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Chael Sonnen Surprised to Learn You Can Fracture Your Penis: “There’s no bone in there.”

Chael Sonnen Surprised to Learn You Can Fracture Your Penis: "There’s no bone in there." Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen is surprised to learn that a penis can, in fact, be fractured. Brazil’s…

Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen is surprised to learn that a penis can, in fact, be fractured. Brazil’s Mateus Mendonca recently fractured his penis in training and warned others about wearing a cup in training.

Mateus Mendonca Fractured Penis

Recently, former UFC prospect Mateus Mendonca experienced an unusual and severe injury during training. The 25-year-old Brazilian fighter suffered a fractured penis while practicing jiu-jitsu. Mendonca initially didn’t realize the extent of his injury. He only noticed the excruciating pain about a month after the incident occurred.

Following this bizarre and painful experience, Mendonca has taken it upon himself to issue a warning to other fighters and athletes. His aim is to raise awareness about the potential for such unusual injuries in combat sports training, particularly in grappling-heavy disciplines like jiu-jitsu.

Chael Sonnen Talks Fractured Penises

On a recent episode of his podcast, Chael Sonnen discussed Mateus Mendonca’s current injury. He explained this was not an injury he was even aware of, he did not know that you can fracture your penis. Chael Sonnen explained:

“I also didn’t know that you could fracture a penis. There’s no bone in there, to my knowledge. And there are certain things you’d rush to the doctor to fix, but there are also certain things you wouldn’t want to go to the doctor for because you wouldn’t really know how to explain it—or you’d try to heal it at home. That sounds like what happened here.

“Can’t do anything for two months. He’s at home, not training, just at home with his broken penis. It was fractured in jiu-jitsu with a technique I’ve never been shown. That’s terrible. I want him to feel better, and I want his message to get out so nobody else fractures their penis. His message was simple: If you’re doing jiu-jitsu, wear a cup so you don’t fracture your penis.”

What is a Fractured Penis?

A penis fracture is a serious urological emergency that occurs when there is a traumatic rupture of the tunica albuginea, the tough fibrous sheath surrounding the erectile tissue of the penis. Despite its name, it doesn’t involve an actual bone fracture, as the penis contains no bones. It has more to do with a sudden impact or blunt trauma causing a forceful bending resulting in serious injury.

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Chael Sonnen Surprised to Learn You Can Fracture Your Penis: “There’s no bone in there.”

Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen is surprised to learn that a penis can, in fact, be fractured. Brazil’s…

Mateus Mendonca Fractured Penis

Chael Sonnen Talks Fractured Penises

“I also didn’t know that you could fracture a penis. There’s no bone in there, to my knowledge. And there are certain things you’d rush to the doctor to fix, but there are also certain things you wouldn’t want to go to the doctor for because you wouldn’t really know how to explain it—or you’d try to heal it at home. That sounds like what happened here.

“Can’t do anything for two months. He’s at home, not training, just at home with his broken penis. It was fractured in jiu-jitsu with a technique I’ve never been shown. That’s terrible. I want him to feel better, and I want his message to get out so nobody else fractures their penis. His message was simple: If you’re doing jiu-jitsu, wear a cup so you don’t fracture your penis.”

What is a Fractured Penis?

Chael Sonnen Surprised to Learn You Can Fracture Your Penis: “There’s no bone in there.”

Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen is surprised to learn that a penis can, in fact, be fractured. Brazil’s…

Mateus Mendonca Fractured Penis

Chael Sonnen Talks Fractured Penises

“I also didn’t know that you could fracture a penis. There’s no bone in there, to my knowledge. And there are certain things you’d rush to the doctor to fix, but there are also certain things you wouldn’t want to go to the doctor for because you wouldn’t really know how to explain it—or you’d try to heal it at home. That sounds like what happened here.

“Can’t do anything for two months. He’s at home, not training, just at home with his broken penis. It was fractured in jiu-jitsu with a technique I’ve never been shown. That’s terrible. I want him to feel better, and I want his message to get out so nobody else fractures their penis. His message was simple: If you’re doing jiu-jitsu, wear a cup so you don’t fracture your penis.”

What is a Fractured Penis?

Female Fighter of the Year – LowKick MMA 2024 Awards – Dakota Ditcheva

Dakota Ditcheva’s 2024 will be remembered as a historic year for one of women’s MMA’s most impressive talents. The…

Dakota Ditcheva’s 2024 will be remembered as a historic year for one of women’s MMA’s most impressive talents. The 26-year-old British fighter solidified her place among the sport’s elite by claiming the PFL Women’s Flyweight World Championship in November, defeating former UFC contender Taila Santos via second-round TKO. The first to ever stop Santos.

