The main event of UFC on ESPN+ 42 on Saturday was the last time league talent will fight for about a month, but there were UFC fighters competing on Sunday in Chael Sonnen’s Submission Underground 19. In fact, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone tapped Rafael dos Anjos, twice.
The two grappled into overtime, and Cerrone sunk an armbar; dos Anjos appeared to the referee to tap, and the match was stopped.
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Here’s a closer look.
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As is standard in combat sports, the referee’s decision stood, despite RDA’s fervent protests. However, the ending was unsatisfying, so there was another overtime period. RDA chose the Spider Web, nearly tapping Cerrone, but “Cowboy” eventually escaped. When the roles were reversed, Cerrone tapped dos Anjos, for sure this time.
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On another MMA talent-rich contest, Ryan Bader got revenge on Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, with an escape time win in overtime.
Submission Underground 19 Results:
Main Card
Donald Cerrone defeated Rafael dos Anjos by Submission (Armbar, Overtime 1, 0:20)
SUG absolute championship Mason Fowler defeated Satoshi Ishii by Submission (Armbar, Overtime 3, 0:11)
Donald Cerrone defeated Rafael dos Anjos by Submission (Armbar, Overtime 2, 0:20)
Ryan Bader defeated Anthony Johnson by Escape Time (Full Time)
Craig Jones defeated Brent Primus by Submission (Rear Naked choke, Regulation, 3:50)
Kevin Casey defeated Gabriel Checco by Submission (Armbar, Overtime 3, 0:23)
Amanda Loewen defeated Felicia Spencer via Submission (Armbar, Regulation, 3:47) for the SUG women’s title
Prelim Card
Andy Varela defeated Cris Lencioni by Submission (Rear Naked choke, Overtime 1, 0:30)
Phill Schwartz defeated Alex Larmey by Submission (Rear Naked choke, Overtime 3, 0:34)
Charlie Gilpin defeated Paul Kaufman by Submission (Guillotine, Regulation, 0:40)
Denny Prokopos defeated Don Stoner by Submission (Armbar, Overtime 1, 0:03)
A full replay of the event is available anytime on UFC Fight Pass.
