Chael Sonnen

  1. Anderson Silva: How Many Fights Does the Greatest of All Time Have Left?

    In Mixed Martial Arts, as with any sport, you have the discussion about who is the best of the best. While many times this is a subjective topic and one that can’t ever be proven ...

    Gregory Chase Written by Gregory Chase about 10 hours ago 1,752 reads 17 comments

  2. MMA: NSAC Proves Its Ineptitude Once Again

    Let’s be real here: California is the state that nobody wants to deal with. The state athletic commission there is, as we say in Canada, a gong show ...

    Matthew Ryder Written by Matthew Ryder about 1 day ago 764 reads 17 comments

  3. UFC 148: Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II Preview Trailer Released

    The UFC has released the first official preview trailer for UFC 148, which is specifically tailored around the main event: Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II...

    John Heinis Written by John Heinis about 2 days ago 5,806 reads 17 comments

  4. Nick Diaz, Alistair Overeem and the 6 Biggest Commission Debacles

    Athletic commissions are important to the sport of mixed martial arts. They represent the sense of order and justice that is needed in every professional sport...

    Andrew Saunders Written by Andrew Saunders about 3 days ago 2,995 reads 18 comments

  5. Rousimar Palhares Turns Down Offer to Train Chael Sonnen for UFC 148

    Chael Sonnen 's antics have grown on Brazilians, including UFC middleweight Rouismar Palhares, after it was learned that "Toquinho" turned down Sonnen's request to prepare for Anderson Silva ...

    Mike Hodges Written by Mike Hodges about 4 days ago 4,446 reads 48 comments

  6. UFC 148 Preview: Is Anderson Silva Preparing His Excuses for a Chael Sonnen Win?

    Anderson Silva is, in the parlance of our times, shook. The longtime middleweight champion recently revealed he had tweaked his knee training for the rematch the world has been waiting for...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 5 days ago 24,158 reads 242 comments

  7. Anderson Silva Injured: Fight with Chael Sonnen Still on

    Take a deep breath MMA fans, the fight will go on. Tatame .com reported earlier that Anderson Silva injured his knee during a training session...

    Joe Chacon Written by Joe Chacon about 5 days ago 4,823 reads 25 comments

  8. UFC Taking On Drug Tests Won't Help Dana White Save Fighters From Themselves

    It's fair to say that drug abuse has ruined some of the Zuffa 's biggest fights in the last few years. Alistair Overeem was pulled from UFC 146 due to elevated levels of testosterone, resulting in a drastically reshuffled heavyweight fight card...

    McKinley Noble Written by McKinley Noble about 11 days ago 561 reads 0 comments

  9. NSAC Hearing for Nick Diaz and Chael Sonnen TUE Request Live Blog

    Today at 12 p.m. ET, the Nevada State Athletic Commission will meet to discuss two very important matters for the UFC. The first is Chael Sonnen's TUE request in Nevada. This is obviously important for the main event of UFC 148...

    Matthew Roth Written by Matthew Roth about 13 days ago 5,682 reads 60 comments

  10. 'Devastated' Chael Sonnen Fought Back Tears After Losing to Anderson Silva

    Chael Sonnen may be the "People's Champ" and the "West Linn Gangster," but at the beginning of each day, he puts on a pair of pants just like everyone else. For the past two years, fans have questioned the legitimacy of Sonnen's wise-cracking persona...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 14 days ago 5,053 reads 34 comments

  11. Chael Sonnen Appears on TMZ Live to Promote New Book, Bout with Anderson Silva

    Chael Sonnen has been making his rounds throughout the media lately. In his most recent appearance , Sonnen was featured on TMZ Live and stopped by to promote his new book, The Voice of Reason ...

    Mike Hodges Written by Mike Hodges about 15 days ago 1,219 reads 7 comments

  12. Chael Sonnen, Jim Rome and the Non-Submission at UFC 117

    You remember UFC 117, don't you? The main event between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen was one of the greatest fights in UFC history, and it was certainly among the greatest comebacks in the history of the sport...

    Jeremy Botter Written by Jeremy Botter about 16 days ago 6,811 reads 38 comments

  13. Could Chael Sonnen Submit Anderson Silva at UFC 148?

    Chael Sonnen's wish of fighting UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva for a second time was granted earlier this year, and it's safe to say he has no intentions of going the distance at UFC 148 , win or lose...

