Chael Sonnen

TRAINING: HARD work man. Wouldn’t wish it on anybody.

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 was a realtor and an elected public official (precinct member district 22).

• Has won ten of his last 13 bouts, including a November 2008 decision over previously unbeaten WEC middleweight champ Paulo Filho.

• Three wins by submission, seven by TKO / KO

• Holds wins over Jason Miller, Jason Lambert, Homer Moore, Alex Stiebling, Tim Credeur, Tim McKenzie and Amar Suloev. Has also faced Terry Martin, Forrest Griffin, and Akihiro Gono.

• Loss to Silva was UFC 117’s Fight of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	14
Record:	28-11-1
Summary:	Excellent wrestler, constant pressure

Fighter Info

From:	Milwaukie, Oregon USA
Fights Out Of:	West Linn, Oregon USA
Age:	34
Height:	6′ 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight:	185 lb ( 84 kg )
College:	University of Oregon
Degree:	Sociology

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

1214

44% Successful

529

Types of Successful Strikes

529

31%

12%

56% Ground

165

298

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

61% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Chael Sonnen	UFC® : Evans vs. Davis Jan 28, 2012	40	4	0	2	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Michael Bisping	UFC® : Evans vs. Davis Jan 28, 2012	30	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Chael Sonnen	UFC® 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III Oct 8, 2011	28	4	1	8	R2Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Brian Stann	UFC® 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III Oct 8, 2011	2	0	0	0	R2Submission	Ways To Watch

	Anderson Silva	UFC® 117: SILVA vs SONNEN Aug 7, 2010	29	1	3	1	R5Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
	Chael Sonnen	UFC® 117: SILVA vs SONNEN Aug 7, 2010	89	3	1	6	R5Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

Win	Chael Sonnen	UFC® 109: RELENTLESS Feb 6, 2010	39	6	0	4	R3Decision – Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

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