UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3 was held last night and the main event of Gordon Ryan vs. Nick Rodriguez did not dissapoint.
The initial opponent for Ryan was supposed to be Vinny Magalhaes, but the Brazilian was not able to cut 40 lbs on time, so the UFC found a last minute replacement in Ryan’s former team mate Rodriguez. The two faced each other a few months ago, at ADCC with Ryan easily winning by submission.
This match was different. Right off the bat, Ryan pulled guard and was working from the bottom. Rodriguez was trying to pass but also defensive. The two pretty much cancelled each other out. At the end, since the fight was in EBI rules, the two opted for back control but nothing significant happened although Ryan had the fastest escape.
The decision win was given to Ryan who did just enough to win.
Check out the highlights below:
Ryan vs. Rod pic.twitter.com/GQSkbcxJyl
— MMA mania (@mmamania) December 16, 2022
So close for Nicky Rod!!! But we are going to escape time!! #FPI3 pic.twitter.com/3ObYx8OmBu
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 16, 2022
Gordon Ryan defeats Nicky Rod via fastest escape (0:45) in triple overtime#FPI3 pic.twitter.com/u88XVRica1
— MMA mania (@mmamania) December 16, 2022
In the Co-main event, ADCC champ Bia Mesquita won by armbar over Miesha Tate:
What a match! Bia gets it done!
Incredible effort from @MieshaTate! #FPI3 pic.twitter.com/K5naz4qAbS
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 16, 2022
