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Chael Sonnen

Former Fighter • 29-14-1 (W-L-D)
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3 years ago

Top 25 Post Fight Interviews: #25-#21

Relive the top 25 post fight interviews in UFC history. Today's countdown: #25-#21.
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3 years ago

Top 25 Submissions: #5 - #1

These are the five best submissions in UFC history.
LAS VEGAS - DECEMBER 30: (L-R) Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell exchange punches at UFC 66 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 30, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
3 years ago

The 10: UFC’s Greatest Rivalries

Former UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen is photographed along with his representatives during his hearing on July 23, 2014. Sonnen was suspended two years from competing in Las Vegas or anywhere else by the NSAC for his admitted use of banned substances earl
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7 years ago

Chael Sonnen Appears Before NSAC Committee

Watch as former UFC standout Chael Sonnen appears in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday, July 23 to talk about his two failed drug tests. Sonnen was handed a 2-year suspension.
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8 years ago

MMA H.E.A.T.: Chael Sonnen On Retirement And Fatherhood

Chael Sonnen talks with Karyn Bryant on the set of UFC Tonight about what his plans are now that he's retired. The former middleweight title contender also talks shares his excitement about becoming a father.
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23: Chael Sonnen interacts with fans and media during the UFC press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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8 years ago

Fight Night Sao Paulo: Chael's Wrap Up

Chael Sonnen wraps up the season of TUF Brazil 3. Before the finale, catch up on the entire season on UFC Fight Pass, UFC's digital subscription service, available at UFCFIGHTPASS.COM, then see the finalists square off in Sao Paulo, Saturday.
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 24: Coach Chael Sonnen interviews after Team Wanderlei fighter Ricardo Abreu faces Team Sonnen fighter Guilherme de Vasconcelos in their middleweight fight during season three of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil on January 24, 2014
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8 years ago

TUF Brazil 3: Coaches Challenge

The much-anticipated Coaches’ Challenge pits Wanderlei Silva against Chael Sonnen in a head-to-head competition. At stake: bragging rights along with a purse worth $33,000. See new episodes of TUF Brazil 3, Sunday nights, on UFC Fight Pass.
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8 years ago

TUF Brazil 3: Must See TV

Watch as tensions between sworn enemies and TUF Brazil coaches Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva quickly reach the tipping point. Tune in to the must-see season, starting March 9th, only on UFC Fight Pass.
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8 years ago

Chael Sonnen: This Is A Fist Fight

Chael Sonnen chats to BT Sport about MMA, Dana White and The Ultimate Fighter with Wanderlei Silva.
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17: Chael Sonnen is interviewed by Joe Rogan after his submission victory over Mauricio "Shogun" Rua in their UFC light heavyweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa L
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8 years ago

UFC 167: Chael Sonnen Pre-Fight Interview

The ever loquacious and never bashful Chael Sonnen looks ahead to his light heavyweight bout with long-time friend Rashad Evans. "This is a good dude, but that doesn't change the fact that we both agreed to go out and compete."
WINNIPEG, CANADA - JUNE 15: (R-L) Rashad Evans punches Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight fight during the UFC 161 event at the MTS Centre on June 15, 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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8 years ago

UFC 167: Rashad Evans Pre-Fight Interview

Rashad Evans discusses what it feels like to deliver a knockout blow and how he's going to defeat his friend Chael Sonnen at UFC 167.
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8 years ago

UFC 167: Rashad Evans in Vegas

Rashad Evans takes in a bodybuilder expo and talks about his upcoming bout against Chael Sonnen. Via MMAInterviews.TV.

Stats

Striking accuracy 44% 44%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
565
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1288
Grappling accuracy 59% 59%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
78
3.10
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
1.12
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
3.78
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.41
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
63
%
Sig. Str. Defense
67
%
Takedown Defense
0.00
Knockdown Ratio
10:58
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
170 (30%)
Clinch
79 (14%)
Ground
316 (56%)

Sig. Str. by target

66% 373 Head 16% 93 Body 18% 99 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

  • Win

    Rua vs Sonnen

    Round
    1
    Time
    00:04:47
    Method
    Submission
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Biography

Status
Not Fighting
Hometown
Milwaukie, United States
Age
44
Height
73.00
Weight
206.00
Octagon Debut
Oct. 07, 2005
Reach
74.00
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Abdel Medjedoub
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