The first ever UFC Fightpass Invitational was superb! The event featured a couple of superfights and a four-team submission-only tournament that included a number of elite BJJ athletes, as well as former and current MMA fighters.
Team LFA, made up of Davi Ramos, Rafael Lovato Jr., and Ary Farias was the favorite in team competition. And deservedly so; they ended up winning the tournament and securing the $25,000 prize. Also, Benson Henderson – UFC’s lightweight champion – won via decision in his match against Ben Saunders, and Alexa Yanes secured a win against Danielle Kelly.
Check out the full UFC Fightpass Invitational results below.
UFC FIGHTPASS INVITATIONAL: TEAM SEMIFINAL MATCHES
Team LFA defeats Team CFFC (1-0)
- Davi Ramos (LFA) vs. Anton Berzin (CFFC): Draw
- Rafael Lovato Jr. (LFA) vs. Jonathan Piersma (CFFC): Draw
- Rafael Lovato Jr. (LFA) defeats Mike Wilcox (CFFC): Rear Naked Choke
- Gregory Rodrigues (LFA) vs. Joe Solecki (CFFC): Draw
He’s baaaaaaack! #FPI1 pic.twitter.com/9HTtpG1qSX
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 17, 2021
This brave @UFC employee was willing to sacrifice his own well being to SAVE the match! #FPI1 pic.twitter.com/55wTlo5XgG
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 17, 2021
Team @LFAFighting and Team @CFFCMMA are in a stalemate after 1! #FPI1 pic.twitter.com/l8TakTTjWe
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 17, 2021
Team Fury FC defeats Team FAC (1-0)
- Ricardo Evangelista (Fury FC) defeats James Krause (FAC): Kneebar
- Daniel Pineda (Fury FC) vs. Grant Dawson (FAC): Draw
- Travis Tooke (Fury FC) vs. Mikey England (FAC): Draw
- Kody Steele (Fury FC) vs. Jason High (FAC): Draw
And Team @FuryFightingTX is headed to the finals! #FPI1 pic.twitter.com/99DkcTqsDR
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 17, 2021
Competitive match between High and Steele, but neither could get it done. pic.twitter.com/2rPxAkP7jv
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 17, 2021
UFC FIGHTPASS INVITATIONAL: TEAM FINAL MATCHES
Team LFA defeats Team Fury FC via unanimous decision
- Gregory Rodrigues (LFA) vs. Kody Steele (Fury FC): Draw
- Rafael Lovato Jr. (LFA) vs. Travis Tooke (Fury FC): Draw
- Davi Ramos (LFA) vs. Daniel Pineda (Fury FC): Draw
- Ary Farias (LFA) vs. Ricardo Evangelista (Fury FC): Draw
UFC FIGHTPASS INVITATIONAL: SUPERFIGHTS
- Benson Henderson defeats Ben Saunder (via Decision)
- Alexa Yanes defeats Danielle Kelly (via Decision)
- Shane Shapiro defeats Bobby Green (via Kneebar)
- Brenadan Allen defeats Gabriel Checco (via Decision)
- Christian Guzman defeats Jerry Shapiro (via Decision)
Danielle Kelly takes the match wherever Danielle Kelly wants. #FPI1 pic.twitter.com/dSYbP9ahJc
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 17, 2021
And Shane Shapiro gets Bobby Green with the kneebar! #FPI1 pic.twitter.com/FpA0K2fIiD
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 17, 2021
Let’s see what the judges have to say! #FPI1 pic.twitter.com/IWQBjpqWMY
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 17, 2021
The crowd loves the escape from Shapiro! #FPI1 pic.twitter.com/hp8HD4IjGA
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 17, 2021
The post UFC Fightpass Invitational: Full Results & Highlights appeared first on Bjj Eastern Europe.