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Chael Sonnen’s NSAC Hearing Delayed to May 18 for UFC Return (4/20/2011 10:43:24 AM)
UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen's April 27 meeting with the Nevada State Athletic Commission has been postponed until May 18.Sonnen has yet to be scheduled for his UFC return pending the meeting, but recently said he hopes to return to the Octagon soon.

Chael Sonnen to appear before Nevada commission at April 27 meeting (4/18/2011 7:15:00 PM)
Chael Sonnen will get a formal chance to clear the air with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The onetime UFC middleweight contender is expected to be placed on the agenda for the commission's next meeting, which takes place April 27 in Las Vegas, NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer today confirmed with MMAjunkie.com. The five members of the NSAC will decide whether or not to grant Sonnen both a fighter's license and a second's (cornerman's) license.

Update: Sonnen Fined $10,000 in Money Laundering Case (4/8/2011 3:25:30 PM)
Former UFC middleweight title contender Chael Sonnen was today fined $10,000 for one count of money laundering in relation to mortgage fraud.

Sonnen Fined $10,000 in Money Laundering Case; Judgment to Follow (4/8/2011 2:07:30 PM)
Former UFC middleweight title contender Chael Sonnen was today fined $10,000 for one count of money laundering in relation to mortgage fraud.

UFC’s Chael Sonnen Sentenced to Probation, Fine in Money Laundering Case (4/8/2011 12:57:02 PM)
Chael Sonnen was sentenced to two years probation, fined $10,000, and forced to forfeit his real estate license for his role in a money laundering scheme in an Oregon courtroom Friday. Sonnen will now be looking to return to the UFC with this and his suspension for a failed drug test behind him.

Chael Sonnen Sentenced to Probation, $10,000 fine (4/8/2011 12:57:02 PM)
Chael Sonnen was sentenced to two years probation, fined $10,000, and forced to forfeit his real estate license for his role in a money laundering scheme in an Oregon courtroom Friday. Sonnen will now be looking to return to the UFC with this and his suspension for a failed drug test behind him.

NSAC head: Chael Sonnen needs to answer for testosterone, referee criticism (4/5/2011 6:10:00 PM)
Chael Sonnen's fate as a coach on "The Ultimate Fighter 14" likely was sealed three weeks ago. Sonnen then met with Nevada State Athletic Commission officials in Las Vegas to explain statements he'd made about his use of prescribed testosterone. He also was set to learn what to expect if he applied for a second's license that would allow him to coach the reality show later this year. The meeting did not go well.

NSAC head: Chael Sonnen needs to answer for testosterone, referee comments (4/5/2011 6:10:00 PM)
Chael Sonnen's fate as a coach on "The Ultimate Fighter 14" likely was sealed three weeks ago. Sonnen then met with Nevada State Athletic Commission officials in Las Vegas to explain statements he'd made about his use of prescribed testosterone. He also was set to learn what to expect if he applied for a second's license that would allow him to coach the reality show later this year. The meeting did not go well.

Dana White: Facing too many problems, Chael Sonnen unlikely to coach "TUF 14" (4/4/2011 6:40:00 PM)
Chael Sonnen may end up being a coach on "The Ultimate Fighter 14," but as of now, it's not looking likely. UFC president Dana White today told MMAjunkie.com no decisions have been made about the head-coaching slots for the show, which debuts in September on Spike TV. But White also said Sonnen "has a ton of problems" to deal with, which makes a rumored "TUF 14" coaching slot against Michael Bisping unlikely.

Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping Likely Coaches for The Ultimate Fighter 14 (4/2/2011 2:33:43 AM)
The war of words between UFC middleweights Michael Bisping and Chael Sonnen may be coming to a head.The UFC and Spike TV are reportedly planning on featuring the two controversial fighters as coaches for The Ultimate Fighter 14, which is expected to debut in September, before squaring off in December for a shot at the middleweight title.

Michael Bisping Wants Chael Sonnen for Next UFC Fight, Not Nate Marquardt (3/29/2011 5:21:20 AM)
Michael Bisping is ready to move on from his controversial UFC 127 win over Jorge Rivera and has asked the UFC to face former number-one contender Chael Sonnen next in hopes of earning a shot at the UFC middleweight title.If Sonnen's not available, one fight Bisping isn't interested in is Nate Marquardt.

