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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Beyshengaziev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meneghetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beyshengaziev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meneghetti on the ground.
Meneghetti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Beyshengaziev seems keen to control Meneghetti's posture.#SUB#
Beyshengaziev has his foot on Meneghetti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meneghetti works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meneghetti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meneghetti pushes down on Beyshengaziev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meneghetti is trying to control. Beyshengaziev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Beyshengaziev keeping hold of Meneghetti's head, controlling as best he can.
Meneghetti trying to control the action but Beyshengaziev is working from the bottom.
Meneghetti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beyshengaziev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Meneghetti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beyshengaziev is refusing to be controlled, as Meneghetti sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meneghetti shoots and misses #TD#
and Beyshengaziev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meneghetti won't be happy with that.
Meneghetti bucks up and tries to throw Beyshengaziev off but instead Beyshengaziev has got his back!
Meneghetti breaks Beyshengaziev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Beyshengaziev is looking to sweep but instead, Meneghetti has passed into half guard.
Meneghetti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beyshengaziev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Meneghetti wants to get back to his feet.
Meneghetti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beyshengaziev defending well though.
Beyshengaziev trying to control here.
Beyshengaziev has a hand on Meneghetti's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Meneghetti takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB2#
Beyshengaziev tries to improve his position but Meneghetti has taken his back! Meneghetti has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Beyshengaziev tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Meneghetti pushes Beyshengaziev away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrian Meneghetti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Meneghetti rushes Slobodyanyuk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Meneghetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slobodyanyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meneghetti dives in for a single leg takedown but Slobodyanyuk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slobodyanyuk feinted with a counter takedown.
Meneghetti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Meneghetti has Slobodyanyuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Meneghetti is trying to break free.
Meneghetti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slobodyanyuk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meneghetti is trying to pull guard but Slobodyanyuk has him pressed against the cage.
Roman Slobodyanyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Meneghetti.
Meneghetti prevents Slobodyanyuk from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Meneghetti.
Slobodyanyuk missing with knees to the body.
Meneghetti tries to break free but Slobodyanyuk pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Slobodyanyuk breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Slobodyanyuk instigates a clinch. #T1#
Slobodyanyuk tries to pull guard but Meneghetti holds him up against the cage and eventually Slobodyanyuk drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Slobodyanyuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Slobodyanyuk.
Slobodyanyuk wants to clinch.#TD#
Slobodyanyuk dives in and scores a takedown into Meneghetti's guard.
Slobodyanyuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slobodyanyuk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Meneghetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Meneghetti wants to sweep here but Slobodyanyuk controlling him for the moment.
Meneghetti is trying to hold Slobodyanyuk in close to prevent damage but Slobodyanyuk has managed to pass into half guard.
Slobodyanyuk is thwarting Meneghetti's attempts to control the position.
Meneghetti is trying to stand.
Slobodyanyuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Ground and pound from Slobodyanyuk.
Meneghetti wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slobodyanyuk passes into side control, despite Meneghetti's attempt to control the position.
Slobodyanyuk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Meneghetti is looking for a sweep.
Slobodyanyuk tries to stand but Meneghetti is controlling his head.
The strikes coming from Slobodyanyuk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slobodyanyuk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Slobodyanyuk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meneghetti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Meneghetti tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slobodyanyuk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slobodyanyuk throws an elbow but Meneghetti slips to the side and avoids it well.
Meneghetti dodges the ground and pound from Slobodyanyuk.
Meneghetti can't do much from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Meneghetti is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meneghetti regains half guard.
Meneghetti tries to get to full guard but Slobodyanyuk has control of the leg.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control from half guard but Meneghetti is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Slobodyanyuk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Slobodyanyuk shoots in but Meneghetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slobodyanyuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slobodyanyuk tries to bum rush Meneghetti with a series of wild strikes but Meneghetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slobodyanyuk fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Slobodyanyuk enables Meneghetti to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slobodyanyuk manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slobodyanyuk holds on and takes a little breather.
