UFC Fight Pass Invitational 10: Rodriguez vs. Hugo is an upcoming grappling event scheduled for March 6, 2025 at the UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Main Event: Absolute - Nicky Rodriguez vs Victor Hugo
170 pounds - Renato Canuto vs Oliver Taza
145 pounds - Elisabeth Clay vs Brianna Ste-Marie
185 pounds - Ronaldo Junior vs Felipe Costa
170 pounds - Andy Murasaki vs Daniel Sathler
130 pounds - Sarah Galvao vs Cassia Moura
145 pounds - Maggie Grindatti Lira vs Helena Crevar
185 pounds - Achilles Rocha vs Nathan Haddad
125 pounds - Alex Enriquez vs Julia Alves
155 pounds - Carlos Henrique vs Victor Delibero
Background
Since its inception, no athlete has shined brighter on the UFC Fight Pass Invitational mats than Nicky Rodriguez.
Boasting a 7-1 record, he holds the distinction of being the winningest competitor in FPI history. At FPI 10, Rodriguez returns to face the last man to defeat him—Brazil’s Victor Hugo. A former world champion and undefeated in FPI competition, Hugo is widely regarded as one of the top absolute competitors in the sport and looks to hand Rodriguez his first FPI loss in over two years.
The card also features the electrifying Renato Canuto, who takes on Canadian FPI veteran Oliver Taza. Additionally, FPI 10 will showcase elite grapplers such as Ronaldo Junior, Brianna Ste-Marie, Elisabeth Clay, Daniel Sathler, and more!
Rules:
Each match consists of one regulation round (Regulation Time) and one overtime period (OT). There will be no positive points awarded in Regulation Time. Athletes can incur point deductions for illegal guard pulling, passivity, and stalling during regulation time. The overtime period will include both point scoring and deductions. Negatives from Regulation Time will carry into OT.
Time Limits
An eight minute regulation match will have a four minute overtime.
A ten minute regulation match will have a five minute overtime
Referees and Judges
The referee is the only person who can assign positive points or enforce stalling penalties.
Judges may correct points if the referee assigns an incorrect amount.
Should the bout conclude without a submission or a point victory, the judges shall assess the bout in its entirety to determine the winner.
Judging Criteria
Initiation of effective action
Positional control and submission attempts
Duration or control
Managing the competition area
Upon referee discretion, competitors nearing the edge of the matted area will be paused and repositioned towards the center of the competition area.
Athletes are expected to maintain a best effort to compete in the center of the competition area.
Positive Points (Overtime Only)
Passing the guard = 2 points.
All Sweeps & Reversals = 2 points
Knee on belly = 2 points
Takedown = 2 points
Mounted Position = 4 points
Note: All Scoring positions must be maintained for three seconds to earn positive points
Negative Points (Penalties)
Point deductions may be incurred during Regulation or overtime periods.
Ilegal Techniques
Spiking your opponent on their head
Striking of any kind
Gouging of the eyes
Intentionally putting your fingers into any orifice of your opponent
Grabbing of the ears
Intentional pulling of the hair
Twisting or holding any less than four fingers or toes
Intentionally scratching, pinching, or biting
Intentionally grabbing, squeezing or putting pressure on the groin area
Intentionally holding of your competitors clothing
Slamming
Slamming is only allowed when a combatant is using the slamming technique as a method of escaping a fully applied submission