Who is Chael Sonnen?
Chael Sonnen – The Early Years
Chael Patrick Sonnen was born in West Linn, Oregon on April 3, 1977. He attended the University of Oregon. While there he participated as a NCAA Division I collegiate wrestler, and was an All-American two-time national champion in Greco Roman wrestling. He also held a spot as an alternative for United States Olympic team.
Beginning His Professional Career
At the age of 24, in 2002, Chael Sonnen started his career in the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) with a rousing victory, by unanimous decision, against (later to be ICON middleweight champion) Jason “Mayhem” Miller at HFP 1 (Hitman Fighting Productions).
He would go on to win his first five fights at 5-0 until being defeated by Trevor Prangley by submission. Four years later he would avenge that defeat taking his victory from Prangley at the UFC Ultimate Fight Night 4. His overall wins of his first 20 MMA fights went 13-6-1.
His Career With WEC
Chael Sonnen only fought 4 fights in the WEC, winning three out of four times. He had an historic split in his two bouts with Paulo Filho. In WEC 31, his first fight with Filho, Chael was in top position throughout the match until getting caught in an arm bar, causing him to lose the fight. In his second fight rematch with Paulo, Sonnen won by decision. But because Filho did not make his weight before the fight, Sonnen was left empty-handed and not given the well-deserved WEC middleweight title. It was Filho’s first loss of his career.
His Stylized Fighting Skills
Though Chael Sonnen has strong striking abilities he maintains control over his opponents through his wrestling skills. When he has full command of a fight it is usually because he can take down his opponent, and control the situation through wrestling holds, by striking them while they are on the canvas.
Most of his wins are usually by unanimous decision. His greatest advantage is that he always trains to wrestle, as versus using other martial arts, making that his strong skill for the event. In addition he is always in optimal top condition for every fight, which allows him the strength he needs to endure the entire fight.
Chael Sonnen has to prepare to be in top condition because he usually doesn’t fight his opponents into submission, or use a submission defense. This winning strategy is viewed by some to be a weak point in his fighting style. Always fighting for a decision takes every bit of fighting energy that he and his opponent have.
While this fighting style can work to his benefit if he doesn’t make a fatal mistake during every round, it has allowed him to get caught in submission several times including his first attempt at the UFC middleweight title against Anderson Silva at UFC 117 on August 7, 2010 in Oakland California.
Training
Now fighting for the UFC, Chael Sonnen trains out of Portland Oregon with Team Quest.
Marked MMA Victories
In his first professional fight ever for MMA, Chael Sonnen defeated Jason “Mayhem” Miller at Hitman Fighting Productions (HFP 1) by unanimous decision. Miller would later go on to be an ICON Sport Champion.
At UFC 109 by unanimous decision, Nate Marquardt is defeated by Sonnen. Chael maintained command of the fight by using his wrestling skills through endurance and use of his known “ground and pound” style of defeat. He controlled the fight by getting Marquardt to the canvas and holding him there while he worked him over.
In WEC 36, Chael defeated Paulo Filho through unanimous decision. This was Sonnen’s first attempt to win the WEC middleweight title, and though he won the event, Filho didn’t make his weight before the fight, thereby stripping Sonnen of his win of the WEC title.
Most Disappointing Recent Defeat – UFC 117
At UFC 117 event, Chael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva, held in Oakland California on Saturday, August 7, 2010, Sonnen was defeated by Silva in the second half of the fifth round through submission with a triangle arm bar. For the first twenty-three minutes of the event Sonnen was in total command over Silva. At times Silva staggered while being worked over by Sonnen.
According to all the judges scorecards, Chael Sonnen had won every round leading into the fifth. Halfway through the fifth, after Sonnen had thrown numerous “lazy” body shots, Silva took full advantage of one of the few mistakes Sonnen made. Silva caught Chael in a sudden triangle choke off his back.
Chael Sonnen then made a move to defend himself by attempting to fall backwards and use his legs in a move to take back control. His move was completely ineffective and within a few moments Sonnen reached up and touched Silva on the leg. Seeing the signal, the ref then jumped in and called the fight for Silva.
Through Sonnen’s disbelief, in an interview after the fight, he stated he was ready for rematch with Silva and didn’t require time to heal. Dana White, president of UFC, has stated that he has made no decision as of yet regarding when Sonnen will have a rematch with Silva.
It was suggested that Viktor Belfort would get a chance at the title first because he was originally scheduled to fight Silva before being injured in training. Sonnen then stepped in to take Belfort’s place. Though rumor has it Sonnen will have a rematch with Silva sometime by the end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011.
Interest And Work Outside Of The MMA
Sonnen currently works as a real estate agent in Portland Oregon. Up until June 16, 2010 Chael Sonnen was running as a Republican for Oregon’s House State Representative in District 37 until he decided to drop out of the race.
He’s publicly stated his decision to quit was based solely on a real estate issue concerning something in 2006 which he was not at liberty to discuss but that would probably have to be decided in court.
He also stated that because the situation will might be adverse, he would not be eligible to run for office until 2011. Chael Sonnen then stated that he would continue to be active in politics and help find a suitable candidate for the office.
