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Earlier tonight (Thurs. Dec. 15, 2022), UFC Struggle Move Invitational 3 concluded with the principle occasion of Gordon Ryan vs. Nick Rodriguez. Ryan was initially speculated to face the extremely embellished Vinny Magalhaes, however when Magalhaes pulled out within the last seconds, Ryan’s former staff mate Rodriguez stepped as much as the plate and seemed to avenge a latest Abu Dhabi Fight Membership (ADCC) loss.
Nearly instantly, Ryan pulled guard. He labored lots from half guard, however Rodriguez did effectively to keep away from something too threatening. The minutes ticked away as Ryan hunted for arm drags and butterfly elevations, whereas Rodriguez often tried to work a physique lock move. Largely, the 2 canceled one another out till about eight minutes had been remaining.
That’s when Gordon was capable of enter a leg entanglement. Rodriguez appeared to be in actual hazard, however he used a twisting foot lock to power Ryan to launch the leg. After that alternate, the 2 returned to the earlier type match up till regulation time ended.
In additional time, the 2 dueled back-and-forth from again management. It was a critical nail-biter, however Ryan managed to rack up simply sufficient management time to earn the victory.
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Within the co-main occasion, former Final Preventing Championship (UFC) ladies’s Bantamweight champion Miesha Tate challenged 10-time world jiu-jitsu champion Beatriz Mesquita. Tate acquainted herself effectively, avoiding her foes submission and maintaining with the extra skilled black belt.
Sadly for Tate, she wasn’t capable of sustain within the additional time rounds. Mesquite was capable of safe an armbar tapout, and when positioned in the identical place, Tate couldn’t power the end.
Test it out:
Insomnia
Simply Marius Pudzianowski casually squatting his opponent in a pleasant method.
Henry Cejudo’s trash discuss is usually fairly terrible, however this earned a chuckle.
Respect and battle between champions.
I are typically cynical most of the time, and whereas I’m tempted to make a whiny remark about fighter pay, I’ll as an alternative say that is very cool and healthful. Good for Raul Rosas Jr!
Observe “Robocop,” he deserves all the followers.
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— Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues (@gregory_mma) December 16, 2022
Ray Longo ranting at a deserving goal of scorn is simply perfection.
The Injury took some harm in his final struggle. Speedy restoration Elkins!
Slips, rips, and KO clips
It actually took me a pair watches to totally consider this was NOT The Schmo and Jake Paul.
You by no means count on the large dude who appears to be like like a bodybuilder to entrance kick KO his opponent.
An ideal left kick to the liver.
Random Land
A automobile crashing right into a fireworks retailer produces precisely the result one would count on.
#BREAKING: A automobile rams by firework retailer inflicting an enormous hearth
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— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) November 28, 2022
Midnight Music: Punk, 1981
Sleep effectively Maniacs! Extra martial arts insanity is at all times on the way in which.
