Fight 2 Win Pro 128 Full Card

After a wonderful sequence of September events, followed by a fire breathing ADCC, the Fight 2 Win grappling production returns to the spotlight with another promising submission-only card. For October 19 and their 128th event, the F2W match-makers have selected to reenact the final of the +99 kilogram division of the ADCC, between Kaynan Duarte and Nicky Rodriguez. An excellent choice, given their action-packed bout earlier last month.

But this is not a one-match event, not by a long shot. There are several high-level clashes taking place in Philadelphia this weekend, including a title match between João Miyao and the always exciting Lucas Pinheiro of Atos.

Three of the “sleeper” matches on the card are those of Mike Padilla vs Enrico Cocco, Dylan Royce vs Valdir Araujo and Kristian Woodmansee vs Dustin Ordinario. Keep your eyes well peeled for these 3 as all 6 athletes involved have endless scrambles on their game and their matches are generally not for the faint-hearted.

FIGHT 2 WIN PRO 128 FULL CARD

Location: 2300 Arena, Philadelphia
Tickets: f2wbjj.com
Date: Oct 19, 2019
Matches Start: 5:00 pm – local time > Main Event:10:20pm
Stream: FloGrappling

BLACK BELT MATCHES

Main Event
KAYAN DUARTE vs NICK RODRIGUEZ
230 lbs NOGI

Interesting match-up considering these two met only a few weeks ago at the ADCC. The big difference here is the rule-change. Their previous meeting occurred under a points rule-system and Fight 2 Win is all about the submission game.

Although in a different setting, we believe Duarte is still very much the favorite here. In fact, we would say the F2W environment will play much more into Duarte’s forte, seeing that is a more versatile submission grappler here and considering the wrestling game is nearly negated by the submission-only ruleset followed by the promotion. We expect a very dominant performance by Duarte, who will likely be pushing the action.

Co-Main Event
LUCAS PINHEIRO vs JOÃO MIYAO
145 lbs NOGI TITLE

Good match-up ahead for the 145 lbs title between two of the most interesting light-featherweights in the business.

Having recently moved to Atos, it will be interesting to see if Pinheiro has learned enough new tricks to beat João, since joining the San Diego team. As we stand, the edge will go to the Unity representative – Miyao, who has beaten the Manaus native on two occasions.

João has added plenty of mat time, competing under the submission-only ruleset, and has looked like he is fully adapted to the leg-lock gam, which has been such a strong asset under this setting as of late.

ISAQUE BAHIENSE vs FELIPE CESAR
180 lbs NOGI

An interesting match-up between Alliance’s former World Champ Bahiense and one of Unity’s top athletes, the veteran Felipe Cesar. Isaque is no doubt the favorite, given his resume and the fact that he’s beaten Felipe before. The previous matches were with the gi, however, and given Isaque’s point heavy game – this F2W could be a great chance for Cesar to shine, given that he is vastly more submission oriented than Bahiense.

MIKE PADILLA vs ENRICO COCCO
170 lbs MASTERS NOGI TITLE

JAY COX VS JEFFREY MANLANSAN
230 LBS GI

TIM CARPENTER vs TYLER KING
205 lbs NOGI

DREW PUZON vs TIM WILLIAMS
190lbs NOGI

KYLE HUGHES vs ERIC GOCKE
180 lbs NOGI

DYLAN ROYCE vs VALDIR ARAUJO
180 lbs GI

STEPHEN PLYLER vs THIAGO THOMAZ
165 lbs NOGI

WILLIAM WOLK vs MIKE EASTON
160 lbs NOGI

WILL DILL vs DANIEL MAIRA
145 lbs NOGI

THIAGO BRITO vs KEVIN DANTZLER
125 lbs BLACK BELT GI

KRISTIAN WOODMANSEE vs DUSTIN ORDINARIO
125 lbs BLACK BELT GI

JUDO MATCHES