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Report: Chael Sonnen Discusses Failed Drug Tests, “I Tried to Game the System”
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen didn’t challenge the two year suspension the Nevada State Athletic Commission recently handed him, and now the retired fighter has opened up about why he failed two drugs tests before UFC 175.
Sonnen appeared on… Read More
Metamoris 4: Andre Galvao Taps Out Chael Sonnen
By FCF Staff
Despite the protests of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Chael Sonnen competed at Metamoris 4, but the retired fighter did not walk away with a victory.
Sonnen took on renowned jiu-jitsu practitioner Andre Galvao in the grappling… Read More
Metamoris 4: Chael Sonnen Appears Set to Compete Despite NSAC Protest
By FCF Staff
Despite the protests of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, it looks as though Chael Sonnen will still grapple Andre Galvao on Saturday at Metamoris 4.
Recently it was reported that the NSAC believes Sonnen is prohibited from… Read More
Report: Nevada Commission Attempting to Stop Chael Sonnen From Competing at Metamoris 4
By FCF Staff
Although Chael Sonnen is not scheduled to compete in an event that’s sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, the organization is reportedly working to stop him from grappling at Metamoris 4.
Sonnen, who recently was suspended… Read More
Metamoris 4 Countdown: Chael Sonnen vs. Andre Galvao
Report: Chael Sonnen Suspended for Two Years as a Result of Failed Drug Tests
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen may be retired from professional mixed-martial-arts, but the former UFC star has been suspended for two years, after testing positive for several banned substances.
The 37 year-old Sonnen appeared in front of the Nevada Commission… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva Weighs in on Chael Sonnen’s Drug Test Failure, Believes Rival “Will be Back”
By FCF Staff
While it remains to be seen what kind of disciplinary action the Nevada State Athletic Commission enacts for Wanderlei Silva, the fighter has weighed in on his rival Chael Sonnen’s recent drug test failure.
Silva, who has admitted to… Read More
Report: Chael Sonnen to Comply With NSAC Resolution, Accepts Responsibility for Failing Drug Tests
By FCF Staff
After failing two random drug tests, leading into a scheduled bout at UFC 175, Chael Sonnen has no plans to challenge any disciplinary action that the Nevada State Athletic Commission hands out.
Sonnen’s lawyer has informed the… Read More
UFC’s Dana White Says Chael Sonnen Remains a Friend, But You Have to be an “Idiot to Mess Around With Drugs”
By FCF Staff
As the MMA world continues to buzz over the news that Chael Sonnen has failed a second drug test, and as a result, has lost his commentating duties with FOX Sports, Dana White has weighed in on… Read More
Metamoris 4: Chael Sonnen Still Facing Andre Galvao
By FCF Staff
Although Chael Sonnen has lost his commentating duties with the UFC and FOX Sports, after failing two random drug tests, the retired fighter will still compete at Metamoris 4.
Sonnen is scheduled to face Andre Galvao… Read More
UFC and FOX Sports Terminate Chael Sonnen From Analyst Duties After Second Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen may have retired from pro fighting after failing a random drug test recently, but the results of a second failed drug test has cost him his commentating duties.
According to a statement released by the… Read More
Chael Sonnen Fails Second NSAC Drug Test, UFC Makes Statement
By FCF Staff
Recently it was revealed that Chael Sonnen failed a pre-UFC 175, random drug test, and now comes word that he tested positive for banned substances in a second test as well.
Sonnen tested positive for human growth hormone… Read More
Chael Sonnen Maintains He’s “Most Definitely Retired” as NSAC Prepares for Next Hearing
By FCF Staff
Although it remains to be seen if Chael Sonnen will be further disciplined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, the outspoken fighter continues to say his fighting days are over.
On Tuesday, the NSAC elected to temporarily… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva Admits to Taking Banned Substance, Chael Sonnen Temporarily Suspended
By FCF Staff
In the wake of the cancellation of their UFC 175 bout, and each man’s respective issues with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, both Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva were addressed by the organization on Tuesday.
According to… Read More
Opinion: Chael Sonnen’s Retirement
By Jesse Heitz
Every once in a while even the most seasoned of MMA writers, not that I consider myself a member of that contingent, is taken completely by surprise. Yet, I the diehard cynic was caught off-guard by the… Read More
Chael Sonnen Announces Retirement in Wake of Failed Drug Test
By FCF Staff
Although Chael Sonnen has said he plans to appeal the results of a random drug test he failed recently, the charismatic veteran has announced he’s retiring from pro MMA.
On Tuesday, it was revealed that Sonnen has… Read More
Opinion: Chael Sonnen in Trouble Again
By Jesse Heitz
Oh how today is indeed a good day to be a writer that dabbles in MMA opinion pieces. Even better if you’re the aforementioned writer and possess a particular dislike for Chael Sonnen.
If you haven’t heard… Read More
Chael Sonnen Comments on Failed Drug Test: “These are not Performance Enhancing Drugs”, Says Appeal is Coming
By FCF Staff
After the news surfaced Tuesday that Chael Sonnen has failed a pre-fight drug test, and has been removed from UFC 175 as a result, it didn’t take the outspoken fighter long to comment on the situation.
Sonnen… Read More
Report: Chael Sonnen Fails Random Drug Test, Dropped From UFC 175
By FCF Staff
The drama surrounding Vitor Belfort’s next fight continues to roll on, as it’s being reported that Chael Sonnen has failed a random drug test. As a result, Sonnen has been pulled from UFC 175 on July 5th,… Read More
Chael Sonnen Believes Jon Jones “Will Take the Fight” Against Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
UFC brass will reportedly sit down with Jon Jones today, in an effort to convince the light-heavyweight champ to sign off on a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson. According to veteran fighter and UFC commentator Chael Sonnen, they’ll… Read More