Category: Chael Sonnen

  • VIDEO | Chael Sonnen breaks down Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier II

    VIDEO | Chael Sonnen breaks down Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier II

    https://youtu.be/Mu-3ASin8v0 At UFC 200, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will have their highly anticipated rematch for the undisputed UFC light heavyweight championship on arguably the biggest fight card in UFC history. Ahead of the fight, the MMA community seems to be split down the middle in regards to who will win the fight. While Jones […]

  • Chael Sonnen confident Fedor Emelianenko will sign with the UFC

    Chael Sonnen confident Fedor Emelianenko will sign with the UFC

    Earlier this month, MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko returned to the cage once again. Emelianenko fought former UFC heavyweight Fabio Maldonado in Russia in what turned out to be an extremely back and forth fight. After being rocked in the first round, and nearly finished, Emelianenko managed to win the next 2 rounds en route to […]

  • VIDEO | Chael Sonnen on Brock Lesnar’s USADA exemption

    VIDEO | Chael Sonnen on Brock Lesnar’s USADA exemption

    https://youtu.be/zqhFUbSan2M Former UFC title contender turned MMA analyst Chael Sonnen always has his insightful take on the game. In the video above, Sonnen talks about Brock Lesnar’s U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) exemption from the four-month period of random drug testing prior to competition. Sonnen makes it clear that Lesnar is not completely waived from USADA […]

  • Wanderlei Silva challenges Chael Sonnen to a fight

    Wanderlei Silva challenges Chael Sonnen to a fight

    Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen was a recent guest on The MMA Hour where he told Ariel Helwani that he personally saved ‘TUF Brazil 3’ by showing opposing coach Wanderlei Silva his bank account. “The Axe Murderer” denied Sonnen’s recent claims in a video posted to Facebook, where he credited his coach Rafael Cordeiro […]

  • Chael Sonnen blasts Jacare Souza for turning down title fight

    Chael Sonnen blasts Jacare Souza for turning down title fight

    It wasn’t too long ago that former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman withdrew from his UFC 199 rematch with Luke Rockhold for the middleweight title. Immediately there was a debate as to whether Jacare Souza or Michael Bisping would get to step in on short notice and fight Luke Rockhold. Unfortunately for Jacare, he would […]

  • VIDEO | Chael Sonnen tells a story of his ‘d*ck’ move to shut Wanderlei Silva up

    VIDEO | Chael Sonnen tells a story of his ‘d*ck’ move to shut Wanderlei Silva up

    Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva had a huge rivalry back when they were both fighting in the UFC. The two former coaches of TUF Brazil 3 were scheduled to fight at the finale but both Silva and Sonnen were suspended by the Nevada Athletic Commission prior to the bout taking place as Silva evaded a […]

  • Chael Sonnen wants 3rd fight with Anderson Silva?

    Chael Sonnen wants 3rd fight with Anderson Silva?

    While Chael Sonnen has continually shut down rumors of a return to MMA in July once his suspension is up, that hasn’t stopped the former title challenger from weighing in on the current state of the UFC’s middleweight division. Sonnen spoke on a recent episode of The MMA Hour, where he said the current UFC […]

  • Chael Sonnen would “love to kick Georges’ a**”

    Chael Sonnen would “love to kick Georges’ a**”

    While Chael Sonnen has remained adamant in regards to his retirement from the sport of Mixed Martial Arts, many believe that Sonnen will return to the Octagon once his suspension is up in July of 2016. Given when his suspension will be up, many believe that Sonnen could be making his return to MMA at […]

  • Chael Sonnen: ‘I would love to kick Georges St-Pierre’s *ss’

    Chael Sonnen: ‘I would love to kick Georges St-Pierre’s *ss’

    Chael Sonnen’s suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission will be up in July as his two-year ban from competition comes to an end. While Sonnen told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s MMA Hour that he does not have any current plans of returning to MMA, he did give Helwani a list of opponents that he would […]

  • Chael Sonnen says no way Conor McGregor would have been as big of a star back in the earlier days of the UFC

    Chael Sonnen says no way Conor McGregor would have been as big of a star back in the earlier days of the UFC

    Chael Sonnen feels that the UFC has gotten soft with how the biggest star in the promotion is a featherweight fighter. Sonnen spoke on the Three Amigos podcast recently about how “The Notorious” would not be the star he is back in his days of the UFC. “Today, they’re just a bunch of punks. Man, […]

  • Chael Sonnen: Conor wanted to fight ‘Bendo’ under the ‘McGregor Promotions’ banner

    Chael Sonnen: Conor wanted to fight ‘Bendo’ under the ‘McGregor Promotions’ banner

    https://youtu.be/37ZRSxhC9RM In the above video former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen discusses the fallout between the UFC and it’s current featherweight champion Conor McGregor. “The Notorious” was expected to rematch Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout at July’s UFC 200 event, however after Conor refused to attend the UFC’s media tour, the promotion opted to […]

  • VIDEO | Chael Sonnen: Yoel Romero isn’t juicing, neither is Conor McGregor

    VIDEO | Chael Sonnen: Yoel Romero isn’t juicing, neither is Conor McGregor

    https://youtu.be/DNuncFPaf90 Going into UFC 196, Nate Diaz caught UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor off guard as he accused the featherweight champ of taking steroids. McGregor, who was tied for the most tested athlete by USADA in 2015, immediately stood up from his seat and turned to Diaz to refute the claims with quite a bit […]

  • VIDEO | Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping grappling match from URFight

    VIDEO | Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping grappling match from URFight

    https://youtu.be/X5YKbkZgkRE This past weekend, UFC veterans Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping competed in a grappling match at URFight. Unlike Metamoris however, which is one long round, the grappling match between Sonnen and Bisping consisted of three 5 minute rounds. Jim Ross and Rampage Jackson were on hand for commentary for the match, which you can […]

