Say hello to a familiar face, beginning with UFC Fight Night 45 next week in "Dirty Jersey." I guess that boxing match against Roy Jones Jr. didn't pan out. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight contender and one-time political hopeful Chris Lytle will return to the fight game as the new mixed martial art (MMA) analyst for UFC on FOX, according to the network's release passed along earlier today. UFC on FOX analysts Kenny Florian, Daniel Cormier and host Karyn Bryant welcome f read news >>
A look at the turbulent year of 2011 in the career of Chael Sonnen. Including his battles with athletic commissions and return to the cage after a suspension for his failed drug test following the first Anderson Silva bout. When last we left Chael Sonnen, he was embattled in a public tussle with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. If you missed part one, you can read it here. Sonnen had gone in front of the California commission following a failed drug test in California and claimed that he'd read news >>
Guilherme Vasconcelos was Chael Sonnen’s last pick on The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3, but the scenario changed as soon as the fighters entered the house. Vasconcelos, who submitted Markus Perez in the preliminary round of the reality show earlier this year, became one of Sonnen’s closest friends in there. Not every fighter on the cast could speak English, so "Bomba" used that as an advantage. He failed to advance to the semifinals after losing a decision to Ricardo Abreu, but that didn’t change S read news >>
LAS VEGAS -- UFC president Dana White discusses UFC 175, Stefan Struve, Chael Sonnen, Ronda Rousey's impact, Ronda Rousey at UFC 176, TUF 19, Cris Cyborg, and much more after the UFC 175 post-fight press conference. read news >>
Dana White was asked about Chael Sonnen, and the UFC president says the former top contender is currently 'laying low'. At the UFC 175 post-fight press conference, Dana White was asked about Chael Sonnen, who was in a whirlwind of controversy following two more failed drug tests, including one for HGH and EPO. According to the UFC president, his former top contender is currently 'laying low' after everything. "He's laying low. He's apologized, and he's going to live his life, and he's doing his read news >>
Now-retired UFC fighter Chael Sonnen has until July 17 to indicate whether he’ll appeal a disciplinary complaint filed against him by Nevada’s attorney general in the wake of dual drug failures.Filed under: News, UFC read news >>
Former UFC middleweight star, Chael Sonnen faces a variety of penalties including a huge fine. Mark your calendars for July 17th. That's the date that the Nevada Attorney General has set as the cutoff to receive former UFC Middleweight star, Chael Sonnen's response on whether he'll be appealing a disciplinary complaint in the wake of two separate drug test failures. MMA Junkie obtained a copy of the complaint which indicates a possible $250,000 fine, suspension of his license, expenses related t read news >>
Retired UFC competitor Chael Sonnen released a short statement though his lawyer addressing the amended complaint. Chael Sonnen officially responded to the Nevada State Athletic Commission's amended complaint against him. The response, provided by Sonnen's lawyer Jeff Meyer, explained to the commission that Sonnen was looking to comply with the NSAC and assume responsibility for his actions. "Mr. Sonnen does not dispute any of the factual allegations contained in the First Amended Complaint. Mr. read news >>
Former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen has responded to the Nevada Athletic Commission, accepting responsibility after testing positive on two random drug tests and waived his right to a hearing. read news >>