Meneghetti wants to stand but Slobodyanyuk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meneghetti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Slobodyanyuk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roman Slobodyanyuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Meneghetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Slobodyanyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Meneghetti wants to get up but he can't break Slobodyanyuk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slobodyanyuk wants to sweep but no luck.
Meneghetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Slobodyanyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slobodyanyuk misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Meneghetti forces Slobodyanyuk back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slobodyanyuk is trying to pull guard but Meneghetti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Slobodyanyuk stops a takedown attempt from Meneghetti.
#BC2#
Meneghetti breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Meneghetti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slobodyanyuk on his heels. He'll look to pass Slobodyanyuk's guard now, I'm sure.
Meneghetti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slobodyanyuk has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Meneghetti has passed into side control.
Meneghetti working away.
Slobodyanyuk is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Slobodyanyuk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Meneghetti off and has taken his back!#T3#
Meneghetti covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control.
Meneghetti tries to escape but Slobodyanyuk has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Slobodyanyuk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slobodyanyuk just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Slobodyanyuk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Slobodyanyuk tightening his grip on Meneghetti, looking for the choke.
Meneghetti staying busy and making it hard for Slobodyanyuk to control. #T4#
Even with his hooks in, Slobodyanyuk manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meneghetti is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Slobodyanyuk has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Meneghetti has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Slobodyanyuk controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Slobodyanyuk will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Slobodyanyuk gets a takedown into half guard.
Meneghetti trying to control from the bottom.
Meneghetti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control the action but Meneghetti is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Meneghetti trying to hold on to Slobodyanyuk's head to control him but Slobodyanyuk postures up.
Slobodyanyuk wants to free his trapped foot but Meneghetti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Meneghetti wants to control the action here but instead Slobodyanyuk manages to pass to full mount!
Meneghetti gets back to half guard.
Meneghetti is trying to maintain the position but Slobodyanyuk is very close to passing his half guard.
Slobodyanyuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meneghetti controlling the position well. #T2#
Meneghetti throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Slobodyanyuk manages to pass to side control.
Slobodyanyuk trying to control the position but Meneghetti is working away.
Meneghetti stops Slobodyanyuk from passing to mount.
An elbow from Slobodyanyuk crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Slobodyanyuk misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slobodyanyuk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Meneghetti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meneghetti is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Slobodyanyuk gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Meneghetti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slobodyanyuk thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Meneghetti throws a big right hand that misses.
Meneghetti postures up.
Meneghetti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Slobodyanyuk's guard.#T4#
Slobodyanyuk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Meneghetti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slobodyanyuk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slobodyanyuk cracks Meneghetti with an open hand slap.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Meneghetti gets caught napping as Slobodyanyuk dives in and scores a takedown. Meneghetti manages to retain guard.
Meneghetti is looking to stand up but Slobodyanyuk isn't so interested in that idea.
Adrian Meneghetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Slobodyanyuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slobodyanyuk wants to control from the top but Meneghetti keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Slobodyanyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slobodyanyuk, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Slobodyanyuk!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Meneghetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Khuzeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left and a right from Meneghetti both land. Nice combination.
Al Khuzeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Meneghetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Al Khuzeem under the eye.
Meneghetti swinging wildly here.
Al Khuzeem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Meneghetti.
Al Khuzeem fails to land with a series of punches.
Meneghetti has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Al Khuzeem counters by clinching up.
Meneghetti is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meneghetti working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Al Khuzeem turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Al Khuzeem manages to end up in side control.
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!
Al Khuzeem is working Meneghetti over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meneghetti is trying to control Al Khuzeem's posture but Al Khuzeem avoids it.
Al Khuzeem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meneghetti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Meneghetti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Meneghetti has hold of Al Khuzeem's hands but Al Khuzeem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SU2#
Al Khuzeem decides to stand and escape the position.
