Chael Sonnen News

bjpenndotcom - September 15, 2016

This week, news surfaced that former UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen had ended his retirement, and signed with Bellator MMA. Sonnen, who recently celebrated the end of his 2-year suspension, remained adamant over the course of the last 2 years that he is indeed retired. When ‘The American Gangster’ announced that he was ending his retirement, he stated that the reason he lied about his retirement was because “heels lie”.

Russell Ess - September 15, 2016

Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen has signed with Bellator MMA, according to the Associated Press. The 39-year-old MMA veteran is fresh off a two-year suspension after testing positive for multiple banned substances in 2014.

Tom Taylor - September 14, 2016

. @SpiderAnderson – I heard you son is training. Should we set a date? pic.twitter.com/yYvJYDkXFN — Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) September 14, 2016

bjpenndotcom - September 9, 2016

In just over 24 hours, the world will tune in as former WWE champion CM Punk makes his highly anticipated MMA debut on the main card of UFC 203 as he fights undefeated Mickey Gall. Ahead of the fight, as more footage has continued to emerge of Punk in training, some of the MMA community believes that the 37 year old Chicago native will be in for a rough time. Despite that, Punk’s head coach, Duke Roufus, has explained that a major key for Punk going into the fight is the fact that he is an enigma, and Mickey Gall doesn’t have any new footage of Punk to study.

Chris Taylor - September 4, 2016

https://youtu.be/1YlfIT_hYZ0 Former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen was hit hard by the news that UFC matchmaker Joe Silva had decided to retire.

bjpenndotcom - August 27, 2016

Earlier this month, UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor defeated Nate Diaz via majority decision in the main event of UFC 202 to avenge his UFC 196 submission loss.

Russell Ess - August 25, 2016

Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen is coping with the heartbreaking loss of his newborn daughter. Last week Sonnen gave details on his “You’re Welcome” podcast regarding the terrible situation his daughter Blauna was in after being born prematurely. Unfortunately, Blauna passed away last week and Sonnen addressed the death of his daughter and thanked everyone who supported him in the situation on his podcast released on Wednesday.

Russell Ess - August 19, 2016

Former TUF coaches Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen had one of the most bitter rivalries the UFC has ever witnessed. Things got so heated during their filming of the tv series competition that a brawl erupted between the two that had to be broken up. However, the fight game has its time and place and with Chael Sonnen’s heartbreaking situation with his newborn baby passing away, Silva sent his former enemy a very genuine message.

bjpenndotcom - August 16, 2016

Heartbreaking news surfaced early Tuesday morning that former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen‘s daughter was born 10 weeks premature and is currently fighting for her life. Sonnen, who recently celebrated the end of his 2-year suspension, had been MIA on social media for several days before news broke of his daughter’s premature birth.

bjpenndotcom - August 11, 2016

Just several weeks ago, former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen, and MMA veteran Nick Diaz, both celebrated the end of their suspensions. Sonnen was suspended 2-years for a pair of failed drug tests back in 2014 prior to his scheduled fight with Vitor Belfort. After it was revealed that he failed the drug tests, Sonnen retired from MMA. Despite that, now that his suspension is up, ‘The American Gangster’ is going through the USADA testing process to find out if he is eligible for returning to the UFC.

Russell Ess - August 5, 2016

Former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen recently put his name in for testing with USADA to be deemed eligible to fight again, just in case he ever decides to make the choice of getting back to competition. Following his suspension for testing positive for multiple banned substances, Sonnen said that prior to taking the drug tests with USADA, he wasn’t even sure if he would pass the tests.

bjpenndotcom - July 26, 2016

https://youtu.be/zifDOoLyS1c This week, former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen completed his 2 year suspension. ‘The American Gangster’ remained adamant that he was retired from MMA, however this month he made headlines by taking a USADA drug test.

Chris Taylor - July 24, 2016

Former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger Chael Sonnen claims he holds a Nevada State Athletic Commission record. A Brock Lesnar fan took to Twitter to voice his displeasure with Sonnen for Chael’s comments regarding Brock Lesnar’s failed USADA drug test at UFC 200.

bjpenndotcom - July 23, 2016

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen made headlines once again recently when it was revealed that he was randomly tested by USADA. Sonnen, who is currently suspended by the NSAC until later this summer, has remained adamant about the fact that he is retired, however his recent USADA drug test has left many wondering if ‘The American Gangster’ will return to the Octagon when his suspension is up.

Russell Ess - July 21, 2016

Former title contender Chael Sonnen tested positive for multiple performance-enhancing drug violations back in 2014 and was suspended for two years from competition. Now that Sonnen’s two-year suspension from competition will be up this Saturday, it surely looks like the current MMA analyst for ESPN may be looking to have another go in the Octagon.

Russell Ess - July 20, 2016

The case of Jon Jones’ potential Anti-Doping Policy violation that got him removed from his title fight with Daniel Cormier at UFC 200 has been a hot topic.

Russell Ess - July 3, 2016

https://youtu.be/B_-AEP3GMBg Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen is a very knowledgeable fight analyst for ESPN and has some interesting things to say about the rematch between UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz.

Chris Taylor - July 3, 2016

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen is not giving former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar much of a chance in his upcoming UFC 200 bout with knockout artist Mark Hunt. Chael believes that “The Super Samoan” will have an easy payday on July 9 in Las Vegas at the expense of Lesnar, who has not competed in MMA in the last four years.