Despite the absence of the main event, UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 is scheduled to air tonight (Sunday, December 10, 2023) with a strong lineup of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experts.
MMAmania.com We’ll have live coverage of the main card below, as well as preliminary results for the rest of the main card of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 starting at 8pm ET.
The originally scheduled main event was Gordon Ryan vs. the winner of Fight Pass Invitational 3, Mason Fowler. Due to Ryan’s withdrawal from the event, the matchup between Nicholas Meregalli and Felipe Pena took top billing. Additionally, Yuri Simoes went up against Nicky Rodriguez, and Haitham Rida fought Fowler. Former UFC welterweight champion Georges Saint Pierre was also present, but unable to compete due to a shoulder injury.
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 quick results:
Nicolas Melegalli vs. Felipe Pena — Melegalli def. Pena by submission (rear naked choke)
Yuri Simos vs. Nikki Rodriguez — Rodriguez def. Simoes (3 vs. -2)
Mason Fowler vs. Haitham Rida — Fowler def. Rida by submit (Kimura)
Nikki Ryan vs. Jonatas Gracie — Gracie def. Ryan Point Difference (-1 to -2)
Victor Hugo vs. Dan Manasoiu — Hugo def. Manasoiu (Americana) by submission
Luisa Monteiro vs. Elizabeth Clay — Clay def. Monteiro by submission (heel hook)
Wagner Rocha vs. Victor Silverio — Rocha def. Silverio by submission (rear naked choke)
Cristian Guzman vs. Aaron Wilson — Wilson def. Guzman by submission (triangle armbar)
Amanda Mazza vs. Hannah Goldie — Goldie def. Mazza via submission (triangle armbar)
Andy Barrera vs. Achilles Rocha — Rocha def. Barrera Point difference (2-1)
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 5 live broadcast:
Absolute: Nicolas Meregalli vs. Felipe Pena
Meregari advances in search of an opening. Pena is cautioned for a foul. They engage in hand-to-hand combat. Meregari goes for a single leg takedown, but Pena defends and lands on top. After Meregari accuses Pena of hitting him, a brief pause occurs. They reset at the center, and Meregari attempts a single leg takedown. Pena concedes, but defends against the takedown. With both competitors being penalized for passivity, the match heads into overtime. The fight continues with a series of takedown attempts by Meregari and counter-attacks from Pena. Ultimately, Meregali secures a submission victory with a rare naked choke.
Final result: Mere Gali def. Pena via submission (rear naked choke)
Absolute: Yuri Simos vs. Nikki Rodriguez
Rodriguez initiates with a guard pull, losing a point. The match progresses with various attempts and defenses, leading to Rodriguez securing the victory by points.
Final result: Rodríguez def. Simos by points
Absolute: Mason Fowler vs. Haitham Rida
The fight involves attempts and defenses, with Fowler ultimately securing a victory via Kimura submission.
Final result: Fowler def. Rida by submit (Kimura)
170 pounds: Nikki Ryan vs. Jonatas Gracie
The match sees a back-and-forth battle, with Gracie emerging victorious by points.
Final result: Gracie def. Ryan on points
Absolute: Victor Hugo vs. Dan Manasoiu
Hugo and Manasoiu engage in a strategic battle, with Hugo eventually securing a submission victory via Americana.
Final result: Manasoiu (Americana) submitted by Hugo def.
145 pounds: Luisa Monteiro vs. Elizabeth Clay
The intense battle concludes with Clay securing a submission victory via heel hook.
Final result: Lost on clay. Monteiro by submission (heel hook)
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