UFC Fight Pass Invitational 3, a pro-grappling event, is being held at UFC Apex in Las Vegas with an exciting prize of $25,000 in the line. With the featherweight match between Miesha Tate and Bia Mesquita ending in the latter’s favor, the entire focus was on the main “superfight” between Gordon Ryan and Nick Rodriguez. And the results are here. Gordon Ryan, 27, a.k.a, “The King” has further exceeded his reign in the territory and defeated Nick Rodriguez, 26, a.k.a “Nicky Rod”.
The fight started off guns blazing from both the ends, but it didn’t go the way many Gordon Ryan fans may have thought. Although the 27-year-old had an upper hand at times. By the end of it, Nick Rodriguez seemed to have almost dominated “The King”. It wasn’t an easy fight for Ryan. The 26-year-old certainly proved to be quite a handful for “The King”.
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Ryan even tapped to Rodriguez at the conclusion of the third round, but by then the fight had gone into overtime. In the end, it was Gordon Ryan who walked away with the victory at the UFC Fight Pass International 3.
Fans reacted to Gordon Ryan prevailing against Nick Rodriguez
A number of fans showered praises at Ryan‘s victory at the UFC Fight Pass.
Gordon Ryan proves again why he’s the greatest grappler of all time. Another win for the King. #UFCFIGHTPASS
— Tater McGregor (@ConorxTate) December 16, 2022
Social media users shared their opinions about the fight.
The king Gordon Ryan wins again. Tough match, Nicky had a chance but the time was not in his favor! Ryan is the man! #UFCFightPassInvitational3
— Rony Cruz (@grayskull) December 16, 2022
A fan called Ryan a ‘monster’.
Gordon Ryan is a fucking monster the king reigns on
— Scott Mash (@scottamash) December 16, 2022
Additionally, many fans talked about how the fight almost turned against “The King”.
That was the closest I’ve ever seen Gordon Ryan get to losing and I still think he would’ve gotten out of it.
— Chuck Fresh (@Charles__LaRose) December 16, 2022
A fan felt Gordon Ryan got saved.
Gordon Ryan saved by the bell in that last 3rd overtime round!
— DIEGO ANTONIO (@Diegoant0ni0) December 16, 2022
People making too big of a deal out of Gordon Ryan tapping. Like he was tapping because the fight was over and he wanted to be let go of – not because he was submitted. Still a great performance from Nicky Rod
— vicctorrrr (@Vicctorrrr_) December 16, 2022
A particular fan had a lot of faith in Gordon Ryan.
That was the closest I’ve ever seen Gordon Ryan get to losing and I still think he would’ve gotten out of it.
— Chuck Fresh (@Charles__LaRose) December 16, 2022
Saved by the bell Nicky Rod came close to dethroning Gordon Ryan!
— Phillip Kadek (@phillynextdoor) December 16, 2022
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It certainly was very close to comfort for Ryan by the end of the fight, but he prevailed regardless. After all, there is a reason why he is called the greatest. With this victory, “The King” now stands at an incredible record of 153-9-3 where in Nick Rodriguez is at 37-8-2.
With this victory, the 27-year-old has once again certified his position as a world class grappler. Now it would be interesting to see what’s next for “The King”. Maybe we can see him enter the UFC after all? We don’t know yet, but the idea of Ryan competing in the UFC certainly has a nice ring to it.
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Ryan most definitely merits the moniker “The King”. What do you think of this razor-sharp win of him against Nick Rodriguez? Let us know in the comments.
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