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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.

Last Fight

UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen

Aug 8, 2010 12:18 AM EDT
Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen

Next Fight

UFC 148

Jul 7, 2012 10:00 PM EDT
Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen Coverage

UFC 148: Nevada Commission Votes To Allow Chael Sonnen To Use Testosterone Replacement Therapy

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2012 2:09 PM EDT

The Nevada State Athletic Commission voted to allow Chael Sonnen a therapeutic use exemption for testosterone replacement therapy for his UFC 148 title fight against Anderson Silva.

NSAC Commission Meeting Live Video: Nick Diaz's Punishment And Chael Sonnen's TUE Request

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2012 10:59 AM EDT

Live video of the NSAC meeting that will determine the fates of Nick Diaz and Chael Sonnen.

Mark Munoz Thinks He's Ahead Of Hector Lombard In The Middleweight Pecking Order

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 21, 2012 9:01 AM EDT

Mark Munoz is facing Chris Weidman on July 11th at UFC on Fuel 4, and he wants it to be known that if he comes out on top, he deserves a shot at the UFC middleweight title over UFC newcomer and former Bellator champion Hector Lombard.

UFC 148: Mike Easton replaces Renan Barao against Ivan Menjivar on July 7 in Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2012 5:00 PM EDT

Mike Easton has been booked to sling leather against Ivan Menjivar at the UFC 148 event on July 7 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Video: Anderson Silva Budweiser commercial featuring Steven Seagal

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2012 6:00 PM EDT

Check out this slick Budweiser commercial featuring Anderson Silva and B-movie action star Steven Seagal.

UFC 148: Urijah Faber vs Renan Barao fight announced for July 7 in Las Vegas

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2012 11:00 PM EDT

UFC President Dana White revealed that Renan Barao is the replacement opponent for Urijah Faber after Dominick Cruz went down with an injury to his knee. The two will tussle at UFC 148 on July 7 in Las Vegas for the interim bantamweight title.

Chael Sonnen wins Jim Rome's 2012 Smack Off (Audio)

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2012 5:00 PM EDT

Check out Chael Sonnen winning Jim Rome's 2012 Smack Off with this incredible take on the radio today.

Chad Mendes vs. Cody McKenzie Slated for UFC 148

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2012 3:40 PM EDT

A featherweight bout between Cody McKenzie and Chad Mendes is slated for UFC 148. The summer card takes place July 7 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, and is headlined by a middleweight title rematch between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen.

Your Daily Sonnen

by Beth from Gals Guide To MMA on May 18, 2012 12:05 PM EDT

Watch Chael Sonnen on TMZ Live.

I Wouldn't Advise UFC's Chael Sonnen To Go Back To Brazil Anytime Soon

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on May 18, 2012 10:01 AM EDT

Chael Sonnen admits to being so envious of Anderson Silva that he wants to spit on the Brazilian champion.

Your Daily Sonnen

by Beth from Gals Guide To MMA on May 17, 2012 4:55 PM EDT

Chael Sonnen and Ariel Helwani go "Fighter vs. Writer" on UFC Tonight.

Video of Chael Sonnen on The Jim Rome Show: 'Anderson Silva won the round, I won the fight'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2012 4:00 PM EDT

Chael Sonnen hypes his UFC 148 title fight against Anderson Silva on a recent edition of The Jim Rome Show. Watch the video right here.

Mark Munoz now +120 underdog against Chris Weidman (-150) at UFC on FUEL TV 4

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2012 3:20 PM EDT

Mark Munoz shifts to a +120 underdog against Chris Weidman (-150) at UFC on FUEL TV 4 on July 11 in San Jose.

Too much UFC is f'ing with my fight feelings

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2012 10:00 PM EDT

With the UFCs fast and furious global expansion, the promotion is putting quantity over quality and delivering a watered down product that exposes fight fans to too many meaningless fights.

UFC 148: 'Devastated' Chael Sonnen fought back tears after Anderson Silva submission loss

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2012 9:00 PM EDT

UFC Middleweight contender Chael Sonnen reflects on his tough loss to Anderson Silva at UFC 117 almost two years ago ahead of his UFC 148 rematch with "The Spider" this summer.

UFC Tonight Live Discussion - 5/16

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 16, 2012 8:58 PM EDT

Join us at Bloody Elbow at 10pm ET/7pm PT to discuss this evening's episode of UFC Tonight.

Morning Report: Braulio Estima Fires Back at Cesar Gracie, Poirier Succumbs to Zombie Apocalypse

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Braulio Estima issues a response to Cesar Gracie, Dustin Poirier falls to Chan Sung Jung at UFC on FUEL 3, and Dana White gets ready for surgery on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Chael Sonnen hypnotized during secret therapy sessions with sports psychologist

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2012 1:11 PM EDT

Number one UFC Middleweight contender Chael Sonnen talks to Joe Rogan about seeing a sports psychologist to help him with the mental side if mixed martial arts and reveals that is what changed him as a fighter.

Vinny Magalhaes Claims $100,000 Ebay Sale of M-1 Challenge Belt

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 15, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

Ever wanted your own MMA championship belt? Vinny Magalhaes is willing to sell you his M-1 title.

Video: UFC's Chael Sonnen On Joe Rogan Podcast

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on May 15, 2012 12:16 PM EDT

UFC MW contender Chael Sonnen sat down with Joe Rogan in this live video interview from the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.

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