Submission Underground was back on the UFC Fight Pass digital network on Sunday (May 31), featuring another stacked lineup of grappling all-stars including Craig Jones, who continued his winning ways with a submission victory over UFC veteran Vagner Rocha.
Craig gives up on the slick legs and moves on to the neck… #SUG14 #SUGISLAND pic.twitter.com/fq2isudTYX
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) May 31, 2020
Bellator MMA standout Austin Vanderford, who upset the jiu-jitsu apple cart by submitting 10th Planet “Boogeyman” Richie Martinez back in April, was unable to capitalize on that momentum, falling to Gabriel “Zangief” Checco in second overtime.
A long battle ends with an OT submission for Gabriel Checco! #SUG14 #SUGISLAND pic.twitter.com/xApJvbbMBo
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) May 31, 2020
Elsewhere on the card, longtime grappling veteran Jake Shields found himself tapping out to former Bellator lightweight champion Brent Primus. In addition, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu wizard Jordan Holy made quick work of Andrew Alexander with a nasty toe hold.
Primus takes the arm! #SUG14 #SUGISLAND pic.twitter.com/XGuMAJZYSd
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) May 31, 2020
Complete Submission Underground 14 results, courtesy of MMA Junkie:
MAIN CARD
Craig Jones def. Vagner Rocha via submission (rear-naked choke) – Overtime 1, 0:37
Gabriel Checco def. Austin Vanderford via submission (rear-naked choke) – Overtime 2, 1:02
Brent Primus def. Jake Shields via submission (armbar) – Overtime 1, 0:31
Jordan Holy vs. Andrew Alexander via submission (toe hold) – Regulation, 0:49PRELIMINARY CARD
Roberto Jimenez def. Don Stoner submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 1:10
Joseph McKay def. Gustavo Bessa submission (lapel choke) – Overtime 1, 1:15
Bryan Nuro def. Ryan Healy via submission (armbar) – Overtime 1, 0:31
Nicholas Maximov def. Adam Fugitt via submission (guillotine choke) – Regulation, 2:28
Tobias Baker def. Charlie Gilpin via submission (armbar) – Overtime 2, 0:23
Caleb Stecker def. Alex Corrales via escape time – Full time
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