round by World Championship runner–up (70kg) James Green.[25]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After graduating from the University of Wyoming, Meredith announced his intentions of competing in mixed martial arts.[26][27] Meredith made his professional debut on May 21, 2021, at LFA 108, in a bantamweight bout against Steven Merrill, where despite facing early adversity by being dropped, he was able to pound his way into a technical knockout victory in the first round.[28]

In his sophomore performance on April 8, 2022, at LFA 128, Meredith defeated Jay Viola via technical knockout in the third round.[29]

Meredith faced Nathan Fought on September 9, 2022, at LFA 141, defeating him via rear-naked choke in the first round.[30]

Bellator MMA

On February 14, 2023, it was announced that Meredith had signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA and would make his debut on March 31, 2023, at Bellator 293 against Brandon Carrillo.[31] He won the fight by a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[32]

Meredith faced Miguel Peimbert on October 7, 2023 at Bellator 300.[33] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[34]

PFL

Meredith debuted with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) at PFL 1 on April 4, 2024 and won his bout against Ty Johnson by unanimous decision.[35]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 6–0 Ty Johnson Decision (unanimous) PFL 1 (2024) April 4, 2024 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 5–0 Miguel Peimbert Decision (unanimous) Bellator 300 October 7, 2023 3 5:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win 4–0 Brandon Carrillo Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 293 March 31, 2023 2 3:11 Temecula, California, United States
Win 3–0 Nathan Fought Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 141 September 9, 2022 1 4:36 Vail, Colorado, United States Catchweight (139.8 lb) bout; Fought missed weight.
Win 2–0 Jay Viola TKO (punches) LFA 128 April 8, 2022 3 1:04 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win 1–0 Steven Merrill TKO (punches) LFA 108 May 21, 2021 1 3:55 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Bantamweight debut.

Freestyle record

Senior Freestyle Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event Location
Flo 8-Man Challenge DNP at 150 lbs
Loss 18–14 United States James Green TF 0–10 December 18, 2020 Flo 8-Man Challenge: 150 lbs

United States Austin, Texas

Loss 18–13 United States Seth Gross 7–10 November 24, 2020 WRTC Underground I

United States Madison, Wisconsin

Win 18–12 United States Austin DeSanto 11–3 November 1, 2020 HWC Showdown Open

United States Iowa City, Iowa

Win 17–12 United States Beau Bartlett 8–6 October 20, 2020 NLWC II

United States State College, Pennsylvania

2020 Granma y Cerro Pelado 3rd at 65 kg
Win 16–12 February 9–17, 2020 2020 Granma y Cerro Pelado

Cuba Havana, Cuba

Loss 15–12 Cuba Cristian Solenzal TF 0–11
Loss 15–11 Cuba Alejandro Valdés TF 0–10
Win 15–10 Cuba Hernandez 4–0
2019 US Nationals 6th at 65 kg
Loss 14–10 United States Frank Molinaro 6–7 December 20–22, 2019 2019 US Senior Nationals - US Olympic Trials Qualifier

United States Fort Worth, Texas

Loss 14–9 United States Yianni Diakomihalis TF 0–10
Win 14–8 United States Josh Saunders TF 16–6
Win 13–8 United States Ethan Lizak TF 10–0
Loss 12–8 United States Jordan Oliver TF 0–10
Win 12–7 United States Dean Heil TF 18–8
Win 11–7 United States Josh Saunders TF 11–1
2019 Bill Farrell Memorial at 65 kg
Loss 10–7 United States Evan Henderson TF 0–10 November 15–16, 2019 2019 Bill Farrell Memorial International Open

United States New York City, New York

Win 10–6 United States Dean Heil TF 18–7
Loss 9–6 United States Jordan Oliver TF 0–11
Win 9–5 United States Earl Hall TF 13–3
Win 8–5 Tajikistan Rob Mathers Fall
2019 US Last Chance WTT DNP at 65 kg
Loss 7–5 United States Dean Heil TF 0–10 May 5, 2019 2019 US Last Chance World Team Trials Qualifier

United States East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Win 7–4 United States Ben Whitford 7–6
2019 US Open DNP at 65 kg
Loss 6–4 United States Joey McKenna TF 0–10 April 24–27, 2019 2019 US Open National Championships

United States Las Vegas, Nevada

Win 6–3 United States Montell Marion 9–4
Loss 5–3 United States Jaydin Eierman Fall
Win 5–2 United States Josh Finesilver TF 10–0
2019 Dave Schultz M. International 3rd at 65 kg
Win 4–2 United States Andrew Alirez 7–2 January 24–26, 2019 2019 Dave Schultz Memorial International

United States Colorado Springs, Colorado

Win 3–2 United States Brandon Wright 6–4
Loss 2–2 United States Bernard Futrell TF 1–12
Win 2–1 United States Andrew Alirez 8–7
Win 1–1 United States Joshua Dziewa TF 13–2
2018 Alans 32nd at 65 kg
Loss 0–1 Russia Imam Adzhiev TF 0–10 December 7–9, 2018 2018 Alans International

Russia Vladikavkaz, Russia

NCAA record

NCAA Championships Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event
2018 NCAA Championships 2nd at 141 lbs
Loss 12–4 Yianni Diakomihalis 4–7 March 15–17, 2018 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 12–3 Joey McKenna 1–0
Win 11–3 Sa`Derian Perry Fall
Win 10–3 Vincent Turk 5–2
Win 9–3 Colton Schilling 5–1
2017 NCAA Championships 4th at 141 lbs
Loss 8–3 Kevin Jack Fall March 16–18, 2017 2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 8–2 Jaydin Eierman 8-–
Loss 7–2 George DiCamillo 7–10
Win 7–1 Kevin Jack 6–5
Win 6–1 Johnathan Hathaway MD 8–0
Win 5–1 Mike Longo MD 12–4
2016 NCAA Championships 2nd at 141 lbs
Loss 4–1 Dean Heil 2–3 March 17–19, 2016 2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 4–0 Joey McKenna 5–3
Win 3–0 Micah Jordan 5–2
Win 2–0 Kevin Jack 5–4
Win 1–0 Robert Mathers MD 16–3

Stats

Season Year School Rank Weigh Class Record Win Bonus
2018 Senior University of Wyoming #1 (2nd) 141 33–2 94.29% 51.43%
2017 Junior #10 (4th) 31–8 79.49% 58.97%
2016 Sophomore #14 (2nd) 29–5 85.29% 47.06%
2015 Freshman North Carolina State University #31 (DNQ) 133 15–6 71.43% 38-10%
Career 108–21 83.72% 50.39%

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See also

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