Female Fighter of the Year – LowKick MMA 2024 Awards – Dakota Ditcheva

Dakota Ditcheva’s victory was historic, making her the youngest PFL world champion at just 26 years and 4 months old. She also became the first fighter to win both a PFL regional title, securing the 2023 PFL Europe crown, and a PFL World Title. Winning all of these matchups by way of KO/TKO. She grew up training Muay Thai and kickboxing from her mother, Lisa Howarth, who herself was a world champion in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and Karate.

Her championship campaign in 2024 was nothing short of dominant. Dakota Ditcheva’s path to gold included wins over Lisa Mauldin, Chelsea Hackett, and Jena Bishop, winning most of these by knockout. The final victory against Santos stood out as particularly impressive, as Ditcheva became the first fighter to finish the durable Brazilian veteran.

‘Dangerous’ Ditcheva has lived up to her moniker, extending her undefeated record to 14-0, with an astonishing 12 wins by knockout.

Ditcheva began her combat sports journey at just four years old and went on to win gold at the 2016 IFMA Muay Thai World Championships as an amateur. Training out of Manchester Top Team and supplementing her preparation with stints at American Top Team in Florida, Ditcheva has benefited from world-class coaching and training partners. Her rapid ascent in the PFL has drawn comparisons to the sport’s biggest stars, such as Ronda Rousey.

For now, Ditcheva remains the crown jewel of the PFL. Her 2024 campaign cemented her status as a legitimate world-class fighter. If this year is any indication, the future is exceedingly bright for the British phenom. Which is why she has been chosen as the Female Fighter of the Year in 2024 by LowKick MMA.

Female Fighter of the Year – LowKick MMA 2024 Awards – Dakota Ditcheva

Dakota Ditcheva’s 2024 will be remembered as a historic year for one of women’s MMA’s most impressive talents. The…

Female Fighter of the Year – LowKick MMA 2024 Awards – Dakota Ditcheva

‘Dangerous’ Ditcheva has lived up to her moniker, extending her undefeated record to 14-0, with an astonishing 12 wins by knockout.

Minowaman vs. Butterbean: 200 lb difference in This MMA Freakshow (and We Loved It)

The year was 2006. The event? PRIDE FC: Bushido 12. The matchup? Ikuhisa “Minowaman” Minowa versus Eric “Butterbean” Esch….

The year was 2006. The event? PRIDE FC: Bushido 12. The matchup? Ikuhisa “Minowaman” Minowa versus Eric “Butterbean” Esch. It was the kind of glorious, absurd spectacle that could only happen in the anything-goes world of mid-2000s Japanese MMA.

Minowaman vs. Butterbean

On one side stood Minowa, the fearless “Giant Killer,” weighing in at 198 pounds of scrappy brilliance. On the other side loomed Butterbean, the bowling ball-shaped boxing legend who tipped the scales at over 400 pounds. That’s right, this fight featured a jaw-dropping 200-pound weight difference. Think David vs. Goliath, but with more spandex and way more chaos.

When the bell rang, Minowa wasted no time in showing why he’s an MMA cult hero. He sprinted across the ring and dropkicked Butterbean square in the face like it was a WWE Royal Rumble. The crowd erupted. For good measure, he tried it again moments later, only to find himself pancaked on the mat under Butterbean’s sheer gravitational pull.
Butterbean, despite his mobility challenges, managed to use his bulk to gain top position. Things looked dicey for Minowa, as Butterbean’s mass seemed more like a geological event than a fighting style. But this wasn’t Minowa’s first time grappling with giants.

Using his superior grappling skills, Minowa deftly swept Butterbean, turning the tide in his favor. From there, it was classic Minowa: ground strikes, slick transitions, and an armbar that looked impossible but somehow worked. Butterbean tried to resist, but after 4 minutes and 25 seconds of the first round, he had no choice but to tap out.

The fight was everything fans loved about PRIDE. This was a fight, theater, comedy, and display of skill all rolled into one. Minowaman with his fearless approach and pro-wrestling-inspired flair, cemented his status as a true fan favorite. Butterbean, for his part, dusted himself off and went on to win his next two PRIDE bouts, finishing his MMA career with a respectable 17-10-1 record.

Minowaman vs. Butterbean may not go down in history as the most competitive fight, but it was pure entertainment. A freakshow match in the best possible way. PRIDE gave us fights no one else would, and for that, we’re forever grateful.