UFC's Chael Sonnen receives new sentencing date in real-estate case (3/29/2011 1:30:00 AM)
Chael Sonnen will have to wait a little bit longer before he can start his career anew. A sentencing hearing expected to serve the UFC middleweight with two years of probation, a $10,000 fine and the revocation of his real-estate license has been rescheduled from today to April 8 at the U.S. District Court building in downtown Portland, Ore. In January Sonnen pleaded guilty to a federal charge of money laundering stemming from a shady real estate deal in 2006.

Chael Sonnen: Anderson Silva Revealed Another Weakness to Exploit in Rematch (2/7/2011 8:59:04 AM)
After remaining quiet for the past few months since failing his UFC 117 drug test and being suspended by the UFC, middleweight contender Chael Sonnen quickly broke his silence on Anderson Silva's win over Vitor Belfort at UFC 126, saying he now has another weakness to exploit in a rematch.

Chael Sonnen Will Be a “Better Fighter” After Returning to UFC (1/18/2011 5:32:24 AM)
Matt Lindland recently said Chael Sonnen will be a "stronger person" and a "better fighter" when he returns to UFC action later this year after the middleweight contender serves a six-month suspension for a failed drug test and ongoing UFC suspension for pleading guilty to money laundering.

Matt Lindland: Suspension will toughen up UFC's Chael Sonnen (1/7/2011 5:30:00 PM)
Matt Lindland, Chael Sonnen's coach of 15 years, was one of dozens of people trying to reach the UFC middleweight contender this past Tuesday, and like most of them, he was unsuccessful. When news broke that Sonnen had been suspended by the UFC not long after his guilty plea to federal charges of money laundering, he rang Sonnen's cell phone and got voicemail. "He honestly did not have the energy to push 'dial,'" Lindland on Thursday told MMAjunkie.com. "I've been there before. You feel like, 'Just let me sit here for a while and figure out what my next move is going to be.'"

With Chael Sonnen out, Yoshihiro Akiyama now meets Nate Marquardt at UFC 128 (1/6/2011 6:50:00 PM)
After a recent money-laundering conviction prompted a "suspension" (contract freeze) from the organization, Chael Sonnen has been replaced by Nate Marquardt, who now meets Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 128. MMAjunkie.com first passed along news of the Sonnen-Akiyama booking earlier this week, but the federal charges forced its cancellation. But sources told MMAjunkie.com Marquardt has verbally agreed to step in for Sonnen. ESPN.com first reported the bout.

Following money laundering conviction, Chael Sonnen suspended by UFC (1/4/2011 11:05:00 PM)
Chael Sonnen's problems continue to mount. The oft-controversial middleweight on Monday plead guilty to federal charges of money laundering, and today he's been suspended by the UFC, The news was first reported by TMZ.com, and MMAjunkie.com subsequently confirmed the suspension with a sources close to the fighter.

Report: Sonnen Suspended by UFC Following Guilty Plea (1/4/2011 4:10:17 PM)
Chael Sonnen has reportedly been suspended by the Ultimate Fighting Championship after pleading guilty to money laundering in federal court.

Chael Sonnen Suspended by UFC, Unlikely to Fight Akiyama at UFC 128 (1/4/2011 1:04:47 PM)
Chael Sonnen, who was already suspended until March for a positive drug test, has now been suspended by the UFC after the middleweight contender recently plead guilty to money laundering. UFC President Dana White told TMZ that Sonnen's contact has been "frozen" to allow him to focus on his personal issues.

Guilty plea shadows Chael Sonnen vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 128 (1/4/2011 4:25:00 AM)
Chael Sonnen's life just got a lot more complicated, as if it weren't already. The UFC middleweight, who's currently serving a suspension from the California State Athletic Commission, today plead guilty to federal charges of money laundering and could face up to 20 years in prison and a $500,000 fine, according to a release issed today by the U.S. District Attorney's Office in Oregon. His sentencing is set to begin 10 days after he is expected to fight Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 128, according to sources close to the event, which today informed MMAjunkie.com of the pending booking just as news of the legal trouble broke.

