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UFC Fightpass 6: Craig Jones Submits Lovato Jr in 1 min, Meregali Wins by RNC

Mar 04, 2024Articles, BJJ News, Featured

UFC Fightpass 6: Craig Jones Submits Lovato Jr in 1 min, Meregali Wins by RNC

During the UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, a series of thrilling no-gi super fights captivated the audience.

The event kicked off with an intense match between Ronaldo Junior and Kody Steele. Ronaldo took early control with a strategic sweep and was close to securing Steele’s back, leading to a nail-biting judge’s decision, the first of the night, in this closely fought contest.

Another highlight of the night was Victor Hugo’s remarkable performance, where he submitted ADCC medalist Roosevelt Sousa in less than four minutes. Following his victory, Hugo called out Nicholas Meregali.

A standout ten-minute match saw Mason Fowler triumph over Pedro Marinho with an arm triangle, following a successful conversion of a single leg takedown into points during overtime. Post-match, Fowler called out Nick Rodriguez.

Nicholas Meregali once again proved his prowess in no-gi competition by defeating ADCC Champion Matheus Diniz. Dominating the match, Meregali secured the top position and ultimately won with a rear naked choke. After his victory, he confidently proclaimed himself as the sport’s best and called out Craig Jones and Nick Rodriguez.

Nicky Rodriguez also claimed a notable victory, overcoming IBJJF World No-Gi Absolute Champion Roberto Jimenez by leveraging arm drags and a body triangle in the overtime phase.

The main event was a swift and decisive battle where Craig Jones of the B-Team claimed victory over BJJ legend Rafael Lovato Jr. with an inside heel hook submission in just over a minute. Jones’s aggressive approach and skillful targeting of the legs earned him a rapid and impressive win.

Full results:

  • Craig Jones def. Rafael Lovato Jr by submission (inside heel hook) in regulation
  • Nick Rodriguez def. Roberto Jimenez by points (6-0)
  • Nicholas Meregali def. Matheus Diniz by submission (rear naked choke) in regulation
  • Mason Fowler def. Pedro Marinho by submission (arm triangle choke) in overtime
  • Victor Hugo def. Roosevelt Sousa by (rear naked choke) in regulation
  • Ronaldo Junior def. Kody Steele by judges decision
  • Jay Rodriguez def. Johnatha Alves by submission (rear naked choke) in overtime
  • Gigi Canuto def. Denise Gomes by submission (inside heel hook) in regulation
  • Shane Shapiro def. Ben Eddy by submission (arm triangle choke) in overtime
  • Raquel Canuto def. Karol Rosa by submission (rear naked choke) in regulation
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