What is Chael Sonnen UFC record?
29-15-1
Weight: 205 lbs.
Did Chael Sonnen win a UFC belt?
Sonnen was expected to face Nate Marquardt at UFC 110, but the fight was moved to UFC 109 on February 6. Sonnen won a unanimous decision, after escaping two deep guillotine chokes in the first and third rounds. With the victory, Sonnen became the number one contender for the UFC Middleweight Championship.
How many times did Chael Sonnen beat Tito Ortiz?
The two fought three times (once for the light heavyweight title) and coached a season of The Ultimate Fighter against one another but all the bad blood is now water under the bridge for Ortiz.
When did Chael Sonnen start fighting in the UFC?
Beginning his MMA career in 1997, Sonnen competed for the UFC, where he became a top contender in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions and challenged for both the UFC Light Heavyweight and UFC Middleweight Championships. Sonnen has also fought in the WEC, Pancrase, and most recently for Bellator MMA.
Who was the winner of Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen?
UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones defends his title against trash-talking king Chael Sonnen at UFC 159 in Newark, New Jersey. No. 8 heavyweight Roy “Big Country” Nelson does what he does best against Cheick Kongo, earning himself a knockout victory in the first round.
Who is Chael Sonnen and what is he famous for?
Chael Patrick Sonnen ( / ˈtʃeɪl ˈsʌnən /; born April 3, 1977) is an American submission grappling promoter, mixed martial arts (MMA) analyst, and retired mixed martial artist.
When did Chael Sonnen graduate from the University of Oregon?
At Oregon, Sonnen earned All-American honors, was a two-time PAC-10 runner-up, was a silver medalist at the 2000 Greco-Roman World University Championships, and was a two-time Dave Schultz Memorial International Greco-Roman winner. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2001, with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology.