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Chael Sonnen’s grappling series returns this weekend with an event featuring former UFC light heavyweight and ADCC champion Vinny Magalhaes against Polaris champ Craig Jones. Starting at 6pm Eastern, 3pm Pacific.
MMA may be largely absent from the combat sports calendar during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But, for those still hunting for a combat sports fix, Chael Sonnen’s Submission underground is here to help.
Starting at 6pm Eastern, live on Fight Pass, Submission Underground 13 features a main event bout with ADCC champion – and UFC & PFL veteran – Vinny Magalhaes taking on Polaris champion and top flight international grappling competitor Craig Jones. The card also features longtime UFC welterweight Jake Ellenberger, against Brazilian RFA & WSOF vet Gabriel Checco. And 10th Planet black belt Richie Martinez taking on Paige VanZant’s other half, Austin Vanderford.
The full card is 8 bouts deep, and should provide plenty of top flight grappling action. Here’s the full lineup:
Craig Jones vs. Vinny Magalhaes
Richie Martinez vs. Austin Vanderford
Gabriel Checco vs. Jake Ellenberger
Jake Smith vs. Charles Gilpin
Nick Maximov vs. Joe Baize
Don Stoner vs. Alexander Larmey
Ethan Crelinstein vs. Andrew Alexander
Cris Lencioni vs. Austin Daffron