Chael Sonnen News
Chael Sonnen presents two jaw-dropping theories behind Sean Strickland's delayed UFC return
Curtis Calhoun - April 1, 2024
Chael Sonnen thinks Sean Strickland’s ongoing UFC hiatus might be a small part of the UFC’s big plans for his next fight. Strickland remains sidelined after losing the UFC middleweight title to Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297. Amidst his ongoing absence, Strickland has expressed frustration with the UFC’s hesitancy to book him an immediate rematch with the South African.
Chael Sonnen takes issue with footage of Mike Tyson’s “day 1” training session
Susan Cox - March 14, 2024
Chael Sonnen is taking issue with the footage of Mike Tyson’s ‘day 1’ training session. It was announced a week ago today that Jake Paul would face former world champion Mike Tyson in a boxing match on Saturday, July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which will be streamed live on Netflix.
Chael Sonnen reflects on near-street fight with Francis Ngannou: "You ducked Jon Jones"
Josh Evanoff - March 13, 2024
Chael Sonnen and former UFC champion Francis Ngannou nearly came to blows in a street fight. ‘The Predator’ is fresh off his return to combat sports earlier this month in Saudi Arabia. There, Francis Ngannou competed in his second boxing match, against former champion Anthony Joshua. While ‘The Predator’ nearly upset Tyson Fury in his first appearance in the ring, his second fight was brutal.
Chael Sonnen taken by security to undisclosed location following threats from Jorge Masvidal
Susan Cox - March 8, 2024
Chael Sonnen has revealed that he was taken by security to an undisclosed location in Miami following threats from Jorge Masvidal. Sonnen is currently in Miami, Florida for the UFC 299 ‘O’Malley vs. Vera’ pay-per-view event which takes place tomorrow, Saturday March 9th in the Kaseya Center.
Chael Sonnen laughs off Jorge Masvidal's "fake gangster" remark: "I will not let him get close"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2024
UFC analyst Chael Sonnen has responded to Jorge Masvidal’s recent threat toward him. ‘Gamebred’ recently announced his intention to come out of retirement, and resume his fighting career. Jorge Masvidal famously promised to retire, with a loss to Gilbert Burns last April. The former UFC title challenger kept his word, after losing to ‘Durinho’ by unanimous decision.
Jorge Masvidal calls to fight 'cheating f*ck' Chael Sonnen: "I would love to f*ck him up"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2024
Former UFC title challenger Jorge Masvidal badly wants to fight the retired Chael Sonnen. ‘Gamebred’ is officially out of retirement. Last April, Jorge Masvidal suffered a lopsided decision loss at the hands of Gilbert Burns. Before the bout, the welterweight stated that he would retire with a defeat, and he kept his word. Well, Masvidal kept his word for a little less than a year.
Michael Bisping, Chael Sonnen, and more to testify on UFC's behalf at antitrust trial in April
Josh Evanoff - February 26, 2024
UFC employees such as Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen will likely be testifying in April. In 2014, several former fighters including the likes of Nate Quarry and Cung Le began suing the UFC. The claim made by the former athletes is that the promotion has illegally abused its power by operating effectively as a monopoly in MMA. They secured dominance by buying out competitors such as PRIDE and Strikeforce, enabling them to pay as little as 13% of revenue.
Chael Sonnen takes aim at 'Scumbag' Jon Jones over UFC 300 remarks: "This is a bad employee"
Josh Evanoff - February 13, 2024
UFC analyst Chael Sonnen doesn’t seem to appreciate Jon Jones’ latest remarks. ‘Bones’ is currently on the sidelines healing from a pec injury. Jon Jones suffered the injury just two weeks out from facing Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 and was pulled from the card as a result. In turn, the promotion booked Tom Aspinall vs. Sergei Pavlovich for the interim heavyweight title.
Chael Sonnen unsure if Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa happens at UFC 298: "It doesn’t feel like those guys are getting ready to fight"
Fernando Quiles - February 8, 2024
Chael Sonnen has a bad feeling about the planned UFC 298 matchup between Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa. Whittaker vs Costa is scheduled to take place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on February 17. The middleweight collision is set to be featured on the main card of UFC 298. Some have been skeptical of the bout ever taking place given “Borrachinha’s” history with unfortunate fight removals.
