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Chael Sonnen 


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Born: Oregon, USA
Fighting Out Of: West Linn, Oregon
Age: 33
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 185 lbs. (84 kg)
Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 26-10-1
Strengths: Excellent wrestler, constant pressure
Languages Spoken: English


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Chael Sonnen WEC™ Fight History:


Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time
Loss Anderson Silva Submission (Choke) UFC 117: SILVA vs. SONNEN Aug-7-2010 5 3:10
Win Nate Marquardt Unanimous Decision UFC® 109 RELENTLESS Feb-6-2010 3 5:00
Win Yushin Okami Unanimous Decision UFC® 104 MACHIDA v SHOGUN Oct-24-2009 3 5:00
Win Dan Miller Unanimous Decision UFC® 98 EVANS vs MACHIDA May-23-2009 3 5:00
Loss Demian Maia Submission (Choke) UFC® 95 SANCHEZ vs STEVENSON Feb-21-2009 1 2:37
Win Paulo Filho Unanimous Decision WEC® FABER vs BROWN Live on Versus Nov-5-2008 3 5:00
Win Bryan Baker Unanimous Decision WEC® Live On Versus 3/26 Mar-26-2008 3 5:00
Loss Paulo Filho Submission (Arm Lock) WEC® Live on Versus! 12/12 Dec-12-2007 2 4:55
Loss Jeremy Horn Submission (Other) UFC® 60: Hughes vs. Gracie May-27-2006 2 1:17
Win Trevor Prangley Unanimous Decision UFC® Fight Night™ 4 Apr-6-2006 3 0:00
Loss Renato Sobral Submission (Other) UFC® 55: Fury Oct-7-2005 2 1:20
Win Alex Steibling Unanimous Decision WEC®: Halloween Fury 3 Oct-21-2004 3 5:00


Fighter Biography

Training: Hard work.  Really, really, hard work.

Thoughts on opponent, Anderson Silva? I have so many that I don't know where to begin. 

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with Team Quest about two years before it was called Team Quest.
 
What ranks and titles have you held? Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Champion.  Hitman Light Heavyweight Champion.  Danger Zone Light Heavyweight Champion.  Rumble at the River tournament Champion.  2x University National Champion.  NCAA All-American, US. Olympic Team Alternate.
 
Do you have any heroes? Pope John Paul II.
 
What is your favorite technique? I like arm throws and leg locks. 
 
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is my dream.  I've wanted this since 1993.
 
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have a degree from the University of Oregon in sociology.
 
What was your job before you started fighting? I’m a realtor and an elected public official (precinct member district 22).