  • Chael Sonnen vs. Nick Diaz almost happened this weekend

    Chael Sonnen vs. Nick Diaz almost happened this weekend

    This Sunday, former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen returns to the mats when he grapples with top ranked UFC middleweight Michael Bisping at UR Fight. The event is more likely than not, unlike anything fight fans have ever witnessed. Also on the card, Roy Jones Jr. will box a fan, Kurt Angle will have a […]

  • Chael Sonnen speaks about UFC return rumors

    Chael Sonnen speaks about UFC return rumors

    While Chael Sonnen hasn’t competed inside the Octagon since his TKO loss to Rashad Evans at UFC 167 in November of 2013, there has been much speculation as to whether or not Sonnen would return to the Octagon once his 2-year suspension is up. With UFC 200 rapidly approaching, many guessed that Sonnen would make […]

  • Chael Sonnen: Nate Diaz was 14-15 pounds heavier than Conor McGregor at UFC 196

    Chael Sonnen: Nate Diaz was 14-15 pounds heavier than Conor McGregor at UFC 196

    Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen claims that Nate Diaz was a lot heavier than Conor McGregor when the two squared off in the main event of UFC 196 this past Saturday. Here is what the “American Gangster” had to say during his most recent “You’re Welcome” podcast episode: “It was really quite incredible. I thought […]

  • The return of Chael Sonnen?

    The return of Chael Sonnen?

    While Chael Sonnen may have formally retired from MMA back in 2014 prior to being suspended for 2 years by the NSAC, talks of a ‘Chael Sonnen return’ have always been a subject of interest to the MMA community. While many believed that Sonnen would return when his suspension was up on July 23rd of […]

  • VIDEO | Chael Sonnen discusses Conor McGregor’s dominance, and more!

    VIDEO | Chael Sonnen discusses Conor McGregor’s dominance, and more!

    https://youtu.be/ikI16vTaeoQ Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen may currently be retired from MMA, however Sonnen has continued to be an active figure in the MMA world through his podcast, as well as his analyst role with ESPN. Ahead of UFC 196, where Conor McGregor will fight Nate Diaz, and Holly Holm will fight Miesha Tate, […]

  • VIDEO | Chael Sonnen weighs in on Michael Bisping vs. Anderson Silva

    VIDEO | Chael Sonnen weighs in on Michael Bisping vs. Anderson Silva

    https://youtu.be/vdMNK-ynCac Saturday, in the ‘UFC London’ main event, Michael Bisping and Anderson Silva fought their hearts out for 5 rounds. Ultimately, the judges scored the bout in favor of Michael Bisping, giving him the unanimous decision win. With that being said, many including UFC President Dana White, scored the bout in favor of Anderson Silva. […]

  • Michael Bisping vs. Chael Sonnen, Ken Shamrock vs. Dan Severn, Roy Jones Jr. vs. Fan

    Michael Bisping vs. Chael Sonnen, Ken Shamrock vs. Dan Severn, Roy Jones Jr. vs. Fan

    In what is likely the strangest combat sports card in the history of, well…combat sports, UR Fight is reportedly putting on a fight card that is leaving us scratching our heads. The event, which is scheduled for March 20th according to MMAWeekly will feature a grappling match between Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping, a MMA […]

  • Chael Sonnen Interviews Chad Mendes on fighting Rafael dos Anjos

    Chael Sonnen Interviews Chad Mendes on fighting Rafael dos Anjos

    https://youtu.be/4NJ-np-WS6o Chael Sonnen spoke with Chad Mendes about Conor McGregor’s upcoming title tilt with lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos. Mendes gives us his perspective on McGregor’s weight gain, advantages and disadvantages heading into UFC 196 Do you think Mendes has it right?

  • On This Day: Chael Sonnen defeats Nate Marquardt, becomes #1 contender

    On This Day: Chael Sonnen defeats Nate Marquardt, becomes #1 contender

    Nate Marquardt vs Chael Sonnen @ UFC 109 2010… by Jack-wilson-85 On this day in MMA history 6 years ago, Chael Sonnen fought Nate Marquardt on the main card of UFC 109. The winner of the fight got a title shot against Anderson Silva. Sonnen won the fight via unanimous decision and was awarded the […]

  • Chael Sonnen says he is a ‘huge supporter of Donald Trump’

    Chael Sonnen says he is a ‘huge supporter of Donald Trump’

    Chael Sonnen has never been one to shy away from his words or his opinion. The retired UFC veteran spoke with FOX Sports on the topic of politics and how he feels Donald Trump has changed the game. “I’m a huge supporter of Trump,” Sonnen told FOX Sports. “When people talk about him, I hear […]

  • Chael Sonnen joins Arnold Schwarzenegger on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ -Donating $250,000

    Chael Sonnen joins Arnold Schwarzenegger on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ -Donating $250,000

    Chael Sonnen hasn’t competed professionally since 2013 after a two year ban was handed down to him for PED usage. Since then the former title contender has made many attempts to make good on his doping violations. One of the ways Sonnen is shinning up the image is donating $250,000 to his favorite charity if […]

  • On This Day: Chael Sonnen delivers one of the greatest post-fight speeches ever

    On This Day: Chael Sonnen delivers one of the greatest post-fight speeches ever

    On this day 4 years ago Chael Sonnen fought Michael Bisping in Chicago Illinois in the co-main event of ‘UFC on FOX: Evans vs. Davis’. With the win over Bisping, Sonnen earned himself a rematch with Anderson Silva after nearly ending the reign of ‘The Spider’ at UFC 117 in 2010. Following the win over […]