Chael Sonnen: “Making Kids Cut Weight For Wrestling Is Abuse”
Dec 02, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen is urging the wrestling community to reject the practice of weight cutting among children. The moment that pushed Sonnen to speak out came during a youth tournament in Tulsa, Oklahoma....
(WATCH) Craig Jones Puts Chael Sonnen To Sleep Twice With Buggy Choke At CJI 2
Sep 01, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen stepped in on short notice to replace Gable Steveson at Craig Jones Invitational 2 in Las Vegas – and gave the crowd a memorable spectacle against Craig Jones. The match was set for...
Craig Jones vs. Chael Sonnen 2 Set For CJI 2 Superfight
Aug 29, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Craig Jones will now face Chael Sonnen in a rematch at CJI 2, stepping in after Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson pulled out less than a week before the event due to injury! Sonnen accepted the...
Chael Sonnen Discusses If Khamzat Chimaev’s BJJ Black Belt Promotion Came Too Early
Aug 20, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Khamzat Chimaev left Chicago with more than just UFC gold – he also walked away with a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. After dominating Dricus Du Plessis for nearly five rounds at UFC 319, pinning...
Chael Sonnen Criticizes Jiu-Jitsu’s ‘Marketing Approach’: “Trying To Convince The World…”
Jan 08, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
In a recent podcast, Chael Sonnen offered a critique of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu’s traditional beliefs about technique versus strength… While addressing what he believes are the sport’s...
Chael Sonnen Praises Gordon Ryan’s PED Admission: “Strength Matters”
Jan 05, 2025BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen recently weighed in on Gordon Ryan’s controversial statements about performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Sonnen began by highlighting the structural challenges...
Chael Sonnen Admits He Lied About Being A BJJ Black Belt
Nov 15, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen recently admitted to fabricating claims about being a BJJ black belt early in his career. With a professional debut dating back to 1997, Sonnen came up during a time when the sport of...
Chael Sonnen Admits to Falsely Claiming a BJJ Black Belt: “I Needed to Sell It”
Nov 12, 2024BJJEE
Chael Sonnen, never one to shy away from controversy or colorful storytelling, recently revealed on his show, Beyond the Fight, a moment that left both fans and fighters talking. During an episode,...
It’s Official: Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen Boxing Match Announced For June 15
May 21, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will step into the boxing ring on June 15 in Sao Paulo, Brazil! However, it will be for an exhibition match, not a professional bout. The exhibition match will take...
Chael Sonnen Thinks He Shouldn’t Be In UFC Hall Of Fame: “I Don’t Think So”
May 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
At UFC 300, Chael Sonnen was treated to an unexpected surprise… When the promotion revealed that his legendary clash with Anderson Silva at UFC 117 would be a part of the Hall of Fame this...
Chael Sonnen Claims He Was Offered $2M To Fight Mike Tyson
Mar 10, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
The fight community is still excited and talking about the announcement of Jake Paul’s upcoming boxing match with Mike Tyson. And, amidst this excitement, UFC legend Chael Sonnen shared an...
Chael Sonnen Roasts Jon Jones: “There’s A Level Of Stupid That’s Hard To Achieve”
Feb 14, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Jon Jones recently disclosed his decision to decline a headline spot at the much-anticipated UFC 300 event, due to an incomplete recovery from a torn pectoral muscle sustained in October 2023. And,...
Chael Sonnen Suggests That Khabib Nurmagomedov Might Return At UFC 300
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Despite the star-filled lineup for UFC 300, could it be the case that the event will be even grander… Could it be the case that none other than Khabib Nurmagomedov will make his return –...
Chael Sonnen: “Every Grappling Event Should Have The Same Rules”
Jan 13, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Submission grappling is becoming increasingly popular… But what stands in its way to even bigger growth and popularity? Well, Chael Sonnen believes that one of the obstacles is that the rules...
Chael Sonnen Doesn’t Think Sambo Is Real: “I Think Jiu-Jitsu Wins”
Dec 27, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen is well-known for speaking his mind, often times without a filter. For example, if someone were to ask him if BJJ or Sambo is better, what do you think that Sonnen’s answer would...
Chael Sonnen Reveals The Funny Moment He Knew His Wife Was ‘The One’: “I Gave Her $500…”
Dec 22, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
MMA legend Chael Sonnen, known for his remarkable career in the UFC and honest commentary on everything MMA-related, recently shared a light-hearted anecdote about his wife, Brittany Smith –...
Chael Sonnen Shares Heartbreaking Reason He Wanted The Gordon Ryan vs Mason Fowler Match Booked
Dec 21, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen recently played an important role in setting up a highly anticipated match. This match, which was to feature grappling icons Gordon Ryan and Mason Fowler, was scheduled for the UFC Fight...
Chael Sonnen Criticizes “The Rock” For Steroid Use: “It Wouldn’t Be That Big Of A Deal If…”
Nov 23, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has found himself under scrutiny and criticism by none other than Chael Sonnen! And the accusation? Steroid use. Sonnen, a prominent figure in the UFC with three...
Chael Sonnen Talks About Submission Underground: “It’s An Open Wound”
Apr 12, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Did you know that Chael Sonnen is the man behind the spectacular Submission Underground (SUG) promotion? Yup, that’s right! However, the last Submission Underground event – SUG 29...
Chael Sonnen Shares Crafty Pick-Up Line He Used To Get His Wife’s Number
Apr 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If there’s one word that can describe Chael Sonnen, it would have to be: “original”. Be it in the octagon, with trash talk or whatever else, Sonnen always had an ace up his sleeve....
Chael Sonnen Defends Conor McGregor’s (Possible) PED Use: “They’re Not Banned In The Sport”
Mar 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Conor McGregor has put on a considerable amount of muscle after suffering a leg injury during his fight against Dustin Poirier, all the way back in July 2021. And yes – many people in the MMA...
Chael Sonnen Opens Up About PED Use: “The Recovery Was Incredible”
Mar 17, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Chael Sonnen is an ex UFC fighter and, a lot of people would argue, one of the best entertainers today. He is know for his hot takes, funny anecdotes, but also for being straightforward – such...
Chael Sonnen: ‘Gordon Ryan Should NOT Go To MMA’
Jan 01, 2023BJJEE
Given that he’s arguably the best no-gi submission grappler of all time, many fans worldwide wonder whether or not Gordon Ryan will make the jump into MMA sometime in the future. And, well,...
Chael Sonnen Talks Kade Ruotolo’s Upcoming ONE Match: “It Adds To The Legacy Of His Mentor, Andre Galvao”
Oct 21, 2022BJJEE1 Admin
The first-ever ONE Championship Lightweight Submission Grappling world championship title match is taking place soon, with Kade Ruotolo facing the 4x Sambo world champion Uali Kurzhev. Kade is the...
