Yet another exciting Submission Underground (SUG) event took place last weekend. On October 31, the SUG 28 displayed a number of fast-paced matches, with one novelty: a Gi match!

SUG 28 MAIN EVENT: ANDY VARELA VS. HAISAM RIDA

Andy Varela and Haisam Rida went against each other in the SUG 28 main event. Even though Varela was in a significant weight (and height) disadvantage, he was able to go the distance – mostly on his feet.
Then, in overtime, Varela took advantage of the very first opportunity that presented itself. He set up a Rear Naked Choke after just 27 seconds! Then, Rida almost beat his time with an Armbar. However, the timing was too late, and Varela emerged victorious.

SUG 28 CO-MAIN EVENT: AARON TIEGS VS. GUILHERME VASCONCELOS

The SUG 28 co-main event brought a novelty to the shore. It marked the first time that a Gi match was displayed at Submission Underground – and one of the rare times when EBI overtime rules were utilized in a Gi match.
Tiegs controlled much of the bout and then, in overtime, he escaped Vasconcelos’ back control… And then secured a Lapel Choke, getting the win!

Check out the rest of the results below.

SUG 28: MAIN CARD

• Andy Varela defeats Haisam Rida (via Rear Naked Choke, in overtime)
• Aaron Tiegs defeats Guilherme Vasconcelos (via Lapel Choke, in overtime)
• Cris Lencioni defeats Kevin Lee (via Escape Time, in overtime)
• Julianna Miller defeats Tara Larosa (via Escape Time, in overtime)
• Kyle Chambers defeats Tanner Weisegram (via Escape Time, in overtime)

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SUG 28: UNDERCARD

• Matt Ferraiolo defeats Mikey Gonzalez (via Face Crank, in overtime)
• Phelan Carron defeats Morgan Matuizek (via Escape Time, in overtime)
• Charlie Gilpin defeats Roman Wheeler (via Escape Time, in overtime)
• Reed Wallace defeats Ian King (via Triangle Choke)
• Jimmy Zeng defeats Caleb Stecker (via Heel Hook)

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