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Paddy Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett

Chael Sonnen details the lone difference between Paddy Pimblett and Sean O’Malley

Harry Kettle - December 28, 2022

MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on the big difference between Paddy Pimblett and Sean O’Malley. For so long now, Paddy Pimblett and Sean O’Malley have been two of the fastest-rising stars in mixed martial arts. While they may not be everyone’s cup of tea, the real difference maker has been their overwhelming popularity within their respective fanbases.

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UFC

Chael Sonnen rejects plea deal, will take battery charge to trial

Harry Kettle - December 22, 2022

MMA analyst and former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen has rejected a plea deal and will take his battery charge to trial. Back in December 2021, Chael Sonnen was accused of attacking several individuals at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. A couple, Julie and Christopher Stellpflug, said that Sonnen had struck them both and initiated a fight. They suggested he was intoxicated, as he went on to attack a string of other security guards.

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Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen facing lawsuit for punching man at Four Seasons Hotel

Josh Evanoff - December 16, 2022

Chael Sonnen’s legal issues stemming from an incident at the Four Seasons Hotel haven’t gone away. ‘The American Gangster’ is one of the most beloved figures in the combat sports community. With successful stints in the WEC, UFC, and Bellator under his belt, Sonnen entertained fans for over two decades. Along the way, he defeated some incredible names, such as Wanderlei Silva and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson.

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Conor McGregor

Chael Sonnen believes Conor McGregor is "clean," explains why he thinks the Irishman left the USADA testing pool: "I think that he made the right decision"

Cole Shelton - November 30, 2022

Chael Sonnen doesn’t think Conor McGregor is using steroids. McGregor has been under fire from Anthony Smith and other fighters and fans for leaving the USADA testing pool. Many have wondered if the Irishman is taking steroids when he is not in the testing pool, but Sonnen doesn’t think that is the case.

Chael Sonnen, Darren Till, UFC
Darren Till

Darren Till responds after Chael Sonnen suggests he’s laying the groundwork to withdraw from UFC 282: “He’s scared of me Chael, because I threatened to pull his number up like I did Ariel’s”

Susan Cox - November 16, 2022

Darren Till is responding after Chael Sonnen suggested that he’s laying the groundwork to withdraw from UFC 282. UFC 282 takes place on Saturday, December 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. On the ticket will be Darren Till (18-4 MMA) vs Dricus Du Plessis (17-2 MMA) in a middleweight bout.

Glover Teixeira

Chael Sonnen believes Jiri Prochazka vs. Glover Teixeira 2 is the most resisted rematch in UFC history: "It has not been discussed at all, but Jon Jones not being there was"

Josh Evanoff - November 7, 2022

Chael Sonnen believes there’s a big lack of excitement for Jiri Prochazka’s rematch with Glover Teixeira. The two light heavyweights met earlier this year in Singapore. In their main event at UFC 275, they put on an incredible show. However, it was Prochazka, who ended their ‘Fight of the Year’ encounter with a shocking fifth-round submission.

Chael Sonnen, Jon Jones, UFC
Jon Jones

Chael Sonnen believes Jon Jones has miscalculated his return by not creating storyline in time away from the UFC: "Nothing has changed in three years"

Josh Evanoff - November 1, 2022

Chael Sonnen believes that former UFC champion Jon Jones has done himself a bit of a disservice. ‘Bones’ has been out of action since his win over Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 in February 2020. Following that victory, Jones decided to relinquish his light-heavyweight title due to a pay dispute with the UFC. Soon thereafter, he announced a move to heavyweight.

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Islam Makhachev

Chael Sonnen doesn’t believe Islam Makhachev can take Michael Chandler down in a potential title fight

Susan Cox - October 31, 2022

Chael Sonnen doesn’t believe Islam Makhachev can take Michael Chandler down in a potential title fight. The 31 year old Makhachev (23-1 MMA) recently defeated Charles Oliveira (33-9 MMA) on Saturday, October 22nd of this year at UFC 280. In the process, the Russian captured the UFC lightweight champion title.

Kevin Holland

Chael Sonnen believes Kevin Holland will be "thrown out" of the UFC if he loses to Stephen Thompson: "It's the single worst fight Kevin Holland could've taken"

Cole Shelton - October 6, 2022

Chael Sonnen thinks Kevin Holland could be fighting for his job at UFC Orlando. After Holland lost by first-round submission to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279, he announced his retirement and doubled down on it. Yet, it was all for not as he was booked to headline UFC Orlando on December 3 against Stephen Thompson in a pivotal fight for the welterweight division.

