The UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6, set for March 3rd, 2024, is gearing up to be a super exciting event in the submission grappling world!
Why? Well, among other things, because it’s just been revealed that Craig Jones and Rafael Lovato Jr. will battle it out on the mats.
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Both Jones and Lovato Jr. have left long-lasting marks on the sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The most recent competition that saw them together on the mats – albeit not against each other – was ADCC 2022.
Jones won a silver medal, while Lovato Jr. came close to the podium – securing a fourth-place finish.
UFC FIGHT PASS INVITATIONAL 6: THE CO-MAIN EVENT
The co-main match UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 will see Nicky Rodriguez – another co-founder of B-Team Jiu-Jitsu – taking on IBJJF No-Gi Absolute World Champion Roberto Jimenez.
Despite Rodriguez’s limited success in IBJJF competitions, he has notable victories over several world champions.
And Jimenez, known for his dynamic grappling style, poses a significant challenge – despite the significant weight and size difference.
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