Victor Hugo delivered a spectacular finish to close out UFC Fight Pass Invitational 10 in Las Vegas – securing a decisive victory over Nicky Rodriguez.
Rodriguez came into the match looking to avenge three previous losses to Hugo.However, Hugo once again proved to be a major obstacle, shutting down Rodriguez’s offense throughout regulation time.
A four-time IBJJF world champion and a black belt under the legendary Alexandre Ribeiro, Hugo used his size advantage effectively, neutralizing Rodriguez’s attempts to impose his wrestling-heavy game.Despite several scrambles, neither competitor was able to secure a significant positional advantage – prompting referee Vitor Ribeiro to reset them multiple times.
As the match moved into overtime, Hugo strategically pulled guard to deny Rodriguez any takedown points.The two then became locked in a defensive battle, leading to another stand-up reset.
It was at this moment that Hugo seized his opportunity – capitalizing on a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, he countered beautifully, landing in a dominant position before taking the back and locking in a Rear Naked Choke for the tap.
Check out the finishing sequence on the video below:
VICTOR HUGO LADIES AND GENTLEMAN🤯#FPI10 pic.twitter.com/ByZmvTG7ZZ
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After the match, he called out Gordon Ryan:
I think there’s only one guy that beat Nicky Rod on this stage.He’s not active, but whenever he is, it would be a pleasure, if he’s up to it, to face Gordon Ryan.
I think, after getting through Nicky, that’s probably the name that makes the most sense.
I know he’s not healthy, I wasn’t healthy either, so I believe he’s gonna get through that and whenever he’s ready, if he wants to take the challenge, I’ll be here and let’s do it.
Sloth Jiu-Jitsu: you can be slow and unathletic and still kick butt in Jiu-Jitsu.