Sonnen Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charge (1/3/2011 8:03:43 PM)
UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of money laundering stemming from his work as a real estate agent in 2006.

Chael Sonnen vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama Planned for UFC 128 on March 19 (1/3/2011 7:04:33 PM)
Chael Sonnen's recent guilty plea won't delay his UFC return from a six-month drug suspension, as the middleweight contender is expected to take on Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 128 on March 19 in Newark, New Jersey. UFC 128 is headlined by light heavyweight champ Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Rashad Evans.

UFC’s Chael Sonnen Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering, Likely to Avoid Jail Time (1/3/2011 6:28:34 PM)
UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen, who is currently serving a suspension for performance enhancing drugs, plead guilty on Monday to money laundering related to mortgage fraud. Sonnen will reportedly face two years probation, a $10,000 fine, and will give up his Realtor's license under the deal to avoid jail time.

Wanderlei Silva, Chael Sonnen Trade Words for Possible 2011 UFC Fight (12/21/2010 10:30:33 AM)
Wanderlei Silva and Chael Sonnen won't be coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 13, but the UFC middleweight contenders will likely square off early next year, especially after their latest war of words.

Chael Sonnen Must Re-Apply for License in Nevada, TUF Gig Unlikely (12/10/2010 12:30:47 PM)
Chael Sonnen's claims during his drug test appeal in California that he previous cleared his testosterone replacement therapy with NSAC head Keith Kizer will apparently cost the UFC middleweight contender in Nevada.

"TUF 13" coaches still not set; CSAC suspension won't stop Sonnen from coaching (12/9/2010 8:00:00 PM)
MONTREAL - With speculation running rampant that recent UFC middleweight title challenger Chael Sonnen soon may be tapped as a coach on the upcoming 13th season of "The Ultimate Fighter," UFC president Dana White insists that simply has not been determined. However, White did not rule out the possibility of a Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva-themed season. And while filming for the Spike TV-broadcast series takes place while Sonnen serves a six-month suspension from the California State Athletic Commission, White said he would have no problem using the fighter as a coach during that time.

Chael Sonnen Breaks Silence on Positive UFC 117 Drug Test, Suspension (12/4/2010 4:28:09 AM)
Chael Sonnen has broken his silence about his positive drug test following an August loss to middleweight champ Anderson Silva, speaking out on Friday just one day after having his suspension reduced from one year to six months, allowing him to return to UFC action in March. Video of Sonnen's interview is after the break.

Sonnen’s Suspension Reduced (12/2/2010 11:18:01 PM)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- After a lengthy hearing Thursday, the California State Athletic Commission voted 3-1, leaving Chael Sonnen suspended through March 2 with a $2,500 fine for violating its substance abuse policy. That much is clear.

CSAC Halves Sonnen’s Suspension, Grants Barnett Continuance (12/2/2010 4:37:11 PM)
The California State Athletic Commission on Thursday voted 3-1 to reduce Chael Sonnen’s one-year suspension to six months while upholding a fine of $2,500.

Chael Sonnen UFC Drug Test Suspension Cut to Six Months (12/2/2010 10:00:04 AM)
The California State Athletic Commission reduced the suspension of UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen's failed UFC 117 drug test from one year to six months dating from Sept. 2nd after Sonnen appealed to the CSAC on Thursday. Heavyweight Josh Barnett also appeared at the meeting to try to have his license reinstated after testing positive for

Live Video: Chael Sonnen’s UFC 117 Drug Test Appeal (12/2/2010 10:00:04 AM)
Chael Sonnen will appeal his positive UFC 117 drug test before the California State Athletic Commission beginning around 4pm ET and MMAFrenzy.com will have live video after the jump.

Live Video: Chael Sonnen’s UFC 117 Drug Test Appeal (Approx. 4pm ET) (12/2/2010 10:00:04 AM)
Chael Sonnen will appeal his positive UFC 117 drug test before the California State Athletic Commission beginning around 4pm ET and MMAFrenzy.com will have live video after the jump.