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Jorge Masvidal

Chael Sonnen takes issue with Jorge Masvidal’s recent “life’s a beach” post: “That's a bit feminine in all fairness”

Susan Cox - October 6, 2022

Chael Sonnen is taking issue with Jorge Masvidal’s recent ‘life’s a beach’ post. Jorge Masvidal (35-16 MMA) has not entered the Octagon for over six months. ‘Gamebred’ last fought and was defeated by Colby Covington (17-3 MMA) at UFC 272 in March of this year.

Darren Till, Kelvin Gastelum, UFC 244
Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen believes Bo Nickal will end up fighting Darren Till at UFC 282

Harry Kettle - October 6, 2022

Chael Sonnen has explained how and why Bo Nickal could end up fighting Darren Till at UFC 282 in December. While he may not be on the best run of form right now, Darren Till is still one of the most recognisable names in the middleweight division. ‘The Gorilla’ has made a habit of making waves through social media and as we look ahead to the next couple of months, he has the opportunity to finally get back in the win column when he goes head to head with Dricus du Plessis at UFC 282.

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John Cena

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen appears to be angling for a fight with John Cena

Harry Kettle - October 5, 2022

Former UFC star Chael Sonnen has decided to go after John Cena in a string of strange tweets on social media. One thing we all know and love Chael Sonnen for is his trash talking ability. In addition to being one of the best middleweight contenders of his generation, ‘The American Gangster‘ was also incredibly talented when it came to selling a feud and a fight.

Chael Sonnen, Conor McGregor
UFC

Chael Sonnen explains why UFC fighters are wrong to complain about sponsor law

Harry Kettle - September 27, 2022

Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on fighters complaining about the way in which sponsors are handled in the UFC. Ever since Reebok came through the door and introduced uniforms for fighters to wear, there’s been a lot of controversy regarding how much money the fighters are getting paid as part of the deal – especially in comparison to what they were able to make when they had fight sponsors of their own.

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UFC

Chael Sonnen has two misdemeanor battery counts dismissed from Las Vegas hotel fight incident

Cole Shelton - September 22, 2022

Chael Sonnen has reportedly seen two of his misdemeanor battery counts dismissed. On Wednesday, The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that Sonnen now faces four misdemeanor battery counts, down from six after two of the counts were dismissed during a court hearing.

Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic
Jon Jones

Chael Sonnen claims Stipe Miocic’s current weight will pose problems for Jon Jones: “Can Jon Jones deal with somebody bigger than him that has the power to knock him out”

Susan Cox - September 20, 2022

Chael Sonnen is claiming that Stipe Miocic’s current weight will pose a problem for Jon Jones. Jon Jones has indeed been preparing for his move to the heavyweight division within the UFC.

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Chael Sonnen reflects on rivalry and deep connection to Anderson Silva's career: "I’m in that ring with him, I’m a part of that journey"

Josh Evanoff - September 15, 2022

Former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen still feels a connection to Anderson Silva. ‘The American Gangster’ and ‘The Spider’ had one of the most storied rivalries in MMA history. The duo first faced off at UFC 117 in August 2010. In true Sonnen fashion, he talked massive amounts of trash and fired the Brazilian up in the process.

Ben Askren, Demetrious Johnson
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Chael Sonnen explains why the UFC should have no regrets over trading Demetrious Johnson for Ben Askren

Susan Cox - September 2, 2022

Chael Sonnen is explaining why the UFC should have no regrets over trading Demetrious Johnson for Ben Askren. It was almost four years ago that the UFC made a cross-promotion trade, sending Demetrious Johnson to ONE Championship in return for Ben Askren. In 2018 the agreement was reached between the UFC and Singapore’s ONE Championship which saw the first trade between the two MMA promotions.

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Vince McMahon

Chael Sonnen addresses Vince McMahon’s recent departure from WWE: “I know 10 people he’s had sexual relations with, eight of them are women”

Harry Kettle - August 30, 2022

Chael Sonnen has made some allegations regarding the recent departure of former chairman Vince McMahon from WWE. Earlier this year, Vince McMahon brought his iconic run with WWE to an end as he sailed off into the sunset and retired. However, while it may have been a big moment in the history of professional wrestling, it wasn’t exactly celebrated all that much.