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Chael Sonnen: The Desire Is Still There, So Is My UFC Contract’
“The desire was still there. I love to compete. Even now I look forward to competing and it’s a lot of fun. I don’t know if it’s something that ever goes away. I’ll tell you something that does go away, is the desire to train. It’s really, really hard and it’s depressing. There were […]
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Sonnen Wants Wanderlei In Metamoris, Waiting For Silva To Accept
“I think it could happen. I know that the invitation has been extended to him, and I know we’re just waiting to hear back from him. Metamoris was a lot of fun. Everybody watches it and it’s one of those deals that MMA fans, wrestling fans and jiu-jitsu fans all come together for. But, yes, […]
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Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Possible For Metamoris Event
Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva were originally scheduled to fight under the UFC banner earlier this year, however after Wanderlei Silva evaded NSAC drug-testing officials, he was put on the sidelines, and Chael Sonnen was paired with Vitor Belfort. Leading up to Sonnen and Vitor’s fight at UFC 175, Sonnen failed a pair of drug […]
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Sonnen Forgives Wanderlei
Chael Sonnen has officially retired from MMA, and after a match against Andre Galvao in Metamoris, Sonnen is preparing to step into the booth to call the Battlegrounds fights on October 3rd. Prior to a pair of failed drug tests that led to his retirement, Sonnen was scheduled to fight Wanderlei Silva, who also failed […]
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Wanderlei Admits Producers Told Him To “Heat Things Up” On TUF
Recently retired Wanderlei Silva is continuing to speak out against the UFC, saying that the production team may have pointed him towards starting a brawl against Chael Sonnen. Wanderlei spoke with Band Television about the incident. “A producer said to me: ‘Look, we reached the seventh episode and things got cold. You could heat things […]
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UFC Brass: Out Of Competition Drug Testing To Ramp Up In 2015
UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Mark Ratner is increasing his work to clean up the sport of MMA. The UFC has seen an increase in out-of competition drug testing lately, and has found great success in doing so, catching many fighters abusing banned substances, namely Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva. Ratner spoke with Ariel […]
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NSAC deciding whether or not to move ahead complaint against Silva
The NSAC is in the process of deciding whether or not to move ahead with a disciplinary complaint against Wanderlei Silva. The news comes shortly after Silva’s lawyer, Ross Goodman, filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on the grounds that the NSAC had no jurisdiction over the fighter when it randomly drug tested Silva […]
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Jim Ross Prepares For MMA Broadcasting Debut
Longtime WWE commentator Jim Ross, known as J.R. for short, is gearing up for his debut into the world of Mixed Martial Arts commentating. JR was released from his contract by the WWE over a year ago, and has made public his desire to call MMA fights. BattleGrounds MMA gave Ross the opportunity, and invited […]
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PHOTO | Sonnen With The Troops
Current SEAL class on base in San Diego. #truewarriors http://t.co/HgtGx0HlkL pic.twitter.com/ZHzJ4DmfqV — chael sonnen (@sonnench) September 15, 2014 Retired UFC fighter, Chael Sonnen spent some time on base in San Diego recently. Chael Sonnen retired after going just 3-4 in his last seven bouts. However, three of those losses were in title fights, two to […]
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PHOTO | Wanderlei Silva Taking Flying Classes
Watch out Chael Sonnen, Wanderlei Silva is taking flying lessons to get his pilots license. Silva captured the moment on his official Instagram page, along with the caption: Today I make my first class to pilot!! Hoje fiz minha primeira aula de pilotagem muito interessante adorei,aí só vai faltar comprar o avião!!! Kkkk Silva hasn’t […]
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SCUFFLE! – Harsh Words From Bisping Get Rockhold Heated
UFC Fighters Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold have a “discussion”. This is unedited and close to a fight breaking out! Captured in the spare of the moment as they were taking pictures
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#TBT – Old School Chael and Hendo
Before they were two of MMA’s biggest starts, Chael Sonnen and Dan Henderson were teammates and training partners.
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Watch Today’s ‘Bisping vs. Rockhold’ Press-Conference Live on BJPENN.COM (9PM ET)
Watch the ticket on-sale press conference for UFC Fight Night Sydney, live Wednesday, September 10 at 9pm/6pm ETPT.
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Chael Sonnen On The Evolution Of His Gangster
“I got hit with a PED charge and a criminal charge in the same month. The whole ‘silly me’ defense is a pretty good one. When you go, ‘Listen, I didn’t know. I didn’t know the rules.’ That works. That’s a good, solid defense. One time. I needed it twice in the same month. So […]
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Chael Sonnen Awarded BJJ Purple Belt
The new “Face of Jiu Jitsu”, Mr. Chael P. Sonnen just received his first belt promotion. Check it: The face of BJJ just got his purple belt. http://t.co/gLzG6suU8y pic.twitter.com/bcR1m4Fmtw — chael sonnen (@sonnench) September 5, 2014
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Bisping-Dana Hash Out Rockhold Bout On Live TV
UFC President Dana White and Michael Bisping take to the spot on FOX Sports 1 to hash out a deal for a Bisping vs. Rockhold bout.