Al Khuzeem lands a leg kick that knocks Meneghetti off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Al Khuzeem closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meneghetti to the mat! Meneghetti manages to get full guard.
Al Khuzeem is standing up over Meneghetti. Meneghetti looks to escape but Al Khuzeem dives into side control.
#REVR#
Meneghetti manages to work his way to half guard, despite Al Khuzeem's best efforts.
Meneghetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Al Khuzeem. #T2#
Meneghetti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Khuzeem scores with a couple of nice shots.
Al Khuzeem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Khuzeem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meneghetti defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Meneghetti is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khuzeem.
Meneghetti is looking to control Al Khuzeem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meneghetti avoid being mounted?
Meneghetti wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Al Khuzeem seems to be working for a kimura but Meneghetti defends the submission attempt.
Al Khuzeem tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meneghetti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Khuzeem wants to take a breather but Meneghetti is having none of it.
Al Khuzeem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Al Khuzeem.
Meneghetti is pressing down on Al Khuzeem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Meneghetti is trying to hold Al Khuzeem in close to prevent damage but Al Khuzeem has managed to pass into half guard.
Meneghetti regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Meneghetti trying to keep a closed guard but Al Khuzeem is proving a slippery customer.
Meneghetti keeping full guard, as Al Khuzeem tries to pass.
Meneghetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Meneghetti, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Khuzeem wants to stand but Meneghetti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Al Khuzeem tries to free his leg and advance position but Meneghetti is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaled Al Khuzeem dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Al Khuzeem looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Al Khuzeem blocks the strikes from Meneghetti.
Al Khuzeem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Meneghetti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Khuzeem scores with a couple of nice shots.
Meneghetti is trying to control but can't.
Al Khuzeem lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Meneghetti has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Al Khuzeem is on him like a limpet, forcing Meneghetti back against the cage.
Meneghetti is pressed up against the cage. Al Khuzeem has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meneghetti down to the mat. Meneghetti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL2#
Al Khuzeem moves into the clinch.
Meneghetti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Khuzeem avoids it.
Meneghetti is trying to stall.
Meneghetti is looking to break free of the clinch but Al Khuzeem has double underhooks.
Al Khuzeem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Meneghetti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meneghetti fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Al Khuzeem works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Meneghetti throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Meneghetti is looking to stand up but Al Khuzeem isn't so interested in that idea.
Al Khuzeem makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Khuzeem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Meneghetti working a defensive guard here.
Al Khuzeem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Al Khuzeem with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Al Khuzeem connects with a couple of short punches.
Meneghetti tries to strike from the bottom.
Al Khuzeem wanted to stand there but Meneghetti had control of the position.
Al Khuzeem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meneghetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Khuzeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Meneghetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Meneghetti is trying to control the position but Al Khuzeem postures up.
Al Khuzeem postures up and lands a big shot to Meneghetti's brow.
Meneghetti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Al Khuzeem wants to stand up but Meneghetti is controlling him.
Meneghetti trying to control but Al Khuzeem is working from the bottom.
Al Khuzeem managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Khuzeem can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Meneghetti passes Al Khuzeem's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Meneghetti is working for a submission of some sort.
Meneghetti prevents Al Khuzeem from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Khuzeem is pressing down on Meneghetti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaled Al Khuzeem 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!
#R3#
Meneghetti is looking to clinch but Al Khuzeem is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meneghetti is defended easily by Al Khuzeem.
Al Khuzeem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meneghetti as he avoids it easily.
Meneghetti is looking to clinch.
A head kick by Meneghetti misses #CL2#
and Al Khuzeem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al Khuzeem.
Al Khuzeem stalls.
Al Khuzeem can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meneghetti looking to stall.
#TD2#
Al Khuzeem gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Al Khuzeem connects with a nice short shot to Meneghetti's temple.
Meneghetti tries to get to full guard but Al Khuzeem has control of the leg.