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CHAEL YOU HAVE A BIG MOUTH! BUT WHERE IS IT NOW? YOU GET BUSTED FOR STERIOD USE AND YOU CLAM UP,,,,COWARD, IF YOU TALK SMACK ALL THE TIME WHEN IT IS A BENNIFIT TO YOU WHY DO YOU NOT TALK THE SMACK OR AT LEAST SAY SORRY WHEN YOU F UP. YOU MADE YOUR BED AND IT IS RITTLED WITH BED BUGS AND THEY ARE BITTING YOU IN THE ASS. COME YOU PIECE OF SHIT LETS HERE YOU TALK NOW…THOUGHT SO,,,,
YOUR MMA CAREER=== RIP
@ Bob The Spider Anderson
I like how you call a man who would destroy you a coward, while you talk shit hiding COWARDLY behind the internet. You would not have the balls to say any of that to Chael’s face. Chael had the balls to say it to Anderson, and for 4 1/2 rounds totally backed it up. Anyone who steps into that octagon has more balls than you ever will.
(Also, people talk shit all the time. Like it our not, it creates hype and controversy. Which in turn increases Pay per view sales. Ie, A fatter paycheck for the fighters. Anderson should thank Chael for the nice bump in pay, because Anderson has been BORING AS SHIT lately, and NOT worth watching.)
Chael is a coward I agree he disrespected silva and his family
Got a shot at the best lost AND cheated he is a fucking disgrace and I’ll say it to his face I FEAR NO MAN he is lucky to even still have a job I wish Dana would kick his cheating ass out fuck him I have no respect for a cheater I don’t know who he is doing in the UFC office but fuck that coward fight like a man toe to toe PUNK!!!!!!!!!!! P.s. Go to wwf
You should shut ur mouth fag boy you just dont like seeing anderson get punched in his disperportionate lips.Sonnens a pimp and when the rematch comes andersons gonna suck it!
AARON, SONNEN MAY BE YOUR PIMP, BOY. TO CALL ME A FAG WITH NOT FACTS IS SAD, BOY. EVERYTHING I SAID ABOVE IS TRUE, AND IF CAN NOT HANDLE IT TOO BAD. AS FOR SEEING AS GETTING PUNCHED IN HIS LIPS, DOES NOT HURT ME AT ALL. HE GETS PAID GOOD MONEY FOR IT. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ME PERSONALLY GIVE ME NUMBER I WILL GET AHOLD OF YOU AND WE CAN DEAL WITH IT. IN THE MEAN TIME GET BUSY ON THE STREET, CHAEL NEEDS THE MONEY AND PIMPIN AINT EASY……..A.S. FOR PRESIDENT
Chael Steroid Sonnen.
Talks too much
Cheats too much
Does too little
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Some players have balls. Chael Sonnen has got steroids.
Chael Sonnen is an honest straightforward hardworking athlete. He did nothing wrong. These rumors are exagerated and untrue.
silva needs a beating again.
faggot
Sonnen is going to show the world once again he isnt lying, just wait, on the 2nd he will deuce on those NCSAC officials just like he deuced on silva. Then silva will realize his nightmare is back and go hide behind his boyfriend junior dosantos
Chael Sonnen is one of the best fighters in the UFC via steriods are not. His work ethic is incredible and his sence of humor is even better. Chael Sonnen is to the UFC like Dan Marino was to the NFL”one of the best fighters competeing but doesn’t get the world title”. Chael keep ur head up man, your one of the best in the world and my favorite fighter “steriods or no steriods”. Keep working hard and can’t wait to see u kicking ass again.
Chael you inspired me to get into MMA, i think that your a brilliant fighter and glad to hear that you will back in March 2011, looking forward to it!
I totally agree. Chael Sonnen is one of the most under-appreciated fighters. His work ethic and endurance is amazing. While alot of fighters are the Jack of All Trades, I have never seen someone use pure wrestling so efficiently. Even some of the best wrestlers will need to hurry and finish their opponents once they get them down to the mat for the risk that their opponents will stand back up again.
But not with Chael. He uses his superior strength and endurance to just wear out his opponents. He just dominates them the entire fight and never stops until the fight is over. It reminds me of a cat playing with a mouse before he eats it.
I thought Marquardt would beat Sonnen for sure. Wow was I proved wrong. Anyone who can control such strong and high-level opponents as if they were a small child is indeed a top level athlete.
Sonnen is a great fighter. Hands down.
CHAEL CAN FLY ME TO HIS NEXT APPEARANCE AND I WILL SAY IT TO HIS FACE. CAN HE BEAT ME IN A FIGHT, YA BUT DOES NOT SCARE ME. HE TALKS TOO MUCH, START BACKING IT UP. AT BEST HE HAS A 3 FIGHT WIN STREAK. GET HIM ON AN OFF DAY AND YA MAYBE I CAN TAKE HIM…………CHAEL GOOF SONNEN…
PS MR.ME I TALK SHIT ABOUT SHIT TALKIN AHOLES. I GIVE RESPECT TO THOSE WHO DESERVE IT. I RESECT MANY FIGHTERS I DONT LIKE. IF YOU CAN ARRANGE MEETING BETWEEN ME AND CS DO IT. IF NOT F OFF….
@ Bob The Spider Anderson
Did you happen hear that Chael has been undergoing TRT? Not using steroids.
Apology perhaps?
You don’t need me to arrange a meeting, I’m sure you can Google/Map quest on your own. It’s not really that difficult. Chael heads the Team Quest in West Linn, OR. He also trains with with the Team at Team Quest in Portland, OR. The information really is just a few clicks away.
Fine, I’ll help a little. http://teamquestmma.net/ , Then just simply click the locations tab at the top of the page. Gosh….
