Chael Sonnen’s SUG 10 took place yesterday and was packed with some top tier talent featuring UFC legends, as well as grappling phenoms. Chael always seems to find a way to secure some of the top talent in the sport to step...

  Israel Adesanya achieved what he set out to achieve in the UFC in 7 ELECTRIC fights. If you knew about Adesanya before his UFC Tenure you probably aren’t all that surprised, considering his kickboxing credentials. But if you predicted the whirlwind rise...

  OK, GREAT…….BUT UFC 243 is TODAY. In Austrailia Robert Whittaker will be taking on Israel Adesanya in the main event. Let’s hear what Uncle Chale has to say about it!   As per usual, Chael has a unique and informative approach to...

  Chael Sonnen is the Bad Guy. He’s also got the biggest guns in West Linn, Oregon. You know who he is. What you might not know is he isn’t just a wrestler turned MMA legend. He also is in fact a Black...

One of the first things we learn as a white belt is how to pass the closed guard, either going over the legs with a knee slice pass or going under the legs with a stack pass.  There is obviously a huge importance...

"I will probably not live long enough to ever get my black belt. But I really deeply enjoy the process of sucking a little less at something every day.” ~Anthony Bourdain Every practitioner who steps on the mats has a dream. For some...

  Chael Sonnen has become a GO TO source for MMA analysis, behind the scenes scoops, and stellar stories of his past. Sonnen has recently left the MMA world, but is still highly active within the community. He still commentates for Bellator, runs...

The Anaconda choke is one of those essential moves in No Gi grappling.  However, it can also be a surprise tool when grappling in the gi. But, like many of those fundamental techniques, it’s one that we can fine-tune.  In the video below,...

  Chael Sonnen is officially retired. The self proclaimed “bad guy” made the announcement after his loss to Lyoto Machida at Bellator 222 at Madison Square Garden. Chael finished his illustrious career with a record of 30-17 having fought some of the ABSOLUTE...

  News broke earlier this week that Chael Sonnen’s next opponent would be Lyoto Machida. Sonnen is coming off of a loss against the legendary Fedor, but this time he is at a more natural weight class and has a little extra motivation...

Chael Sonnen's Gangster Grappling Techniques Come From The Mean Street of Linn, Oregon... Unless you have been living under a rock you probably know who Chael Sonnen is. Chael Sonnen is a UFC vet, currently competing in the heavy weight division of Bellator...

In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the mount position and taking the back are considered two of the most dominant positions to attack submissions from However both positions require a high level of control in order to prevent being counter by your opponent. Therefore, having...

3 High Level Techniques From Chael Sonnen Any seasoned grappler will tell you that no technique works 100 percent of the time. If you hesitate, even for a second or your position is not secure, it often ends in a failed technique. A...

Philosophy of Passing Guard to Attack by Chael Sonnen In the world of grappling and Mixed Martial Arts, there is no person quite like Chael Sonnen. Today we are going to explore Chael Sonnen’s philosophy for passing the guard in order to attack...

Anaconda Choke Leg Adjustment Thumb To Face by Chael Sonnen Are you familiar with the Anaconda choke? If you are new to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, you may not have been taught the anaconda choke just yet. Or, it may not even be a...