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HE’S BACK! Sonnen Books New Broadcasting Gig Alongside WWE Legend
Two consummate performers in WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross and recently retired UFC superstar Chael Sonnen have teamed up to form what is bound to be one of the most memorable commentary teams in sports entertainment history, and will call the world-class Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) action on the LIVE pay-per-view telecast of BattleGrounds […]
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Dana To Fighters: ‘Don’t try to be like Chael & Conor if you don’t have “it”‘
“I think that guys just shouldn’t try. Chael had it. Conor McGregor has it. This guy can fight and talk. I think some of the guys that can’t talk as well as others think they have to talk more. No you don’t. You need to be a great fighter. As long as you’re a great […]
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Chael Sonnen Completes The Ice Bucket Challenge – WOW!
ALS just got a Gangster wet …@LukeBarnatt @IAmJericho @heylandsberg @TGILaura @THEmikeinindy @steveaustinBSR http://t.co/i1pwGwWhI6 — chael sonnen (@sonnench) August 21, 2014 The Oregon Gangster, Mr. Chael P. Sonnen has completed the ALS ice bucket challenge, and he might have taken the cake. You’re going to have to follow the link in his tweet to get to […]
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REPLAY! ‘Metamoris 4: Sonnen vs. Galvao’ Full Event Highlights
If you missed this month’s highly anticipated Metamoris 4 event, here’s the highlights. Enjoy! Looking for more Metamoris replays? Click HERE!
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QUICK TWITT | Chael Sonnen Takes Credit For Catching War Machine
Oregon’s own, Chael P. Sonnen is taking credit for the capture of wanted fugitive, War Machine. The retired UFC competitor, stated, I caught War Machine. — chael sonnen (@sonnench) August 15, 2014
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WWE Wants Sonnen If TNA Makes Him An Offer
With his career in prize-fighting on the shelf, and his gig at FOX out-the-door, Chael P. Sonnen finds himself in an interesting predicament. He’s got fans, charisma, value, and no place to use it. During a recent talk on the “Talk is Jericho” podcast, Chael broke down how his pro-wrestling negotiations are going. Check it: […]
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Sonnen: “I tried to game the system”
“I didn’t think I’d be tested for another 44 days.” “I was hit on a surprise test that was 44 days before a fight. Generally in our business we’re tested fight night, so whatever it is you’re doing or you’re not doing, you gotta show up clean on fight day. When I talk about being […]
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Aldo: McGregor Is The New Sonnen
Conor McGregor has earned his nickname “Notorious”. The Irish native is constantly in MMA headlines for calling out and badmouthing fighters. Normally his rants are targeted at top 10 featherweight fighters, namely champion Jose Aldo, who doesn’t impress McGregor. Aldo fired back at McGregor today in an interview with Globo.com, as translated by Bloodyelbow.com saying: […]
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QUICK TWITT | Chael Sonnen: ‘I Remain undefeated’
Following a 14-minute grappling exchange in the Metamoris 4 main event last weekend, former UFC mouthpiece Chael P. Sonnen had just one quick comment to make. I remain undefeated — chael sonnen (@sonnench) August 10, 2014 Of course, ‘The Oregon Gangster’ ended up losing his pro-grappling debut via submission to Andre Galvao, but I guess […]
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Chael Sonnen To Compete In Metamoris Despite NSAC Threats – Says Gangsters Always Back It Up
Chalk on up for ‘The Bad Guys’. Chael Sonnen will compete at this weekend’s Metamoris event, despite being threatened not to by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Chael Sonnen is currently serving a two-year ban from combat sports, however Grappling doesn’t fall under the commissions jurisdiction. Sonnen himself took to twitter with an update: When a […]
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POLL | Who’s More “Gangster” – Chael Sonnen, Jon Jones, Or The Diaz Brothers?
With all the recent events, MMA’s most gangster(ish) fighters are running out of control. Chael Sonnen, the self-proclaimed “Oregon Gangster” has been popped for five different illegal drugs and suspended for two years. Jon Jones mugged Daniel Cormier inside the MGM Grand Lobby in front of hundreds of MMA fans. The Diaz brothers. Who’s more […]
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Sonnen Asked Randy Couture To Fill In At Metamoris 4
Chael Sonnen had moved on from MMA and was set to face Andre Galvao at Metamoris 4 this Saturday, all seemed right with the world (sort of). That is until the NSAC decided to step in and try to block Sonnen from competing at the event, saying Metamoris fell under his MMA suspension, and threatened […]