MR. ME [CHAEL]. NICE OF YOU TO READ ALL THIS. YOU TALK TO MUCH, YOU HAVE NO RESPECT FOR ANYONE IT SEEMS. A SILVA HAS WON HOW MANY IN A ROW, AND YOU,, JUST A LITTLE LESS. YOU WERE FOUND GUILTY OF AN ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE, CALL IT WHAT YOU MAY. I DONT CARE,IT WAS ILLEGAL. WHEN YOU GET BACK TO FIGHTING AND RUN UP AN EMPRESSIVE 1 OR 2 WIN STREAK I HOPE YOU KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT, MAYBE I COULD LIKE YOU AS A FIGHTER. BUT TILL THEN UNDER GO YOUR TRT AND TRY TO TELL YOUR SELF YOU ARE THE BEST……….
@ Bob The Spider Silva
2 QUICK POINTS
1st. I’m not Chael.
2nd. He was NEVER accused, nor found guilty of a controlled substance. That was a false internet rumor. The CSAC never accused him of that. They just said his testosterone levels were high. Yes, this is often an indicator of steroid use, which is why people assumed that was the case. He, however did NOT test positive for steroids, or any other banned substances. He just had high levels of testosterone, due to TRT.
INHANCING TESTOSTERONE LEVELS IS ILLEGAL DEWEEB. HENCE THE 6 MONTH HOLIDAY. SECOND, IF IT WALKS LIKE A DUCK, QUACKS LIKE A DUCK, ITS A DUCK. NOW SUCK IT TRT BOY. ANDERSON SILVA FOR PREZ.
your wrong sir
@ Bob The Spider Anderson
Again you are WRONG. The CSAC said that he failed to properly disclose his testosterone treatment. That is what the suspension was for. Proper Disclosure, NOT elevated levels of testosterone.
He has been undergoing TRT since 2008. He passed a CSAC test in October 2009 (when he defeated Yushin Okami at UFC 104). His TRT was properly disclosed then, so it was not a problem. If they knew then, how can they say they they did not know now? Even George Dodd of the CSAC said that Sonnen personally told him prior to the fight with Silva.
Proper disclosure is the TRUE issue here.
Have you even bothered to listen to Chael’s side?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFI0wsuQ8kA
He’s a funny bastard, a natural. Regardless of his shortcomings, and in the grand scheme of things, these minor troubles seem to be pithy in nature. Watch Chael, don’t be suprised if his lofty political aspirations eventually prosper in the twilight of his very entertaining MMA career. He’s great to watch, one of the top three, and to those who have hit the mats and the feet before, his work-rate is amazing, absolutely amazing. And if Anderson Silva entered that fight with a broken rib, then, having suffered two in 2 months myself, i can only guess he was on something, in order to make the fight, as well. That pain is intense, intense! Even a hairline fracture! Or maybe I’m as weak as fermented piss.
I wish Chael all the best, he has ‘funny bones’, and is the consumate ‘fighter’ – all truly funny guys have to eat the chops before they taste the steak. Chael, if you read this, anytime you come down-under, drop in to Southeast Academy down in Bentleigh East, VIC, and I’ll make you a Chael Latte on our Classic Gaggia, full cream milk. We train mon, tues, weds, thurs. Fridays off for disco training and tiddly-winks.
The guy has abnormal levels of testosterone, and people still stay on his side. They seem to have never heard about something called physiological dose (have a look at this documentary and you will see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK8rvXUNE0Q ). The champion beats him with a broken rib while he is on steroids, and yet people try to blame the champion. This American mentality is indeed a joke.
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I really believe that Dana White UFC has something against Anderson Silva, probably because he is not American. I am Brazilian and I can see how shamelessly what Anderson says is distorted and even made up in “translations” making him seem arrogant.
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The real arrogant guy here is Chael Sonnen, a person that has no sense of respect at all. And don’t tell me I am looking at things in a distorted way. I understand what he says, I understand English, I KNOW how stupid he is.
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Thanks god not all Americans are as stupid as Chael’s fans, hence Brock Lesnar. I’m Brock’s fan.
This guy needs help.
I really am beginning to think that Chael Sonnen truly suffers from a bonafide mental illnes.
If you think about the endless stream of out and out lies, twists, half truths, and delusional rants……it begins to paint a picture of a person who is out of touch with reality and really needs help.
The list of contradictions and lies from his twisted mind is huge, but let’s just focus for now on one glaringly obvious one for now. His getting caught for cheating and then lying about his anabolic steroid use.
To start, as a so called “professional” athlete….to go on record accusing someone….in this case a very high profile celebrity/athlete in Lance Armstrong…of giving themselves cancer…is incredible. I mean think about it. What would posses any normal/healthy person to attack someone that has nothing at all to do with you, or your sport, or promotion, with such an outrageous and ridiculous claim? Beyond being just plain ignorant and classless……it is pure nonsense. Sonnen’s delusion.
But more importantly…..making this claim that this cancer was a result of steroid or PED use …..while he was on them himself!!!! Talk about denial and transference. You would think that you would just shut up or at minumum not go out of your way to bring up steroid use if you yourself were on them! I mean no one in the right mind would do such a thing.
And then whole “TRT” because of low testosterone is a load of nonsense. As pointed out in in numerous articles and disclosures:
“Sonnen fought Nate Marquardt in Nevada this past February, after the Okami fight. According to Keith Kizer, Executive Director of the Nevada commission, Sonnen never applied or was approved for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Not in February or any of his previous fights in Nevada. Before the Marquardt fight, he applied and was approved for Soma/carisprodol (a muscle relaxer recently banned completely by WWE because it can cause intoxication while others don’t and are more effective) for sleep as long as he didn’t take it the night before and doxycyline (an antibiotic) for acne.”
http://www.mmamania.com/2010/11/17/1821089/chael-sonnen-testosterone-replacement-therapy-trt-defense-possible
Even more so….the levels he was at after the fight were way higher than TRT is prescribed to “adjust” them to.
