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Chael Sonnen

Nickname -- Birthdate 4/3/1977
Height / Weight 6'1" - 185 Place of Birth West Linn, Oregon, United States

UFC on Fox 2 Results: Chael Sonnen defeats Michael Bisping by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Chael Sonnen is an American wrestler and one of the key members of Team Quest in Oregon. He is a UFC and WEC veteran best known for his UFC 117 loss to middleweight champion Anderson Silva. He was also the first man to defeat former PRIDE champion Paulo Filho.

UFC 136 results: Chael Sonnen defeats Brian Stann by submission (head and arm triangle) at 3:51 of round 2.

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UFC 144 In-Depth Preview: Yushin Okami vs. Tim Boetsch

by JustBlogGuy from Fake Teams on Feb 22, 2012 11:00 AM EST

Anderson Silva injury update: 'I'll continue doing physical therapy until the pain goes away'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 21, 2012 11:12 AM EST

Anderson Silva updates fans on his rehabilitation from injuries to his shoulder and back. Will he be ready for Chael Sonnen in June?

UFC 144 fight card: Yushin Okami vs Tim Boetsch preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 20, 2012 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at the upcoming UFC 144 main card bout between middleweights Yushin Okami and Tim Boetsch. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Dan Henderson Denies That He Declined UFC Offer Of Lyoto Machida

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Feb 18, 2012 1:00 PM EST

Former Strikeforce champ Dan Henderson is frustrated that he's not getting a UFC bout and denies that he turned down a bout with Lyoto Machida.

Anderson Silva: My opinion of Chael Sonnen is that he doesn't respect nothing

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 18, 2012 8:00 AM EST

UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva feels that Chael Sonnen does not respect anything.

Chris Weidman: 'I'll finish Anderson Silva' (Video)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 17, 2012 9:36 AM EST

UFC middleweight prospect Chris Weidman is confident in his skills. Very confident. See why in this video.

Dana White Says He Doesn't Know What To Do With Dan Henderson

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Feb 16, 2012 7:00 PM EST

UFC president Dana White says he doesn't know what he should do next with Dan Henderson.

UFC Quick Quote: Dana White doesn't know what to do with Dan Henderson

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 16, 2012 3:40 PM EST

UFC President Dana White outright admits that he has no idea what to do with Dan Henderson, seeing as he's a title contender at both light heavyweight and middleweight but both of those divisions have bouts lined up for later this year.

Anderson Silva Says He Won't Fight Jon Jones, Thinks Chael Sonnen Is Bad For The Sport

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Feb 16, 2012 11:06 AM EST

Anderson Silva discusses a variety of topics including his age, Chael Sonnen and superfights against Georges St. Pierre and Jon Jones

UFC on FUEL TV results: Carlos Condit vs. Jake Ellenberger rematch must be booked

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on Feb 16, 2012 6:15 AM EST

Jake Ellenberger is riding a six-fight win streak. His only loss inside the Octagon is against interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit. It's a rematch that needs to happen.

Chael Sonnen still has not officially been offered Anderson Silva rematch

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 15, 2012 2:30 PM EST

Chael Sonnen says he hasn't actually been officially offered a rematch against Anderson Silva. But does that mean the fight isn't happening?

How's Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA on Twitter - Amir Sadollah's Sword, Plus Several Online Feuds

by Anton Tabuena from Bloody Elbow on Feb 15, 2012 9:01 AM EST

Anton Tabuena of BloodyElbow.com compiles the week's most interesting bits from the UFC and MMA twitter world.

Dave Herman Ready to Move on From Positive Drug Test, Eyeing New Nickname

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 14, 2012 12:10 PM EST

Dave Herman spoke about his positive drug test, a new nickname, and training with Team Quest on Monday's edition of The MMA Hour.

Video: Pros pick Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen II

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 14, 2012 11:41 AM EST

Who is going to win the rematch between Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva? Here's what fellow UFC pros had to say about it.

Video: CM Punk, Rener Gracie Break Down Royce Gracie Vs. Dan Severn

by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Feb 14, 2012 11:00 AM EST

In a clip sure to chap the pro wrestling haters, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu student CM Punk and Rener Gracie break down Royce Gracie's triangle choke on Dan Severn at UFC 4.

Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Keith Kizler Comments On Next Steps For Nick Diaz

by SundownMotel from SB Nation Bay Area on Feb 13, 2012 6:45 AM EST

Saturday Night's Mania Event: Jones vs Evans and Silva vs Sonnen rivalries to heat up UFC in down year

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 11, 2012 10:30 PM EST

The UFC may be in a down year with two of its biggest draws out of action, one retired and one injured, but there are two big rivalry match-ups that will heat up the landscape of MMA in a big way.

Video: Nick Diaz And The Farcical Commission Testing Regime For Pot On The MMA Tete-A-Tete

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Feb 10, 2012 11:56 AM EST

Nate Wilcox, the editor of BloodyElbow.com and Luke Thomas, editor of MMAFighting.com, discuss the stupidity of the MMA drug testing regime for marijuana and Nick Diaz' situation in the UFC in this video chat.

Latest UFC/MMA news and notes from around the web for the week of February 5, 2012

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 10, 2012 7:03 AM EST

Latest UFC/MMA news and notes from around the web for the week of February 5, 2012

Nick Diaz' UFC 143 Drug Test Failure Was Inevitable

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Feb 9, 2012 9:03 PM EST

Given his outspoken insistence on continuing to smoke marijuana, it was a sure thing that UFC fighter Nick Diaz would once again fail a drug test.

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