It was a mixed bag for the professional mixed martial arts fighters trying their hand at elite submission grappling. For those like Vinny Magalhaes - a decorated grappler before he became an MMA fighter - the day was hugely successful. In the +99kg division, Magalhaes advanced to the semifinals, winning both of the days matches by submission. He submitted Paul Ardilia in the first round, following it up with a twister of Rodrigo Artilheiro in the quarterfinals. The Brazilian faces Fabricio Werdum training partner Orlando Sanchez on Sunday.
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson did not fare so well.