Al Khuzeem is nestled in close to Meneghetti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meneghetti is looking for a sweep. Al Khuzeem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Khuzeem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Meneghetti tries to get to full guard but Al Khuzeem has control of the leg.
Meneghetti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al Khuzeem is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Al Khuzeem trying to mount his opponent but Meneghetti defends it. #T2#
Meneghetti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Khuzeem scores with a couple of nice shots.
Al Khuzeem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Al Khuzeem is nestled in close to Meneghetti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Al Khuzeem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meneghetti has hold of Al Khuzeem's hands but Al Khuzeem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Al Khuzeem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Meneghetti is looking for a sweep. Al Khuzeem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meneghetti tries to kick Al Khuzeem off but Al Khuzeem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Al Khuzeem seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Al Khuzeem lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Al Khuzeem scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Al Khuzeem there.
Al Khuzeem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#
Meneghetti is rocked!#T4#
Al Khuzeem trying to pass the guard but Meneghetti defending well.
Meneghetti wants to control but Al Khuzeem is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Al Khuzeem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Meneghetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Meneghetti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Khuzeem works his foot free and advances to mount.
Meneghetti seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meneghetti wants to hold on but Al Khuzeem pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khaled Al Khuzeem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Al Khuzeem 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaled Al Khuzeem!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Clarke doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Meneghetti counters with a crisp one two that drops Clarke! Meneghetti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Clarke to his feet! Clarke is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Clarke is rocked!#TD2#
Meneghetti is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clarke's half guard.
Clarke pushes Meneghetti off but Meneghetti dives into side control.
Oh Clarke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Meneghetti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clarke seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Meneghetti has hold of Clarke's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Clarke seems comfortable defending it but Meneghetti has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Clarke is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Clarke is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Meneghetti couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrian Meneghetti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Meneghetti looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Meneghetti tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range. #CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meneghetti has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Anderson has Meneghetti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anderson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Meneghetti tumbling to the mat - Anderson dives into Meneghetti's guard.
Meneghetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Meneghetti blocks nicely.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Anderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meneghetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Meneghetti isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Meneghetti on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson!
You can see the frustration on Meneghetti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Anderson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Anderson has hold of Meneghetti's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Meneghetti tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Anderson cranks the arm and Meneghetti screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Meneghetti, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charles Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Meneghetti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Rodriguez has closed the distance and engaged Meneghetti in a clinch.
Rodriguez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Meneghetti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meneghetti tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Rodriguez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Meneghetti quickly recovers to half guard.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Meneghetti trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
#SUB#
Meneghetti is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meneghetti gets full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Rodriguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meneghetti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodriguez has managed to get both his arms back between Meneghetti's legs - danger averted.
Meneghetti is looking to stand up but Rodriguez isn't so interested in that idea.
Rodriguez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Meneghetti controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Meneghetti keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Meneghetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meneghetti throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Meneghetti.
Meneghetti is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Meneghetti has locked up a guillotine! Meneghetti's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rodriguez is holding on here and Meneghetti must be using up a lot of energy. Rodriguez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Meneghetti gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adrian Meneghetti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Meneghetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarke throws a big counter combination but Meneghetti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Meneghetti.
Clarke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Meneghetti.
Clarke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meneghetti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Meneghetti is working to tighten his grip on Clarke's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Clarke has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Meneghetti is really squeezing tight and eventually Clarke passes out! Meneghetti breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Adrian Meneghetti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Meneghetti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Young tightens his grip and picks Meneghetti up, before dumping him to the ground. Meneghetti manages to land in guard.
Young is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Young scoring with some ground and pound.
Young makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Young trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meneghetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Meneghetti, not yet.
Meneghetti wants to stand but Young is controlling the position.
Young won't allow Meneghetti to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meneghetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Young's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Young's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Meneghetti is retaining full guard.
Young scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Young 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.
Young not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Young throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Meneghetti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Young content to stall in guard here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Young scoring with some ground and pound.