    Blake Dreisbach Written by Blake Dreisbach about 16 days ago 2,452 reads 43 comments

  14. Jim Rome Interviews Chael Sonnen

    If any luster was taken away from the rematch between Chael Sonnen (27-11-1) and UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva (31-4) when the fight was moved from Brazil to Las Vegas, ...

    Blake Dreisbach Written by Blake Dreisbach about 17 days ago 1,809 reads 14 comments

  15. West Coast vs East Coast: Who Has the Better MMA Fighters?

    It is a rivalry as old as American sports. Well, at least since professional sports teams moved out west. Whether it be college or professional football, basketball, baseball or even ...

    Peter Jensen Written by Peter Jensen about 18 days ago 191 reads 7 comments

  16. Video: Chael Sonnen Co-Hosts the Joe Rogan Experience and Talks Testosterone

    Last night while some of you were watching the Rangers beat the Devils and even fewer of you were watching Monday Night Raw, Chael Sonnen was on Joe Rogan's weekly video podcast called "The Joe Rogan Experience"...

    Matthew Roth Written by Matthew Roth about 18 days ago 1,615 reads 2 comments

  17. UFC 148: 5 Possible Opponents for the Winner of Silva vs. Sonnen II

    There was a point in time in which the UFC's middleweight division was devoid of challengers. Now, as current divisional kingpin Anderson Silva looks for his 10th straight title defense at UFC 148 on July 7, there is new life at 185 pounds...

    Rob Tatum Written by Rob Tatum about 19 days ago 5,437 reads 43 comments

  18. Chael Sonnen on Joe Rogan's Podcast (Video)

    Before the release of Chael Sonnen 's book, The Voice of Reason: A VIP Pass to Enlightenment , which comes out Tuesday, the former UFC title challenger made an appearance on ...

    Blake Dreisbach Written by Blake Dreisbach about 19 days ago 2,632 reads 2 comments

  19. Anderson Silva on Chael Sonnen: “I Pity Him, the Fight Will Be Sinister”

    Anderson Silva , still a man of few words, finally says a small but ominous piece of his mind on the more loquacious Chael Sonnen, who will challenge again for his UFC middleweight ...

    Karlo Silverio III Sevilla Written by Karlo Silverio III Sevilla about 19 days ago 3,346 reads 24 comments

  20. Chael Sonnen Working with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin Ahead of UFC 148

    Chael Sonnen revealed some interesting news when it was learned he had enlisted the services of former professional wrestler "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to help him train and prepare for his upcoming bout at UFC 148 ...

    Mike Hodges Written by Mike Hodges about 19 days ago 3,759 reads 9 comments

  21. Don Frye Has Harsh Words for Chael Sonnen, Dan Henderson and Dominick Cruz

    Don Frye is becoming a PEZ dispenser of spewed punch lines and trash talk. Is it a desperate attempt to bask in some of the mainstream spotlight, or has the gargantuan mustache finally gone to Frye's head? It could be both...

    Jordy McElroy Written by Jordy McElroy about 20 days ago 3,928 reads 17 comments

  22. UFC: Will We Ever See Another Million PPV Buy Event?

    For the past few years, UFC President Dana White and his fellow executives have been hyping up the UFC and mixed martial arts as a whole as the fastest growing sport in the world...

    Nick Caron Written by Nick Caron about 24 days ago 4,941 reads 42 comments

  23. UFC 148: Does the Change of Venue Help or Hurt Silva or Sonnen?

    By now you've heard of the big change of venue that happened with UFC 147 as the Middleweight Championship bout was moved from a soccer stadium in Brazil to the fight capital of the world in Las Vegas, Nev...

    Montique David Written by Montique David about 24 days ago 1,467 reads 26 comments

  24. UFC 148 Preview: Bleacher Report Hangs out with the Real Chael Sonnen

    It's closing in on midnight on a Thursday at the posh Hilton Hotel in downtown Atlanta. As a married guy with two young kids, this is uncharted territory...

    Jonathan Snowden Written by Jonathan Snowden about 25 days ago 16,815 reads 47 comments

  25. Chael Sonnen: After 2 Years of Talk, What Happens After UFC 148?

    Chael Sonnen, perhaps more than anyone else, has had his entire career built around a losing effort. That is not to diminish Sonnen's accomplishments. He has wins over some of the best middleweights in MMA today...

    Steven Rondina Written by Steven Rondina about 26 days ago 3,385 reads 45 comments