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Media Watch: Chael Sonnen Back in the Saddle Again
By Jesse Heitz
Anyone who regularly reads my pieces here on Full Contact Fighter is well aware that there are two MMA personalities that I seldom pass up the opportunity to discuss. The first is, and I’m not at all… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort-Chael Sonnen to Take Place at 185
By FCF Staff
Earlier this week Chael Sonnen relayed on “UFC Tonight” that his planned bout with Vitor Belfort will take place at light-heavyweight. According to new comments from UFC President Dana White, however, the July 5th fight will be… Read More
Wanderlei Silva Releases Video Discussing NSAC, Licensing Issues and Chael Sonnen
By FCF Staff
Wanderlei Silva has released a video relaying his side of the story, in terms of why he hasn’t been licensed yet to face Chael Sonnen at UFC 175.
Recently it was reported that Silva had not… Read More
UFC 175: Vitor Belfort Replacing Wanderlei Silva Versus Chael Sonnen
By FCF Staff
The long awaited grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva has been postponed once again, as the UFC has announced that the latter will not fight at UFC 175 due to licensing issues.
As a result,… Read More
Chael Sonnen Calls Out Rich Franklin, Says He’ll “Put Away” Former Champ
By FCF Staff
While Chael Sonnen is expected to take on rival Wanderlei Silva, July 5th, the outspoken fighter has gone out of his way to call out another accomplished vet, former middleweight champ Rich Franklin.
Recently, Sonnen relayed his… Read More
Report: Wanderlei Silva-Chael Sonnen Moved to UFC 175, JDS-Stipe Miocic to Headline May 31st Event
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has reportedly shifted around a couple of key fights, and as a result, Chael Sonnen will no longer fight Wanderlei Silva in Brazil.
Sonnen and Silva, who coached opposite one another on the… Read More
Chael Sonnen Says he May Have to “Stop the Sport” as a Result of NSAC TRT Ban
By FCF Staff
Vitor Belfort was forced to withdraw from an upcoming bout with Chris Weidman, as a result of the Nevada Commission’s ban of testosterone replacement therapy, and now Chael Sonnen is saying his career could be in jeopardy… Read More
Chael Sonnen-Wanderlei Silva Moved From UFC 173 to May 31st Card
By FCF Staff
The long awaited, Chael Sonnen-Wanderlei Silva will no longer take place on May 24th at UFC 173, as the promotion has announced it will headline a May 31st card.
Silva-Sonnen was initially set to be the co-main… Read More
UFC 173: Chris Weidman-Vitor Belfort, Wanderlei Silva-Chael Sonnen Booked For May 24th Card
By FCF Staff
Not only will the UFC’s May 24th card in Las Vegas feature middleweight champion Chris Weidman taking on Vitor Belfort, but the promotion has confirmed Chael Sonnen will battle Wanderlei Silva at the event.
The venue for… Read More
Report: Fight Between Wanderlei Silva And Chael Sonnen Erupts on TUF Brazil Set
By FCF Staff
Everyone was expecting fireworks between Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen during the latest season of “The Ultimate Fighter” Brazil, and according to Dana White, the longtime rivals have already fought. The show is currently being filmed in… Read More
Opinion: UFC Ruined Chael Sonnen vs. Rashad Evans Hype Train
By Michael Hatamoto
Win or lose on Saturday night, Chael Sonnen knows what is next for him in 2014: coaching on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil and finally settling a grudge with arch nemesis, Wanderlei Silva.
I don’t think it made… Read More
Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva to Coach TUF Brazil III
By FCF Staff
After months of call outs and threats, Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen are finally set to fight, even though the latter will face Rashad Evans at UFC 167 on November 16th.
The UFC has announced that Silva… Read More
Opinion: The Inevitable Fight between Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen
By Jesse Heitz
The rumor mill is working overtime again this week. No, I don’t mean the perpetual torrent of chatter that stems from the multitude of MMA fans on the sport’s many forums. In this case, which has been… Read More
Chael Sonnen Warns Wanderlei Silva “Accosting a Gangster is Hazardous”
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen may be scheduled to fight former light-heavyweight champ Rashad Evans at UFC 167, but the outspoken fighter’s rivalry with Wanderlei Silva hasn’t diminished.
Recently Silva announced that he’s hoping to fight Sonnen next, regardless of… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Week That Was:” Wanderlei Silva-Chael Sonnen Bad Blood Gets Worse, Tim Kennedy’s Desperation For a Fight, Death of a Fighter and Yushin Okami’s Pink Slip
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On this week’s edition of “The Week That Was,” host Jeremy Johnson discusses the escalating feud between UFC stars Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen as well as Tim Kennedy’s ongoing… Read More
UFC 167: Chael Sonnen Versus Rashad Evans Confirmed
By FCF Staff
Not long after Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans agree to fight publicly, the UFC has confirmed the two will meet on November 16th as Sonnen initially proposed. The light-heavyweight bout will take place at UFC 167, which… Read More
Opinion: Bring On Chael Sonnen vs. Rashad Evans
By Michael Hatamoto
A potential fight matchup between former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and perennial contender Chael Sonnen is expected for some time later this year.
I don’t care if this fight takes place at… Read More
UFC 167: Chael Sonnen Challenges Rashad Evans to Fight
By FCF Staff
With Wanderlei Silva reportedly unable to fight until 2014, and Vitor Belfort set to fight Dan Henderson on November 9th, Chael Sonnen has challenged Rashad Evans to fight at UFC 167. Sonnen has been… Read More