It is relatively easy for an individual to artificially suppress endogenous testosterone levels. In fact, bodybuilders have been doing this for years in order to “trick” their physicians into prescribing testosterone. It is well-known within the bodybuilding community and medical literature that anabolic steroid use itself can induce temporary hypogonadism.
Steroid cycles can be specifically designed and timed to suppress testosterone levels such that a blood test will return a low testosterone value. Many physicians, unaware of this subterfuge, will be willing to prescribe testosterone based on this reported value. Sonnen’s personal physician testified at the hearing that he was unaware of any drugs that could induce hypogonadism….yea right.
“Nobody’s ever explained to me testosterone is a steroid — a frowned-upon steroid.”
This was the head-case-Sonnen’s claim on the heels of a discussion about whether the commission’s request to disclose “prescription medication” could be misinterpreted. Steroids are synthetic hormones and other substances designed to manipulate the body’s natural system. Artificial testosterone is not only a member of that group but also possibly the kingpin. One thing sonnen is not is that stupid. Delusional and stupid are two different things. Another squirm and weasel.
And on that note …
Ignorance is not an acceptable defense,
At various intervals, Sonnen claimed he didn’t wish to be “redundant” in disclosing his testosterone use because he had informed the UFC’s house doctor, the California commission and the Nevada commission. He didn’t believe that he had to repeat it. (California claims to have no record of this; Nevada’s Keith Kizer told ESPN.com’s Josh Gross that he has never spoken to Sonnen about testosterone or hormone replacement as mentioned above.)
Avoiding redundancy would have been for Sonnen to inform the questioning physician that he already had confirmed therapeutic use and didn’t wish to explain himself twice. Instead, Sonnen allegedly said nothing. No one enjoys repeating themselves over and over, but Sonnen — a onetime political candidate (LOL!)surely understands how tiresome red tape can be. Better to be safe than sorry.
Chael Sonnen’s big mouth and clever twisting has kept most distracted, focusing on the idea that he did inform CSAC of his TRT prior to his bout against Anderson Silva. He’s been successful in keeping attention away from the question of why he even needed TRT in the first place. Realistically, there are only two legitimate reasons why Sonnen would require TRT:
1.Chael Sonnen is experiencing a genuine case of Andropause (a.k.a. male menopause), lowered testosterone levels due to age. Although possible, at a visibly healthy and vital 33 years old, this strains credulity.
2.Chael has congenital hypogonadism, meaning he was born with it. But if this were the case, Sonnen would have a record of TRT spanning his MMA career which he doesn’t, as proved above.
As for the obvious, more logical illegitmate reasonings:
1.It’s likely that Chael Sonnen, as an attempt to get an edge in this strenuous sport, may have cycled anabolic steroids in the past, and as a result he experienced decreased testosterone levels. In order to bring his “test” levels back within normal range, he was prescribed testosterone replacement therapy. But, then again, his post-UFC 117 test levels were above normal — suspicous yet?
2.This whole TRT thing is a “somewhat” clever mask for an anabolic steroid cycle to help him have an edge.
To sum it up, Chael Sonnen is a liar, cheat, certified mental case whio is rapidly losing touch with reality and beginning to look like a pathetic basket case of a human being who is so caught up in lying that he forgets what is the truth now…. and should revisit his career in politics or real estate…..oh yea…. I guess real estate is out now too LOL!…….
OR HE IS A LEGIT ANDROPAUSAL MALE WHO MIGHT WANT TO THINK ABOUT ADDING A FEW DOSES OF VIAGARA TO HIS TRT CYCLE BECAUSE HE IS A BALL-LESS, SELF-ADMITTED, DELUSIONAL SOCIOPATH.
Chaeltheandropausalmale does it again,
Does this clown really think anyone takes him seriously??? LOL
I mean this liar can go around criticizing Evan Dunham, calling him “irresponsible” because he wasn’t returning phone calls!!!!??? ROFL
http://www.fightline.com/fl/news/2011/0211/536396/evan-tanner/
This from a self-admitted cheater and money launderer!!…..Jesus this guy is completely delusional. Someone should slip him some anti-psychotics with his testosterone cause he needs help big time. Completely oblivious.
The most classic line from above:
“this really shows you where his head was at.” LMAO
over than 270 punches on silva`s head…dude you are weak…you punch like a girl, The spider got you in his web…even with that broken rib…yeahh he was injured, took 1 zillion punches from mr. steroid and kicked his ass still.
Hi Chael,
I guess Wanderlei was right, wasn’t he? If you respect you don’t lose your teeth! I understand that you still have your teeth after all the shit you talked about other athletes. However, you lost your honor because you CHEATED! Ahhhh, I forgot….you were also dishonest with your real state business partners, weren’t you? or the prosecutors are just making this shit up?
BE CAREFUL when say something that is not true and not fair because it will come back to you……..
Hi Chael,
I really didn’t know who was Chael Sonnen until you fight Anderson Silva. I am really disappointed because you are know in Brasil for things you said against this country. I live in Australia with my family and yesterday I say your “unfortunate” interview talking about Brazil, Nogueira Brothers and other things. I hope you have a chance to be back in Brazil again and receive a good treatment from our people. If somebody took your wallet, we apologize for that. Just a reminder, your records against brazilians:
5 fights; 1 win – 4 loss. Interesting is: 3 losses by TRIANGLE!
You should buy more happy meals and hope to find a black belt from Nogueira Brothers inside. Maybe it will be help you how to avoid or defence triangles.
