Nick Meck’s Back Control Brought a First-Round Finish
Nick Meck submitted Alan Dominguez at 4:10 of the first round at INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita on June 20, 2025. The Kansas welterweight won the PFL showcase with a rear-naked choke after repeatedly moving between dominant positions and submission attempts.
A takedown established the direction
Both fighters switched stances during the early exchanges. Meck connected with an overhand left and a follow-up right before changing levels and completing a takedown.
Dominguez scrambled, but Meck recovered control and moved into side control. He threatened a kimura before following the movement toward his opponent’s back.
Escapes led to renewed attacks
Dominguez escaped an initial choke attempt and resisted another kimura threat. Meck continued transitioning rather than allowing those defenses to restore a standing contest.
Once on the back again, Meck delivered right hands, established his hooks and locked a body triangle. He worked through the hand-fighting until he could secure the neck and force the tap.
The showcase added another regional-to-PFL success
Meck entered as a former regional welterweight champion and an NAIA wrestling All-American at York College. His preceding appearance had produced a January decision victory over Armus Guyton.
Dominguez, also a former regional champion, brought extensive finishing experience and had previously competed in a PFL showcase against Lorenz Larkin. In Wichita, Meck’s control prevented him from consistently using that striking background and gave the local fighter a submission victory before the first round ended.
Sources
- PFL: June 20 Wichita venue, confirmed results and finalists
- PFL: early combination, positional transitions, body triangle and wrestling background
