Chael Sonnen's grappling event Submission Underground returns to FloGrappling on Sunday, Oct. 1. Here are five reasons why you can't miss it. 

5. It features some of the best up-and-coming West Coast talent

Submission Underground goes down in Portland, Oregon. There is no shortage of high-level grapplers from the area, but they often don't get as much exposure as others in places such as California or the East Coast. SUG gives competitors an opportunity to show off their stuff in front of friends, family and fans around the world. 

4. It's great for fans of MMA and grappling alike

Chael's reputation and reach in the MMA industry means he can get fighters on the phone and into the ring. Stars like Jon Jones, Miesha Tate, Dan Henderson, Urijah Faber, Jake Shields, Vinny Magalhaes and more have all competed on the yellow canvas, and the latest big names to debut on SUG will be UFC vets Sarah Kaufman and Phil Baroni, grappling Amanda Diggins and AJ Agazarm respectively. 

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3. SUG5 has a history of spectacular submissions

Flying triangles? Brutal leglocks? Yep, SUG has got 'em. Who knows what to expect at SUG5. 

2. Drama? There's always plenty of drama

The rules used at SUG mean there will always be a definitive winner declared. With no points during regulation period, in the event of no submission they move into intensely-fought overtime rounds that are always compelling viewing. 


​AJ Agazarm (left) gets held back by Chael Sonnen from going at it with Dillon Danis. 

1. We may just see AJ Agazarm and Phil Baroni comes to blows

Never one to shy away from a knock-down, drag-out affair, AJ Agazarm loves to turn up the heat in his grappling matches and uses his wrestling background to get in people's faces and bully them around. Baroni, a self-admitted hothead who says there's "nobody dirtier" than he will absolutely rise to the challenge and gives back whatever AJ throws at him. It could start with clubbing neckties and fast become face slaps (or worse) For that reason alone, this match is a must-see! 

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How to Watch Submission Underground 5

On TV: Now available on Roku and Apple TV 4 -- download the FloSports app today.
STREAMING: Available only on FloGrappling via monthly or yearly memberships. A yearly FloPRO subscription provides access to ALL FloSports sites. SIGN UP HERE

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