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“BIGFOOT”: Anderson is ‘absolutely’ innocent
Former UFC title challenger Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva is ‘absolutely sure’ that fellow Brazilian and former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is not guilty of anything. As a matter of fact, Silva believes that it is likely the doctor who is to blame and that “The Spider” was the ‘victim’ in this doping. His words (via […]
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BREAKING: NSAC Attempting To Block Sonnen From Competing At Metamoris
Last month the NSAC suspended Chael Sonnen for two years after two failed drug tests. However the NSAC never barred Sonnen from competing in his grappling match against Andre Galvao at Metamoris 4 later this month. Today news has surfaced that the NSAC is attempting to block Chael Sonnen from competing in his headlining match […]
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Chael Sonnen Must Testify Under Oath At NSAC Hearing
Chael Sonnen’s ongoing troubles with the NSAC continue. After an initial hearing, it was announced that Sonnen would have a hearing at a later date, where he could formally appeal his suspension. Today the Nevada Deputy Attorney General spoke to MMAJunkie.com about the situation via email. “Mr. Sonnen must personally appear and testify under oath […]
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NSAC Amends Complaint Against Sonnen, Faces $250,000 Fine
Chael Sonnen retired last month following a failed drug test for drugs that helped him transition off TRT. After Sonnen’s retirement it was announced that he had failed another drug test prior to the one that was announced. There was an NSAC hearing for several fighters, including Wanderlei Silva, during which Sonnen was suspended until […]
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Chael Sonnen “Laying Low” Post Retirement
UFC middleweight, and two time title challenger Chael Sonnen has apparently been “laying low” and enjoying his money according to UFC President Dana White, who spoke with Sonnen recently. Dana told media members about the conversation during the UFC 175 post fight press conference saying: “He apologized, and he’s going to live his life, and […]
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Dana White Willing To Give Sonnen Another Chance
UFC President Dana White spoke to Heidi Fang with MMA Fight Corner to talk about Chael Sonnen being cut from the UFC, and how if Sonnen plays his cards right, the UFC President would be willing to give Sonnen another shot. Quotes come courtesy of mixedmartialarts.com “What is your stance on everything that has happened […]
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Dana White: Cutting Sonnen Was ‘Something We Had To Do’
UFC President Dana White joined America’s Pregame to talk about cutting Chael Sonnen from the UFC and from Fox broadcasting. Check out the full interview below:
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Chael Sonnen Speaks About Failed Drug Test (Video)
Chael Sonnen took to America’s Pregame on Fox Sports 1 to explain why he failed his drug test. Check out the full interview below. Chael Sonnen explains his positive drug test: “There is a huge distinction between illegal versus banned. These are perfectly legal substances. These are not performance-enhancing drugs. These are not anabolics. These […]
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BREAKING | Chael Sonnen Fails Random Drug Test, Will Not Fight Belfort At UFC 175
Chael Sonnen has failed a random drug test and will no longer fight Vitor Belfort at UFC 175 according to NSAC chairman Francisco Aguilar, who confirmed the drug test results with ESPN.com. The UFC had the following to say on the matter: “UFC officials acknowledge irregularities in a recent random test. Chael is planning on […]