The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community widely disagreed with the NSAC because grappling is not MMA per se .
It was rumored by many that this match would not happen due to the Nevada State Athletic Commission threatening to fine Chael Sonnen $250,000 if he publicly grappled against Andre Galvao .
The Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community widely disagreed with the Nevada State Athletic Commission because grappling is not MMA per se .
It was rumored by many that this match would not happen due to the Nevada State Athletic Commission threatening to fine Chael Sonnen $250,000 if he publicly grappled against Andre Galvao .