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Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 19 fights.
| Record: | 29-14-1 |
| Summary: | Excellent wrestler, constant pressure, stamina |
Fighter Info
| From: | Milwaukie, OR USA |
| Fights Out Of: | West Linn, OR USA |
| Age: | 36 |
| Height: | 6' 1" ( 185 cm ) |
| Weight: | 205 lb ( 93 kg ) |
| College: | University of Oregon |
| Degree: | Sociology |
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Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
1288
Types of Successful Strikes
0
565
Striking Defense
63
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
78
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
67
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Rashad Evans |
Nov 16, 2013
|
20 | 1 | 0 | 3 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Chael Sonnen | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Mauricio Rua |
Aug 17, 2013
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Chael Sonnen | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | ||||
| Jon Jones |
Apr 27, 2013
|
20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Chael Sonnen | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Anderson Silva |
Jul 7, 2012
|
15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Chael Sonnen | 22 | 1 | 0 | 2 | ||||
|
Win
|
Chael Sonnen |
Jan 28, 2012
|
40 | 4 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Michael Bisping | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Chael Sonnen |
Oct 8, 2011
|
28 | 4 | 1 | 8 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Brian Stann | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Anderson Silva |
Aug 7, 2010
|
29 | 1 | 3 | 1 | R5 Submission |
|
|
| Chael Sonnen | 89 | 3 | 1 | 6 | ||||
|
Win
|
Chael Sonnen |
Feb 6, 2010
|
39 | 6 | 0 | 4 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nate Marquardt | 11 | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Chael Sonnen |
Oct 24, 2009
|
91 | 4 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Yushin Okami | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Chael Sonnen |
May 23, 2009
|
36 | 3 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Dan Miller | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Demian Maia |
UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson
Feb 21, 2009
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Chael Sonnen | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Chael Sonnen |
WEC 36: Faber vs. Brown
Nov 5, 2008
|
53 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Paulo Filho | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Chael Sonnen |
WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann
Mar 26, 2008
|
70 | 5 | 0 | 7 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Bryan Baker | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Paulo Filho |
WEC 31: Faber vs. Curran
Dec 12, 2007
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Chael Sonnen | 32 | 3 | 1 | 2 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Jeremy Horn |
May 27, 2006
|
3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | R2 Submission |
|
| Chael Sonnen | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Chael Sonnen |
Apr 6, 2006
|
25 | 7 | 0 | 3 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
| Trevor Prangley | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Renato Sobral |
Oct 7, 2005
|
11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Chael Sonnen | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Chael Sonnen |
WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3
Oct 21, 2004
|
-- | -- | -- | -- | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Alex Steibling | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||
|
Loss
|
Forrest Griffin |
IFC - Global Domination
Sep 6, 2003
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Chael Sonnen | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: I've taken the whole "paleo diet" notion and applied it to my training philosophy. My wife drops me off at zoos and I spend the day running away from wild animals.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with Team Quest about two years before it was called Team Quest.
What ranks and titles have you held? Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Champion. Hitman Light Heavyweight Champion. Danger Zone Light Heavyweight Champion. Rumble at the River tournament Champion. 2x University National Champion. NCAA All-American, US. Olympic Team Alternate.
Do you have any heroes? Pope John Paul II.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is my dream. I've wanted this since 1993.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with Team Quest about two years before it was called Team Quest.
What ranks and titles have you held? Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Champion. Hitman Light Heavyweight Champion. Danger Zone Light Heavyweight Champion. Rumble at the River tournament Champion. 2x University National Champion. NCAA All-American, US. Olympic Team Alternate.
Do you have any heroes? Pope John Paul II.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is my dream. I've wanted this since 1993.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have a degree from the University of Oregon in sociology.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was a realtor and an elected public official (precinct member district 22).
What is your favorite technique? I like arm throws and leg locks.
• Four wins by submission, eight by KO
• Holds wins over Jason Miller, Jason Lambert, Homer Moore, Alex Stiebling, Tim Credeur, Tim McKenzie and Amar Suloev. Has also faced Terry Martin, Forrest Griffin, and Akihiro Gono.
• Has won eight of his last 13 bouts, including a November 2008 decision over previously unbeaten WEC middleweight champ Paulo Filho
• Holds wins over Jason Miller, Jason Lambert, Homer Moore, Alex Stiebling, Tim Credeur, Tim McKenzie and Amar Suloev. Has also faced Terry Martin, Forrest Griffin, and Akihiro Gono.
• Has won eight of his last 13 bouts, including a November 2008 decision over previously unbeaten WEC middleweight champ Paulo Filho
Career
Key Fights
Result |
Opponent |
Event |
Replay |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Nate Marquardt | UFC® 109 RELENTLESS | |
|
Win
|
Nate Marquardt | UFC® 109 RELENTLESS |
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