Young not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meneghetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Young controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Young tries to bum rush Meneghetti with a series of wild strikes but Meneghetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meneghetti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Young has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Meneghetti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Young is trying to defend but Meneghetti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Young has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Meneghetti is on him like a limpet, forcing Young back against the cage.#T3#
Young keeps control of Meneghetti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Meneghetti successfully pulls guard.
Young wants to pass the guard but Meneghetti is keeping the position.
Young scoring with punches to the head and body.
Young postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meneghetti looking for a sweep. Not yet Meneghetti, not yet.
Young sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Young makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Young controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Young lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Young's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Young working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Young accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Young with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Meneghetti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Young controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Young dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Meneghetti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Young!#ES#
Young sneaks out the side door and pushes Meneghetti away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Young drives through with a takedown into Meneghetti's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young distracts Meneghetti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Young throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meneghetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Young with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meneghetti trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Young seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nate Young overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Meneghetti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Meneghetti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Young landing with the ground and pound.
Meneghetti wants to improve his position but instead Young has moved into half guard.
Young looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Young content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meneghetti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Young is working away from the top position though.
Meneghetti is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Young is staying active.
Young with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meneghetti can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Young is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meneghetti defends it well. #T3#
Young scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Young looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meneghetti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Young perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Young seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Meneghetti for as long as he can get away with.
Meneghetti wants to improve his position but Young is controlling well.
#SUB#
Young is looking for a kimura here.
Young seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Young lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Meneghetti is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Young is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Young working Meneghetti over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Young dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Young tries to move into range but Meneghetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Meneghetti has managed to clinch.
Young keeps control of Meneghetti as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Young is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Young breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Meneghetti forces Young back against the cage and clinches.
Young goes for a takedown attempt but Meneghetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Meneghetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Young closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Meneghetti quickly recovers to half guard.
Meneghetti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Young postures up.
Young has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Young showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Young wants to control from the top but Meneghetti keeps moving.
Meneghetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Young controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Meneghetti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Young kicks Meneghetti off and gets back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Young changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Meneghetti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Young is trying to get an arm triangle but Meneghetti is defending well.
Meneghetti is trying to control Young's posture but Young avoids it.
Young grinds an elbow into Meneghetti's temple.
Young is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Meneghetti's shoulder. That is not cool.
Meneghetti can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Young working the head with strikes.
Young works to advance to full mount. Meneghetti defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Young working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB#
Young working for a guillotine from mount but Meneghetti is in no mood to give up.
Young wants to control the pace but Meneghetti is squirming around nicely.
Nate Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meneghetti working to try and regain half guard.
Young takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Young lands a heavy elbow.
Young controlling the position easily from mount.
Young is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Adrian Meneghetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meneghetti can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Young showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Young, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Young!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Beyshengaziev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Beyshengaziev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Beyshengaziev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Meneghetti for as long as he can get away with.
Beyshengaziev is looking to pass Meneghetti's guard but actually Meneghetti recovers to full guard.
Meneghetti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beyshengaziev stopping the sweep attempt from Meneghetti.
Meneghetti is trying to control the position but Beyshengaziev postures up.
Beyshengaziev throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Meneghetti looking to control.
Beyshengaziev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Beyshengaziev drives through and clinches with Meneghetti against the cage.
Beyshengaziev stalling against the cage.
Meneghetti has Beyshengaziev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beyshengaziev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Meneghetti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beyshengaziev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beyshengaziev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Beyshengaziev pushes off an throws an elbow but Meneghetti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meneghetti has had enough of the clinch but Beyshengaziev keeps him there for the moment.
Beyshengaziev goes for a takedown attempt but Meneghetti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meneghetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##TD#
Beyshengaziev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beyshengaziev lands in his opponent's guard.
Beyshengaziev works over Meneghetti with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Meneghetti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beyshengaziev defends well.
