Victory in Las Vegas! Nicholas Meregali won a tremendous victory tonight over his great rival Felipe Pena via rear strangle with one of the greatest performances of his career to cap off an incredible year of victory for this truly outstanding Brazilian athlete. This was an always going to be a battle to determine who is the best in the world outside of Gordon Ryan – both men had a legitimate claim to that title – and tonight it was settled. Mr Meregali started with pressure, survived an early reversal and went back into pressure mode until he got to his lethal strangle skills and won in dramatic fashion! To finish such a great jiu jitsu athlete within fifteen minutes is a truly impressive performance. There were other great fights tonight. nicky rod won a fine victory over Brazilian superstar yuri simoes showcasing his very strong takedown and passing skills. Mason Fowler showed his very strong submission skills with an impressive kimura victory over Haisam Rida. The great Brazilian athlete Victor Hugo had a dramatic win over New Wave's Dan Manasoiu. The match was very even as the two big men went toe to toe standing and on the ground. With just a minute left and very tight Mr Hugo exploded up from underneath and reversed Dan into mount position and won via classic American lock on a very fatigued Dan. It was a great match for the spectators with all the back and forth and the dramatic ending. Thanks again to @ufcfightpass for another great show and thank you for your interest in our approach to grappling and the long journey our athletes go through. Wishing you all the best from Las Vegas!
