Fighter details| Name | Chael Sonnen |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Apr 3, 1977 (48 years old) |
| Weight class | Light Heavyweight |
| Organization | Bellator |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioChael Sonnen – General Profile
Chael Sonnen is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC’s middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. Known as "The American Gangster," he became one of the most charismatic and outspoken figures in MMA history.
MMA Career
Sonnen fought some of the biggest names in the sport, including Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, and Wanderlei Silva. He challenged multiple times for UFC titles, coming close to victory in legendary battles. Although he never captured a UFC belt, his relentless wrestling and high-level competition solidified him as a top contender during his prime years.
Fighting Style
A strong wrestler by background, Sonnen used relentless pressure, takedowns, and ground control to overwhelm opponents. While not known as a heavy finisher, his ability to dictate the pace and neutralize dangerous strikers made him one of the toughest matchups of his era.
Legacy
Beyond his fighting skills, Sonnen is remembered for his larger-than-life personality, sharp wit, and ability to promote fights with unmatched trash talk. After retiring from competition, he transitioned into commentary and analysis, where he continues to be a popular and influential voice in the MMA community.
Fights
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
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| Rashad Evans |
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs. Hendricks |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 4:05 |
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| Mauricio Rua |
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R1 · 4:47 |
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| Jon Jones |
UFC 159: Jones vs. Sonnen |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 4:33 |
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| Anderson Silva |
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II |
KO/TKO Punch · R2 · 1:55 |
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| Michael Bisping |
UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis |
U-DEC | |
| Brian Stann |
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III |
SUB Arm Triangle · R2 · 3:51 |
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| Anderson Silva |
UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen |
SUB Triangle Armbar · R5 · 3:10 |
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Randy Couture The Natural | 19-11 |
| Chad Mendes Money | 18-5 |
| Costas Philippou | 13-5 |
| Ricardo Almeida Big Dog | 13-5 |
| Travis Browne Hapa | 18-7 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Nariman Abbasov | 28-5 |
| Ludwing Salazar El Perro | 24-21 |
| Bill Mahood The Butcher | 20-7 |
| Jared Papazian The Jackhammer | 20-14 |
| Sam Sicilia | 18-11 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Tom Nolan Big Train | 10-1 |
| Demetrious Johnson Mighty Mouse | 25-4 |
| Alex Pereira Poatan | 13-3 |
| Brock Lesnar | 5-3 |
| Manel Kape Starboy | 22-7 |
| Fares Ziam Smile Killer | 18-4 |
| Waldo Cortes-Acosta Salsa Boy | 17-2 |
| Colby Covington Chaos | 17-5 |
| Josh Barnett The Warmaster | 35-8 |
| Max Holloway Blessed | 27-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Anthony Smith Lionheart | 38-22 |
| Glover Teixeira | 33-9 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Jan Blachowicz | 29-11 |
| Mauricio Rua Shogun | 27-14 |
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