All the best!
down south in the uk we love you chael. we train with controlled raw agression and like you never give up with our relentlessness. with your all american good looks and republican attitude you are our heroes. You are the next captain randy couture, plus your name is chael, such a manly persona! you have been designated captain bear, alongside big bear alex and humble bear steve. love you chael. p.s. love you hendo!
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Sonnen, you harvested what you planted my friend. The punishment you receive is in line with your character, morals and values. You are a disrespectful person and lier and I am so happy that you were suspended again.
Enjoy your suspension asshole!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are hilarious Sonnen! But common man, I’m from Brazil and sometimes you are too boring. Just don’t say that everyone here are Birds of a feather. People watch too much television and think that Rio and Sao Paulo are the Brazil. I live in the country, life is hard, so take it easy if you can…
U.S. go home, you’re a failure in Brazil you’re dead, because so much talk that you can do brazilian jiu jitsu we’re now waiting for you
you never win anything ever anything you do not Devra be in the ufc but in cirque du soleil clown really good
I’m anxiously waiting you in my country, more like man because talking What would you like to hide in securities and is easy to come in scholarship GRACIE BARRA rio de janeiro Brazil are anxiously awaiting
all of u should shut the f*** up because chael is my freind and coach and will beat anderson even worse than the first time and he will be back with weapons
He has no code no honor and he shows that ever time he opens his mouth.
THANKS
hi cael
hi, how it would be to act little bit more normal and friendly?
and if you must be so cocky and talking so much crap, – if you can do it more funny… like rampage for example, and not so: try and personally and boring…..
thank you, for reading
from switzerland-mma-fanbase
and much success in your fortcoming fights
was great too watch against a. silva (no ironic!)
Cão que muito late não morde. Esse Chael é muito é falador. O que importa é que foi finalizado, se bateu muito e não ganhou a luta é imcompetente, se não sabe jiu-jitsu vai usar seu tempo para treinar mais e não ficar falando merda!! É sempre assim, o perdedor sempre arruma várias desculpas para suas derrotas!!! Vai tomar anabolizante, isso você sabe fazer direito!!! Manezão veado
Dog that barks does not bite much. This is Chael is very talkative. What matters is that it was finished, fought hard and won the fight is not imcompetente, if not know jiu-jitsu will take the time to train more and not be talking shit! It always does, the loser always find various excuses for their losses! Will take anabolic, you can do it right! Manezao deer
I find it hilarious that people talk so much shit on a website.
are any of you guys actually MMA fans? How can you possibly disrespect a fighter of chaels class based on personnel matters? Chael is one of the best wrestlers in the UFC hands down. He has dominated almost every one of his fights with most loss’s coming via. submission. He dominated okami, mardquart, miller and silva until he got over confident in the 5th round and got caught in a triangle from a nogueira black belt…shit happens! Yes he talks alot but you people act as tho it dosnt make the fight that much more exciting, especially when your as funny and quick witted as sonnen is.
All of you that go on about steroid abuse need to actually keep up to date with mma news, the people that go on about him money laundering, we know almost no facts whatsoever so to comment on it is pathetic and totally outwith the ufc and therefore outwith your apparent knowledge (or lack of).
I for one am a HUGE chael sonnen fan and cant wait for him to dominate a few more guys so he can get his rematch with silva so he can do exactly what he said he was going to do and that is put an absolute beating on silva, only this time he knows the only way silva can win is by submission so he’ll be 100% ready for it. You guys seem to forget he dropped silva multiple times during the fight, how many other fighters have you seen dominate silva like that? NONE.
@ Bob the spider silva & Chaeltheandropausalmale
Jump back in your plant pots and grow the fuck up guys, your seriously misinformed and your posts are cringe worthy. Your only embarassing yourselves.
thank you! i couldn’t have said it better! it’s nice to see a true mma and chael fan
I’M PULLING ALL THE WAY FOR CHAEL SONNEN TO BEAT BRAIN STANN. STANN’S PHONEY ALL-AMERICAN MARINE SCHTICK MAKES HIM THE MOST IRRITATING FIGHTER IN THE UFC. SONNEN IS A MUCH BETTER FIGHTER, AND ALTHOUGH HE TALKS A LOT OF TRASH, HE IS FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING, AND BACKS THE TRASH TALK UP IN THE RING. HE TALKS THE TALK BECAUSE HE CAN WALK THE WALK AS THEY SAY…
Chael, vc não passa de um paspalhão, um falador falastrão. Vc não tem moral, não tem caráter, não tem vergonha na cara, e isso é pior do que ganhar algumas lutas.
Homem que é homem tem caráter, tem moral e vergonha na cara, coisas que vc não tem. Por isso digo: mais moral e caráter tem alguém que tenha perdido uma luta, do que vc, que fica se gabando das suas merdas.
Chael, vc não tem caráter, não tem moral e não tem vergonha na cara. Isso é a pior coisa que pode acontecer para um homem, pior do que uma derrota no UFC.
Chael, you do not pass of a fool, a talkative chatterbox. You have not morally, have no character, it has no shame, and that is worse than to gain some struggles.
Man who is a man has character, has moral and shame in the face, things what you have not. Therefore I say: much more moral and character has someone who has lost a struggle, of what you, who stays if boasting of his merdas.
Chael, you have no character, have no moral and it has no shame. This is the worst thing that can happen for a man, worse of what it defeats one in the UFC.
Did not it like? BE GOING TO HARM!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sempre disposto a promover seus combates, o americano, sem pensar duas vezes, costuma disparar sua hemorragia verbal para todos os desafetos, mas quando se trata de nossos representantes, os insultos ganham volume e respingam nos amigos dos desafetos, e, até mesmo, em seus compatriotas.
