UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6: Craig Jones vs Lovato Jr. | Results
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6: Craig Jones vs Lovato Jr. | Results
See the real-time results from UFC FPI 6, featuring Craig Jones vs Rafael Lovato Jr, Nicky Rod vs Roberto Jimenez, Mason Fowler vs Pedro Marinho & more!
Follow along for live updates and results from UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 3, 2024! Playing host to ten star-studded no-gi matches, the sixth rendition of UFC Fight Pass invitational is headlined by a bout between ADCC medalists and prolific competitors Craig Jones and Rafael Lovato Jr., pitting one of grappling's fiercest leg lockers against one of the most decorated American grapplers in history. Despite both fighting in the 2022 ADCC World Championships -99kg division, Jones and Lovato Jr. were paired on opposite sides of the bracket and finished with silver and bronze medals, respectively, but they have yet to cross paths--until now!
Battling for bragging rights in the co-main event, Nicky Rodriguez and Roberto Jimenez will meet for the third time in their careers--a series currently tied at 1-1! With their last battle at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 4 going in Rodriguez's favor, this match will undoubtedly be filled with action as both fighters look to lay claim as king of the Fight Pass Invitational absolute division.
The card also features high-stakes matches like no-gi newcomer and ADCC double medalist Nicholas Meregali taking on former ADCC Champion Matheus Diniz. Rounded out by intriguing bouts between Mason Fowler vs Pedro Marinho and Raquel Canuto vs Karol Rosa, you don't want to miss the action tonight at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, streaming on UFC Fight Pass!
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UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 Results:
Results
Main Event: Craig Jones vs Rafael Lovato Jr. | Absolute | 15 Min
Wasting no time on the mats, Craig Jones pulled guard and immediately attacked the legs of Lovato. Quickly finding himself in a leg entanglement, Jones snagged an inside heel hook and finished it from 50/50!
Craig Jones def Rafael Lovato Jr. via heel hook (1:12)
Co-Main Event: Nicky Rodriguez vs Roberto Jimenez | Absolute | 10 Min
After a leglock shootout and some good wrestling exchanges in regulation time, Nicky Rod found his way to Roberto's back after countering a takedown attempt. Earning six points for his overtime efforts, Nicky Rod took home the win.
Nicky Rod def Roberto Jimenez via points (6-0)
Nicholas Meregali vs. Matheus Diniz | Absolute | 10 Min
Keeping on with the card's finishing theme, Meregali did an excellent job counter-wrestling, leading him to his opportunity to take Diniz's back and secure a rear naked choke!
Nicholas Meregali def Matheus Diniz via rear naked choke (6:43)
Mason Fowler vs. Pedro Marinho | 215 lbs. | 10 Min
Wrestling through most of regulation and overtime, both fighters landed impressive takedowns throughout the bout. In overtime, Fowler hit a single-leg takedown, landing in a guillotine attempt from Marinho. After escaping the guillotine into side control, Fowler passed to mount and found a katagatame finish.
Mason Fowler def Pedro Marinho via katagatame (14:14)
Victor Hugo vs. Roosevelt Sousa | Absolute
Hugo clearly came in with a game plan and executed it flawlessly. Scoring a single-leg takedown, then using an arm drag to take Sousa's back. Eventually knocking Sousa to the ground, Hugo settled into a body triangle until he found a choke for the finish.
Victor Hugo def Roosevelt Sousa via rear naked chokes (5:43)
Ronaldo Junior vs. Kody Steele | 175 lbs.
The first fight to go the full twelve-minute distance through overtime, Ronaldo Jr. and Kody Steele used the entire mat to exchange sweeps and takedowns, with Steele landing his signature suplex in overtime. Ronaldo Jr. secured Steele's back and had several choke attempts en route to a decision victory.
Ronaldo Junior def Kody Steele via referee's decision
Jay Rodriguez vs. Johnatha Alves| 185 lbs.
Trading submission attempts in regulation, Jay Rod showed his wrestling prowess, hitting a slick duck under en route to taking Alves down. Swiftly exposing Alves's back, Jay Rod wasted no time in finding the rear naked choke finish!
Jay Rodriguez def Johnatha Alves via rear naked choke (9:27)
Giovanna Canuto vs. Denise Gomes | 125 lbs. | 8 Min
In a submission shootout, Canuto and Gomes went to war for nearly eight minutes straight until Canuto snagged a heel hook for the finish with seconds remaining!
Raquel Canuto def Denise Gomes via heel hook
Ben Eddy vs. Shane Shapiro | 170 lbs. | 8 min
Staying calm and collected after achieving mount in regulation time and defending the leg entries of Eddy, Shapiro came through in overtime finishing Eddy with an arm triangle choke.
Shane Shapiro def Ben Eddy via katagatame (10:24)
Raquel Canuto vs. Karol Rosa | 145 lbs. | 8 Min
After being taken down early by Rosa, Canuto stormed back by scoring a mermaid sweep, then exposed Rosa's back and sank in a rear naked choke for the finish!
Raquel Canuto def Karol Rosa via rear naked choke (5:01)
Order of Fights
Raquel Canuto vs. Karol Rosa | 145 lbs.
Ben Eddy vs. Shane Shapiro | 170 lbs.
Giovanna Canuto vs. Denise Gomes | 125 lbs.
Jay Rodriguez vs. Johnatha Alves | 185 lbs.
Ronaldo Junior vs. Kody Steele | 175 lbs.
Victor Hugo vs. Roosevelt Sousa | Absolute
Mason Fowler vs. Pedro Marinho | 215 lbs.
Nicholas Meregali vs. Matheus Diniz | Absolute
Nicky Rodriguez vs Roberto Jimenez | Absolute
Craig Jones vs Rafael Lovato Jr. | Absolute
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