Bartosz Fabinski improved to 3-0 in the UFC, using a measured approach to fend off the aggressive but reckless Emil Weber Meek.
In welterweight action at UFC Hamburg on Saturday, Norway’s Emil Weber Meek clashed with Poland’s Bartosz Fabiniski in a battle of European powers. Fabinski entered the night on an impressive streak of six consecutive wins, including his first two UFC bouts. Meek, meanwhile, was looking to bounce back from a loss to Kamaru Usman in January.
Meek and Fabinski got off with a bang, with Meek coming charging out, launcing a flying knee and the two clashing! Meek connected with a hook, but after that big charge, Fabinski took him down and put him on his back. Fabinski postured up, and looked to land some heavy ground strikes. Meek was pressed up against the cage, and managed to move to a crouching position, looking to explode out. He had to watch the knee, however, and kept himself grounded, which allowed Fabinski to get back in control.
Round two saw Meek taken to the ground again. He seemed to look to the ref for help, but Fabinski was clearly working to improve position. When they did go back to the feet, they didn’t stay there long. Meek was soon taken down yet again, and Fabinski once more worked from guard.
In the third round, it was clear Emil Meek needed a finish. He began connecting, first with an overhand right, and soon had Fabinski on his heels. Once, twice, Meek trapped Fabinski and began lighting him up. Fabinski finally changed levels, looking for a takedown. The ref separated them, however, but Fabinski then used a kimura grip to get the fight down. The fight would end there; Fabinski was gassed, but had done enough to stave off Meek in the final frame.
Bartosz Fabinski def. Emil Meek by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