Mas, afinal de contas, por que tanto ódio pelos atletas deste país sul-americano?
Pela nossa pesquisa, o excesso de surras sofrido para brasileiros nos últimos anos foi responsável por um enorme trauma na estrutura psicológica de Chael Sonnen. Para se ter uma ideia, em cinco duelos, foram quatro vitórias tupiniquins, todas por finalização.
A primeira delas, ainda quando Sonnen competia entre os meio-pesados (93 kg), foi contra o carioca Renato Babalu, no UFC 55, em 2005. Em vez de luta, a apresentação dos atletas pareceu uma aula, com o “professor” Babalu apresentando ao rival o triângulo, estrangulamento com as pernas (guardem o nome deste golpe).
Provando que não é um bom aluno, o ianque falastrão desceu de categoria e enfrentou Paulo Filho pelo cinturão dos médios (84 kg) do extinto evento WEC, em 2007. Apesar de dominar todo o combate, quando derrubou e golpeou o adversário no solo, acabou finalizado em um rápido momento de descuido (já viram este filme?).
Infelizmente, o próprio Paulão se tornou o único brasileiro vencido por Sonnen – na decisão dos jurados – ao aceitar a revanche no ano seguinte.
Com a moral lá em cima, o americano retornou ao UFC e, adivinhem, encarou outro representante brasileiro, o paulista Demian Maia, que não deu chance ao azar: derrubou e finalizou com um rápido triângulo, igual ao aplicado por Babalu.
E, já não bastasse tudo isso, soma-se o fato de que, na única oportunidade que teve de disputar o cinturão do UFC, o falastrão foi finalizado outra vez, por outro brasileiro, com um novo triângulo. Como muitos devem se lembrar, o embate foi contra Anderson Silva, realizado no UFC 117, em agosto de 2010.
Depois de tantos fatos, a pergunta muda de foco. Em vez de: “Qual é a deste cara?”, o certo seria: “Por que judiamos tanto dele?”.
Always willing to promote their fighting, the U.S., without thinking twice, usually shoot your bleeding lip, and all enemies, but when it comes to our representatives, insults gain in volume and spillover friends of enemies, and even in their compatriots.
But, after all, why so much hatred for the athletes from this South American country?
In our study, the excess for Brazilians suffered beatings in recent years was responsible for an enormous psychological trauma in the structure of Chael Sonnen. To get an idea in five duels were Tupiniquins four victories, all by submission.
The first of them, even when competing Sonnen between light heavyweight (93 kg), was against the Rio Renato Sobral at UFC 55 in 2005. Instead of fighting, the presentation of the athletes looked a class with the “teacher” Babalu presenting to rival the triangle choke with his legs (keep the name of this scam).
Proving that there is a good student, the Yankee-class loudmouth down and faced Paulo Filho for the belt middleweight (84 kg) the former WEC event in 2007. Despite dominating throughout the fight when knocked down and struck his opponent on the ground, just ended a brief moment of carelessness (have you seen this movie?).
Unfortunately, the very Filho became the only Brazilian won by Sonnen – judges’ decision – to accept the rematch the following year.
With the morale up there, returned to the U.S. UFC and guess what, faced another representative of Brazil, the Sao Paulo Demian Maia, who gave no chance to chance: down quickly and ended with a triangle, equal to that applied by Babalu.
And all this were not enough, compounded by the fact that the only opportunity he had to fight for the UFC belt, the talker was completed again by another Brazilian, with a new triangle. As many may remember, the struggle was against Anderson Silva, UFC held at 117 in August 2010.
After all these facts, the question changes the focus. Instead of: “What is this guy?”, The right would be: “Why is it so much Jewry ?”.
Chael “Low IQ” Sonnen!
Motherf., watch out how you talk about the brazilian people,
we deserve your respect, after all you’re our guest, chill out if you plan to go back in one piece to the shithole you call home, stupid assh., go fight in the middle-east for your country, to defend your decadent imperialistic ways… you desirve out pitty… Watch it when you go out on Rio’s streets you pussy…
Looser, looser, looser, welcome to Rio so we brazilians can kick your ass all the way back to F. Oregon, once again ! How do you respond to that you sad looser,
don’t go to the playgroud if you don’t wanna play baby, learn to loose thit respect… ass
you’re already F. in the ass, dead weight, tap out you cry baby !!! lol
he talks a lot.. is a great fighter but talks like an angry hooker
put feelings on your ass sonnen, you’re a monkey talking…
Anderson beat you with broken ribs
You bring shame to America…
Your father must despise you Man…
act like a Man, stop talking, conquer things fighting, asshole.
is the best thing you can do, and remember that you aren’t a poet…
even isn’t a real fighter i think.
fuck you lady, Brazil does not need you. punching bag of Brazilians. back to your country bankrupt
Chael is a big Losser in life and in the octagon as well.
Chael is my fucking hero! I dont give a shit about the steroids. They dont make a guy better just heal faster so they can WORK harder. Calling this guy a coward is like calling Obama a leader. There far to few John Wayne’s today, and Sonnen is one of the few. Keep it up Chael, I say fuck everyone who hates on you. The Sinners will always support you. Remember brother, A Country Boy can & will survive.
Chael,
I have been watching your work on MMA live and other appearances showing your keen knowledge of the sport I think if your continue with your professional persona I think the sky is the limit and if you have an agent plan a post fight career as a commentator because you really have some skills where this is concerned. Good luck against Brian Stann and if you win I can’t wait for the rematch to see if Silva can win his belt back.
Good Luck
Pooch
Pooch
You are a despicable person, a frustrated and envious, a clown who only seeks fame at any cost, even if you bring a watermelon on his head … speak evil, discard one language, one nation like Brazil makes you an asshole frustrated and forgotten. You are not and never will be the best because the best are to be decent people and structured … is just a moron … I am Brazilian, hardworking, honest, love my country, I love people and I admire the sport … you’re rubbish, in which America is not guilty of inside it, you should be thrown at your shit plantations.
Not all Americans think like Sonnen so please dont think bad of all of us, i have been in the US MARINES for 18 years and i love the Brazil people and the honor they have. Sonnen should not be an example of the American people and the American Fans need to boo this guy. THANKS
chael sonnen is one the greatest fighters of all time and for you to disrespect him makes you a piece of shit
What about when Sonnen disrespects fighters like Silva , what does that make Sonnen?
fucking hilarious is what it makes him
This blog is nearly a year old and going strong. Happy Anniversary. lol
Imaging watching Family Guy American Dad or South Park without any racism or bigotry. Fucking yawn me to death again! PLEASE lol and I am Italian so I hear the stereo types all the time. For those of you who think he is delusional, crazy, helpless etc, it quite seems you were more concerned about making it blatant, as opposed to actually getting help. Sonnen is well aware of his mental and physical condition, and though he does have tendencies of insecurity (which is NORMAL) I am sure you needn’t worry. Trust me when I say that if most of you were as exposed as Chael has become, you’d have some or more issues, too! Everyone has to deal with their own demons and angels at some time. You do, I do, and Chael does. We’ll all have our time. And it’s EXACTLY that, ‘ Our Time ‘…So let’s try and close the door on this, as I will leave you with this…Compliance is ALL that counts 
Steriods Broken rib Racism Broken ribs Lies Truths Salesman CSAC
delusional Champion Loser Rematch Worthless Therapy Personal Lawyers UFC MMA
Courts TRT Dana White Hate Love and on and on. If anything, Chael has opened himself up to be magnified and prosecuted. So many people are taking him too seriously, while Sonnen bobs and weaves with truths, stories, and delusional humor. He is well aware of his tapestry and ebbs and flows accordingly. This is not by accident. He may have learned this on the go, but it is obviously part of the stitching. Regardless of his past, TRT, Real Estate, Politics, Hearings etc, Chael is not in contempt of law and or procedure and is a professional fighter in the UFC. For Christ’s sake and catch on. THIS is the business of professional fighting. Wouldn’t life be so wonderful with out distaste? Chael is not actually physically hurting anyone while promoting/running his mouth. Look at it this way. How would you like to watch a fight that excluded distaste? Fucking yawn me to death. SERIOUSLY GUYS AND GALS
Not sure if you are still following this blog, Chael, but if you are, and you aren’t already aware, please be careful that you don’t push the take down as much as Shields did the other night. God rest his father
Shields is a much better fighter than what came across on Saturday. After taking that first knee right up the middle, and they were still engaged, surprised he didn’t try a judo take down as opposed to pressing forward thinking the second knee wasn’t going to follow. I know that you and Shields are close, so hopefully he is doing well. Let him know that his true fans are expecting a much better fight the next go round, because that is all he knows how to do. We still respect and admire him very much and know that he’ll get another shot sometime in 2012. As far as you are concerned, do not get so one dimensional, at least without mixing it up some. Work the standup until the ‘ kick ass ‘ take down and ground and pound is ready. Love Stann, but absolutely a Chael/Gangster fan ALL the WAY, baby!
CHAEL “CHICKEN” SONNEN: u r a jerk, donk, low IQ, a shit of fighter. Don’t have respect for nothing. your name had be Chael “The Dick Sucker” Sonnen. You and nothing are the same thing. IDIOT, BASTARD.
try saying this to his face?
“you and nothing are the dame thing” before you call someone else an idiot or say they have a low IQ, why don’t you rethink your own intelligence.
how about you get in the octagon (if you know what that it) with chael and try to make it through thirty seconds? btw those are cute nicknames you’ve come up with…did you think of those all by yourself? i’m impressed.
Sonnen, vou escrever em portugues porque voce nao merece que eu me esforce pra que voce me entenda. Mas como terao muitos brasileiros lendo esse blog depois da palhaçada que voce falou ontem, pra mim já basta.
Voce é muito falastrao, pouca tecnica e muita empolgaçao. Lutou com o Anderson dopado e se achou injustiçado pelo resultado justo. Porque ate com a costela trincada o Anderson conseguiu ser um lutador profissional e te finalizar nos ultimos 20 segundos de luta. Voce merece levar uma surra bem dada, daquele jeito que só o Anderson sabe fazer, com a guarda baixa te esperando pra enfiar um jab no meio da tua cara.
Se voce for homem de verdade, seus dias estao contados no UFC, ja que voce prometeu parar de lutar se perder a luta contra o Spider.
“tic-tac, tic-tac, tic-tac… You are a joke, man!!!”
Dana white u suc—cess u suc–cess ahahah what the f is this guy trying to do?Always trying to put the Brazilians in a bad position. He shouldn’t be the president of the ufc. He is a disgrace to the ufc Org. it self. Imagine hes rating’s! ur the funniest person who ever wore that tittle “president”. Not suitable for u Dana Fag.
