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Chael Sonnen

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Chael Sonnen
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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)

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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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Chael Sonnen Appears Before NSAC Committee

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

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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Fight Night Sao Paulo: Chael's Wrap Up

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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Chael Sonnen: This Is A Fist Fight

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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UFC 167: Chael Sonnen Pre-Fight Interview

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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Stats

Striking accuracy 44% 44%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
565
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1288
Takedown Accuracy 59% 59%

Takedown 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 Avg
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 Method

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

athlete record

Event Results

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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