Charles Gilpin

The submission grappling event created by Chael Sonnen, Submission Underground, returns for its 19th event and the final for 2020 with a barn burner of jiu-jitsu matches from Oregon. The line-up is peppered with UFC fighters including Donald Cerrone, Rafael dos Anjos, Felicia Spencer and Anthony “Rumble” Johnson amongst former fighters and Bellator standouts.

Mason Fowler will be defending his belt for the third time against Bellator heavyweight champion and former light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader. A former NCAA wrestling standout, Bader presents a different challenge than previous defenses. Also on the card, Craig Jones will face Vinny Magalhaes, who are both decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, along with former judo Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii. Fowler won all of his previous defenses in the overtime ruleset.

Submission Underground 26 takes place on August 13, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.

Submission Underground 23 takes place on May 23, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.

Submission Underground 13 took place Sunday, April 26, 2020 with 10 fights in Portland, Oregon

Submission Underground 14 took place Sunday, May 31, 2020 with 10 fights in Portland, Oregon.

Submission Underground 28 took place Sunday, October 31, 2021 with 10 fights in Portland, Oregon.