Beyshengaziev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meneghetti on the ground.#SUB2#
Beyshengaziev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Meneghetti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Beyshengaziev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Meneghetti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beyshengaziev wanted to stand there but Meneghetti had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beyshengaziev postures up and lands a big shot to Meneghetti's brow.
Beyshengaziev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beyshengaziev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beyshengaziev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beyshengaziev postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adylbek Beyshengaziev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Beyshengaziev darts in and clinches Meneghetti up against the cage.#TD#
Beyshengaziev manages to pull guard.
Beyshengaziev keeping moving, preventing Meneghetti from controlling successfully.
Beyshengaziev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beyshengaziev tries to get out of the position.
Meneghetti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beyshengaziev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Meneghetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Beyshengaziev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beyshengaziev trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Beyshengaziev is looking for a triangle but Meneghetti pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Meneghetti advances to half guard.
Beyshengaziev wants to improve his position but Meneghetti is controlling well.
Meneghetti passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Beyshengaziev has left one of his arms exposed and Meneghetti doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Beyshengaziev screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Meneghetti!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Meneghetti shoots in but Al Khuzeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Khuzeem with the counter takedown but Meneghetti avoids it easily.
Al Khuzeem shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meneghetti eats them both and turns towards Al Khuzeem to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Adrian Meneghetti has been cut.
Meneghetti closes the distance and clinches up with Al Khuzeem, looking for a takedown. Meneghetti pushes Al Khuzeem against the cage but Al Khuzeem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Khuzeem misses with a head kick.
Al Khuzeem has a takedown stuffed.
Meneghetti shoots for a takedown but Al Khuzeem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Khuzeem is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Meneghetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meneghetti misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Al Khuzeem counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khuzeem prevents Meneghetti from breaking the clinch.
Al Khuzeem avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Khuzeem. #T1##BC2#
Al Khuzeem breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meneghetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Al Khuzeem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meneghetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meneghetti misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Al Khuzeem counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Al Khuzeem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Khuzeem lands a couple of elbows.
Al Khuzeem seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Meneghetti looking to control.
Al Khuzeem is working Meneghetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meneghetti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Khuzeem is one step ahead there.
Meneghetti throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Al Khuzeem postures up.
Meneghetti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Al Khuzeem chips away with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB2#
Al Khuzeem 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.
Meneghetti wants to get back to his feet but Al Khuzeem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Al Khuzeem wants to pass the guard but Meneghetti is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meneghetti misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Al Khuzeem counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD2#
Al Khuzeem has Meneghetti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Al Khuzeem pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Meneghetti tumbling to the mat - Al Khuzeem dives into Meneghetti's guard.#SUB#
Meneghetti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Khuzeem tries to free his leg and advance position but Meneghetti is retaining full guard.
Meneghetti keeping moving, preventing Al Khuzeem from controlling successfully.
Al Khuzeem tries to free his leg and advance position but Meneghetti is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meneghetti keeping moving, preventing Al Khuzeem from controlling successfully.
Meneghetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaled Al Khuzeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Meneghetti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Al Khuzeem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meneghetti is out of range and Al Khuzeem settles back down.
Meneghetti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Khuzeem circles away.
Meneghetti shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Al Khuzeem moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Al Khuzeem turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Al Khuzeem manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Al Khuzeem is trying to get an arm triangle but Meneghetti is defending well.
Al Khuzeem wants to stand but Meneghetti has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meneghetti can't do much from the bottom here.
Meneghetti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Khuzeem off and has taken his back!#T1#
Al Khuzeem is covering up but some of the strikes from Meneghetti are getting through and doing damage.
Meneghetti lands punches and elbows.
I really don't envy Al Khuzeem right now.
Al Khuzeem is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Meneghetti is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Al Khuzeem with him. Al Khuzeem is trying to defend but Meneghetti has an arm under the chin now! Al Khuzeem grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrian Meneghetti!
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