Can ADCC standout, Michael Pixley, secure another massive upset when he faces the reigning CJI champion, Nicky Rodriguez? Join us for live results of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 8.
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 8 (UFC FPI 8) happens TONIGHT (Thurs., Oct. 10, 2024), and the mixed martial arts (MMA) leader’s grappling venture will be headlined by an intriguing stylistic matchup between two of the best wrestlers in Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) in Nick Rodriguez vs. Michael Pixley.
The no gi jiu-jitsu event will stream LIVE on UFC Fight Pass, starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Nicky Rod is on the best stretch of his career fresh off his $1 million tournament win at CJI, while Pixley is coming off the biggest upset and highlight reel finish of ADCC 2024. Several BJJ stars are also on the card, with PJ Barch vs. Renato Canuto serving as co-headliner, and a top pound-for-pound talent in Dante Leon also in a feature match against Andy Varela.
Checkout our full preview of UFC FPI 8 right here, including the three matches to look out for. Follow along below as we bring you live results and video highlights from the BJJ event below:
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UFC FPI 8 Quick Results:
Openweight: Nicky Rodriguez vs. Michael Pixley — Nicky Rodriguez def. Michael Pixley by submission (RNC), OT
170 pounds: Renato Canuto vs. PJ Barch — Renato Canuto def. PJ Barch by submission (heel hook)
185 pounds: Isaque Bahiense vs. Ronaldo Junior — Ronaldo Junior def. Isaque Bahiense by submission (anaconda choke), OT
170 pounds: Andy Varela vs. Dante Leon — Dante Leon def. Andy Varela by submission (arm-in guillotine)
145 pounds: Raquel Canuto vs. Gabrielle McComb — Raquel Canuto def. Gabrielle McComb by submission (RNC), OT
155 pounds: Gabriel Sousa vs. Josh Cisneros — Gabriel Sousa def. Josh Cisneros by points, 2-0
135 pounds: Cassia Moura vs. Cindy Ung — Cassia Moura def. Cindy Ung by points, 6-0
215 pounds (Catchweight): Gabriel Almeida vs. Johan Oosthuysen — Gabriel Almeida def. Johan Oosthuyusen by points, 3 to -1
155 pounds: Pedro Falcao vs. Cristian Guzman — Pedro Falcao def. Cristian Guzman by points, 8-0
UFC FPI 8 Results, Video Highlights
Nicky Rodriguez vs. Michael Pixley
Nicky Rod taps Michael Pixley in OT pic.twitter.com/8VkgYzA2jn
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) October 11, 2024
Final result: Nicky Rodriguez def. Michael Pixley by submission (RNC), OT
Renato Canuto vs. P.J. Barch
Final result: Renato Canuto def. PJ Barch by submission (heel hook)
Slick heel hook #FPI8 pic.twitter.com/j6FTCLLBJ5
— (@ChampFiggy) October 11, 2024
Isaque Bahiense vs. Ronaldo Junior
Ronaldo Junior taps Isaque Bahiense in overtime #FPI8 pic.twitter.com/QlsVquSoYh
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) October 11, 2024
Final result: Ronaldo Junior def. Isaque Bahiense by submission (anaconda choke), OT
Andy Varela vs. Dante Leon
Dante Leon taps Andy Varela!#FPI8 pic.twitter.com/cAMV6pfbSq
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) October 11, 2024
Final result: Dante Leon def. Andy Varela by submission (arm-in guillotine)
Raquel Canuto vs. Gabrielle McComb
Final result: Raquel Canuto def. Gabrielle McComb by submission (RNC), OT
Gabriel Sousa vs. Josh Cisneros
Final result: Gabriel Sousa def. Josh Cisneros by points, 2-0
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