This guy should be ashamed of his self as an American and as a UFC fighter for saying that Anderson Silva sucks, I am a retired US MARINE and i have never disrespected anyone from any country like this guy does , Silva needs to tell this guy he will fight him anywhere anytime and knock this guy out , get him out of the UFC
and show people that Sonnen is nothing but a talker. I understand its all about the show but this is not the WWE and Dana White should be ashamed of this guy, Sonnen is a racist and he and everyone knows it. Please Anderson Silva fight this guy again and make an example of him. What else does Silva need to do to get the respect he has deserves. Who else does he need to knock out, or submit.
It seems to be no matter what Silva does it isnt good enough for people. I have been a fan of Silva’s since the beginning of his career.
first of all, what does you being a marine have anything to do with this?? and we all know that chael beat the hell out of anderson for four and a half rounds, and in this rematch he’ll more than likely do it again but take it to decision and win. the reason people don’t think silva is “good enough” is because he is a boring fighter and he is overly cocky with hardly any talent to back it up.
and, chael isn’t a racist at all. how dare you come to such conclusions on your own stupidity. you say you haven’t disrespected anyone? well you, and every other person on here saying negative things, is disrespecting chael. if you all don’t like him then why are you on http://www.chaelsonnen.org?
honestly, all of you need to man up and admit that chael is a great fighter.
great fighter? great Gay!
Sonnen is the greatest fuck SIlva he does not have respect for the sport!
Chael may be big talker but he delivers allways!
I hope Sonnen gets he´s rematch
OMFG Retarded Marine Ooooooooooh
chael i have a ti tox for big bigbigbig mouth bob spider it s easy pschitt pschitt and i m the winner by ti tox ko bob ti tox is the insecticide ok??
All the haters here trying to bash Chael are just jealous….why else would you actually go to his website….shouldnt you be on Anderson Silvas website praising “no speaky english” Silva on how good he is?Hers some advice….lose some weight….maybe alot of weight for some of you…put down the cheezies and the can of pop…and go work out and train in MMA so you can go put Mr.Sonnen in his place.Until then,just be thankful Chael isnt putting a beating on you…and sit back and enjoy the next beating Silva gets from Chael.
WOW ARE YOU EVER A FUCKING DICK… JUST WATCHED YOU ON OTR. WHAT A DUMB FUCK YOU ARE. FUCKING INSULTING A WHOLE COUNTRY? EVERYBODY IN CANADA HAS MORE CLASS THAN YOU YOU FUCKING DICKHEAD!
Chael Sonnen is a classless dick. I actually think he has something wrong with him based on his OTR interview. He was all over the place and losing it constantly. He should be suspended until he has a full mental workup in my medical opinion.
Chael Sonnen is such a Roid Raging Moron it is just unbelievable.
Sonnen,
Fala muito e luta pouco.
A propósito, e o repórter canadense???
Até sua próxima derrota para o ANDERSON-teu carrasco.
Chael sonnen, you American Drug addict!
Speak the truth, are you in love with Anderson?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVb5ERfGQdI
see on 05:10
No more any words for Chael “gay” Sonnen.
Chael Sonnen is an absolute legend!!! Fucking hilarious insults, with the ability to beat the guys up as well!! So what if he takes it too far, it’s funny to watch!! How people can say that this man has no class is beyond me, look at the way he speaks about Brian Stann & yushin okami, if that’s not respectful then I don’t know what is!! The only thing Chael Sonnen is guilty of is speaking his mind, and I don’t think anybody should fault him for that. If it was an 80 year old lady saying it, people would find it funny, but because it’s a bloke saying it, people take offence. Chael brings out things that this sport so desperately needs. I can’t remember people getting their backs up about Tito Ortiz when he called Guy Mezger a fag, then completely shot Ken Shamrock down.
Everyone here needs to grow up. If u can’t see what Sonnen is trying to do then u never will and your a lost cause. Yes he got busted, get over it. Do some research and find out exactly how many more of your mma and sporting “heroes” get done for some form of substance abuse. Its a massive list. Does it make it right? Of couse not, but who doesnt make mistakes. Does he talk shit? Absolutely. But if u take it personally then your clearly missing the point. Can u imagine how dull the MW division would be without him? He’s created interest in the division and the sport. Who cares about his methods, he gets the job done. And for those who says he can’t fight, hav a look at how many other fighters hav wins over marquart, okami, miller and stann. There’s not many on that list. Grow up and stop taking it so seriously. Enjoy it. It’s entertaining! Sure I’m a Sonnen fan but that doesn’t mean “hate” Anderson Silva / Brazilians. Stop favoring sides and look at the big picture.
Brazil sucks. It’s a horrible country full of idiots, losers, and dirtbags. Chael can double leg all of Rio in one fell swoop and pound you out effortlessly. USA USA USA!
Chael you are a true aspiration to the sport. All that you have done to make strides even just to help legalize it in Oregon is huge. Living in Iowa a true wrestling state you have the very best wrestling in mma hands down. I wish nothing but the best for you in your professional and personal ventures. Your a true american hero.
I just saw in the you tube, this shit head got beat up by anderson silva. You should practice more and talk less. You all think that Brazil “sucks”, and still we always, always beat the shit out of you all. The real MMA is between Brazil and Japan, US is just a trainee.
It´s good that you are all trainees that way we can practice on you and win millions of this racist country.
Chael,
Good to now that you are a loyal costumer. Keep fighting brazillians and they will keep beating you. You are always welcome.
You should study more about a culture or country before you say something about it. The steroids had damage your lazy brain. You just say things that you were taught by the television culture. Is very clear your level of brainwash, as most of the population in the world. Just read the comments above. It´s the same thing if someone talk about the us people, us economic crash etc basead on what he saw in the TV.
hi, chael sonnen sou seu fã ganhe daquele idiota do anderson, please ok vc será o maior de todos