A matchup between Nick Rodriguez and Michael Pixley is set to headline UFC Fight Pass Invitational 8 (UFC FPI) – on October 10!
Both Rodriguez and Pixley are known for their elite wrestling skills and already more than impressive accomplishments in the grappling world.
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Nick Rodriguez – a two-time ADCC silver medalist, EBI absolute champion, and UFC FPI absolute tournament winner – enters this bout on the heels of the biggest performance of his career.
At the inaugural CJI, Rodriguez defeated four opponents in two days – finishing all of them and taking home the $1 million prize.
He also boasts a 6-1 record at UFC FPI, with his only loss coming in a close EBI overtime defeat to Gordon Ryan in 2022.
Michael Pixley – a purple belt under Daisy Fresh coach Heath Pedigo – made a name for himself this year already.
After a successful collegiate wrestling career, Pixley transitioned to no-gi BJJ and won gold at the 2024 ADCC West Coast Trials.
He followed that up with a fourth-place finish in the -99kg division at the 2024 ADCC World Championships.
Pixley’s most notable victory, however, came when he beat Nicholas Meregali at ADCC 2024 – dislocating Meregali’s shoulder with an Uchi Mata throw.
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