Quintet made its US return last night with an event pitting ZUFFA-owned MMA brands against each other. The opening round saw Strikeforce face-off against the WEC and PRIDE go toe-to-toe with the UFC. The card also featured super fights starring grappling phenoms Craig Jones and Gordon Ryan. Check out the full results below (h/t grapplinginsider.com):
Singles Matches Results:
Craig Jones def. Fredson Paixao by rear naked choke
Danielle Kelly def. Cynthia Calvillo by ankle lock (:17)
17 seconds is all it takes for Danielle Kelly! #QUINTETUltra pic.twitter.com/QOPgFt7Igu
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 13, 2019
Gordan Ryan def. Aleksei Oleinik by kneebar (1:07)
The King Gordon Ryan secures a kneebar against Oleinik!#QUINTETUltra Final up next between Team UFC and Team Strikeforce! pic.twitter.com/CHl9bkdNAx
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 13, 2019
UFC vs PRIDE Lineup Order
UFC
Sean O’Malley
Anthony Johnson
Clay Guida
Anthony Smith
Gilbert Burns
Pride
Takanori Gomi
Hector Lombard
Gregor Gracie
Yves Edwards
Kazushi Sakuraba
Well, @SugaSeanMMA came to play! #QUINTETUltra pic.twitter.com/i7sKIrVZpS
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 13, 2019
Rd. 1: Sean O’Malley def. Takanori Gomi by Guillotine (2:47)
And Lombard takes out O’Malley! #QUINTETUltra pic.twitter.com/pitV6ts3wS
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 13, 2019
Rd. 2: Hector Lombard def. Sean O’Malley by Straight ankle lock (:46)
Rd. 3: Hector Lombard DRAW Anthony Johnson
Smooth armbar for Gregor Gracie!
He faces @lionheartasmith of Team UFC next. #QUINTETUltra pic.twitter.com/3F22Cv1qvo
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 13, 2019
Rd. 4: Gregor Gracie def. Clay Guida by armbar. (5:25)
Rd. 5: Gregor Grace DRAW Anthony Smith
Team UFC needs a submission to keep the match going and @GilbertDurinho delivers! #QUINTETUltra pic.twitter.com/q8JGZdPvfr
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 13, 2019
Rd. 6: Gilbert Burns def. Yves Edward by RNC (5:30)
Rd. 7: Gilbert Burns def. Kazushi Sakuraba by Judges’ Decision
UFC defeats Pride to move on to the finals.
Strikeforce vs. WEC Lineup Order
Strikeforce
JZ Cavalcante
Jake Shields
Muhammad Lawal
Gilbert Melendez
Babalu Sobral
WEC
Chad Mendes
Mark Munoz
Cub Swanson
Glover Teixiera
James Krause
Rd. 1: JZ Cavalcante DRAW Chad Mendes
An arm triangle gets it done for @jakeshieldsajj and Team Strikeforce! #QUINTETUltra pic.twitter.com/kKdBuJlIm6
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 13, 2019
Rd. 2: Jake Shields def. Mark Muñoz by arm triangle (4:48)
Rd. 3: Jake Shields def. Cub Swanson by injury (5:18)
.@jakeshieldsajj does WORK for Team Strikeforce taking out 3 Team WEC grapplers! #QUINTETUltra pic.twitter.com/5cKQhaLcC1
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 13, 2019
Rd. 4: Jake Shields DRAW Glover Teixiera
Rd. 5: James Krause def. Muhammed Lawal by guillotine (1:03)
Team Strikeforce advances to the finals as @GilbertMelendez secures a draw with @TheJamesKrause! #QUINTETUltra pic.twitter.com/5WeUQ1ToPK
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 13, 2019
Rd. 6: James Krause DRAW Gilbert Melendez
Strikeforce defeats WEC to move on to the finals.
UFC vs. Strikeforce Lineup Order
UFC
Clay Guida
Anthony Johnson
Sean O’Malley
Anthony Smith
Gilbert Burns
Strikeforce
Babalu Sobral
Muhammed Lawal
Gilbert Melendez
JZ Cavalcante
Jake Shields
Rd.1: Clay Guida DRAW Babalu Sobral
The second match between Team UFC and Team Strikeforce ends in a draw, so it’s down to 3v3 for the crown! #QUINTETUltra pic.twitter.com/vnQxPvFE44
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) December 13, 2019
Rd 2: Anthony Johnson DRAW Muhammed Lawal
Rd.3: Sean O’Malley DRAW Gilbert Melendez
Rd.4: Anthony Smith DRAW JZ Cavalcante
Rd.5: Gilbert Burns def. Jake Shields by Judges’ Decision.
Team UFC wins Quintet Ultra
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