Chael Sonnen shuts down comparisons between Kayla Harrison and Ronda Rousey: “She has never made a dollar for the promoter”
Harry Kettle - February 1, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has questioned those who compare Kayla Harrison with Ronda Rousey. For the longest time now, Kayla Harrison has been seen by many as the second coming of Ronda Rousey. That isn’t universally true for every MMA fan out there, but it’s certainly been a popular thought.
Chael Sonnen believes Sean Strickland "lost every round" to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297
Cole Shelton - January 22, 2024
Chael Sonnen doesn’t think the UFC 297 middleweight title fight between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis was all that competitive. Entering the main event, the oddsmakers had the fight as a pick’em, as many were torn on who would win. The fight ended up being very close and it was Du Plessis who edged out a split decision to become the new middleweight champion.
Chael Sonnen unleashes on Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz 2: "Worst idea I've heard in a meaningful period of time"
Josh Evanoff - January 16, 2024
UFC commentator Chael Sonnen isn’t a fan of Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz’s plans for a boxing match. Earlier this month, ‘Gamebred’ formally announced his plans to come out of retirement. Quickly, many assumed that he would be potentially be fighting at UFC 300, or even a boxing match with Jake Paul. Instead, Jorge Masvidal seemingly split the difference and booked a trip to the ring against longtime MMA fighter Nate Diaz.
Chael Sonnen doesn’t think Conor McGregor is trying to duck Michael Chandler
Harry Kettle - December 29, 2023
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has said that he doesn’t think Conor McGregor is trying to “duck” Michael Chandler. For the longest time now, fans have been waiting for more information regarding the return of Conor McGregor. It’s been two and a half years since his nasty leg injury against Dustin Poirier, with many believing he would come back in 2023. Alas, that hasn’t come to fruition, as the masses continue to get frustrated over this stalemate between the promotion and McGregor.
Chael Sonnen reveals Israel Adesanya's return fight at UFC 300
Cole Shelton - December 28, 2023
Chael Sonnen believes he knows who and when Israel Adesanya will be making his return to the Octagon. Adesanya hasn’t fought since September when he suffered a lopsided decision loss to Sean Strickland to lose his middleweight title. Since then, Adesanya jokingly said he wouldn’t return until 2027, which he has walked back on and claimed he will be back sooner rather than later.
Chael Sonnen casts doubt on Colby Covington ever fighting again: “I think that there’s some real frustrations”
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2023
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has cast a shadow of doubt on Colby Covington competing in the UFC again. There are plenty of question marks surrounding the future of Colby Covington right now. It’s understandable, too, after the terrible performance he dropped in his UFC 296 main event against Leon Edwards.
Ian Garry slams Chael Sonnen following UFC 296 withdrawal: "Talking out of his ass"
Josh Evanoff - December 15, 2023
UFC welterweight contender Ian Garry has given an update, as well as taken a shot at Chael Sonnen. ‘The Future’ was slated to face Vicente Luque this Saturday night at UFC 296. The bout would’ve been the first for the Irishman since an August victory over Neil Magny. Sadly for Ian Garry, his fight with the Brazilian is now off due to suffering a bout of illness.
Chael Sonnen weighs in on Belal Muhammad’s late call-up for backup role at UFC 296: “For sure, it means something more”
Harry Kettle - December 13, 2023
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on Belal Muhammad’s late call-up to be the back-up fighter for the UFC 296 main event. This weekend, Leon Edwards will defend his UFC welterweight championship against Colby Covington. The two will collide in the main event of UFC 296 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
WATCH | Anderson Silva watches Chael Sonnen get portrait tattoo after losing bet
Josh Evanoff - November 16, 2023
Fans now know why Chael Sonnen has a tattoo of UFC legend Anderson Silva. ‘The American Gangster’ and ‘The Spider’ famously had one of the most heated rivalries in MMA history. First facing off at UFC 117 in 2010, Chael Sonnen dominated most of the bout. However, in round five, Anderson Silva locked up a stunning triangle choke to score a submission win and retain the gold.