Submissions aren’t typically explosive, but Alonzo Menifield’s was just that Saturday at UFC 290.
On the preliminary card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Menifield (14-3-1 MMA, 7-3-1 UFC) snatched the neck of Jimmy Crute (12-4-1 MMA, 4-4-1 UFC), who quickly tapped at 1:55 of Round 2.
The bout was a rematch of a thrilling three-round battle at UFC 284 in February, which ended in a draw. Menifield settled the score once and for all Saturday after a round and a half of technical striking.
After a hard right hand landed for Menifield, Crute shot for a double leg. When Menifield popped up, Crute shot for a single leg. Menifield quickly snatched Crute’s neck. Crute let go of the legs and dropped onto all fours. Menifield, with complete control of Crute’s neck, rolled his opponent. Crute, on his back, tapped a second or two later.
This submission was slick from Menifield 😳 #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/Slj6LCcKLp
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 9, 2023
After the fight, Crute was visibly frustrated. He removed his gloves and placed them in the center of the cage before his cornermen had him go retrieve them. No formal retirement announcement came.
Up-to-the-minute UFC 290 results include:
- Alonzo Menifield def. Jimmy Crute via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 1:55
- Vitor Petrino def. Marcin Prachnio via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:42
- Cameron Saaiman def. Terrence Mitchell via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 3:10
- Jesus Aguilar def. Shannon Ross via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 0:17
- Esteban Ribovics def. Kamuela Kirk via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 290.