Quick Hits: Couture Hints at Retirement, Sonnen Appeals Tomorrow, and More (12/1/2010 10:46:01 AM)
Randy Couture offered a glimpse of his future this week, saying "I'm kind of in transition and still enjoying competing at a high level, but I think I'm going to definitely focus on making some more movies and heading in that direction." Chael Sonnen is also back in the news as he appears tomorrow to appeal his positive UFC 117 drug test.

Quick Hits: Chael Sonnen Update, Anderson Silva Resumes Training, UFC Goes After Google, and More (11/18/2010 11:00:08 AM)
With the Dec. 2 appeal of Chael Sonnen's failed UFC 117 drug test fast approaching, the middleweight contender's likely defense has emerged, plus Quick Hits on Anderson Silva's return to training, the UFC's continued battle with piracy, and more.

UFC 122's Okami working with Team Quest for Marquardt, declares Sonnen innocent (11/5/2010 6:50:00 PM)
Yushin Okami says Team Quest has given him the roadmap to beat Nate Marquardt. The Japanese middleweight first sought guidance from Team Quest after one of its brightest - and most controversial - standouts, Chael Sonnen, bested him at UFC 104. Now he's back again as he prepares for a fight that could vault him into title contention, and he says he's picked up a few new tricks.

Chael Sonnen Appeals Failed UFC 117 Drug Test to CSAC on Dec. 2 (10/4/2010 11:30:30 AM)
Chael Sonnen has appealed his failed UFC 117 drug test as expected and the California State Athletic Commission is expected to hear the UFC middleweight's case on December 2. Though Sonnen admitted to taking a banned substance, UFC President Dana White recently cautioned that there was more to the story that will come out in the appeal.

Silva's Manager Surprised By Sonnen Drug Test (Video) (10/3/2010 7:52:30 PM)
Anderson Silva's manager, Ed Soares, was surprised that Chael Sonnen failed his UFC 117 drug test, says it "tarnishes" his strong performance...

Ufc Pres On Sonnen, Steroids & Barnett (Video) (9/24/2010 12:22:51 AM)
UFC president Dana White rails on Chael Sonnen, athletic commissions, steroids, and former UFC heavyweight champ Josh Barnett...

UFC boss says no further punishment needed for Chael Sonnen (9/23/2010 10:45:00 PM)
INDIANAPOLIS - Unless a planned appeal proves effective, Chael Sonnen is facing a one-year suspension and $2,500 fine due to his failed drug test at this past month's UFC 117 event. But UFC president Dana White knows the fallout from that punishment goes much deeper and affects not only the former title challenger's earning power but also his relevancy in an ever-changing middleweight division. That's why, White said, the UFC hasn't and won't issue further penalties to fighters once state athletic commissions levy their own punishments.

Dana White: No hesitation in replacing Chael Sonnen with Vitor Belfort in title fight (9/23/2010 9:55:00 PM)
INDIANAPOLIS - Once Chael Sonnen was out, UFC president Dana White and matchmaker Joe Silva wasted little time plugging Vitor Belfort into his slot. With Sonnen recently failing a UFC 117 drug test and spoiling a scheduled rematch with UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva, Belfort instead got the call. But why would a guy who's never even fought at middleweight under the UFC banner get an immediate title shot?

UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen withdraws from scheduled "MMA Live" appearance (9/23/2010 8:05:00 PM)
UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen won't break his silence just yet. Sonnen has been understandably quiet since reports first surfaced that he failed a California State Athletic Commission-administered drug test prior to his impressive challenge of Anderson Silva's title at August's UFC 117 event. On Tuesday, "MMA Live" host Jon Anik Tweeted that Sonnen would appear on the ESPN2-broadcast show to address the situation. Today, Anik told MMAjunkie.com Radio that would no longer be the case.

Dana White Says There’s More to Come on Chael Sonnen’s Failed Drug Test (9/23/2010 2:30:53 PM)
Dana White said today that there's more to Chael Sonnen's failed UFC 117 drug test and that it will all come out during his upcoming appeal. White also discussed Saturday's UFC 119, including Mirko Cro Cop's eye injury and Frank Mir dropping to 205, as well as the recent cuts of Todd Duffee and Efrain Escudero.

Dana White: More to Chael Sonnen Failed Drug Test, Details Will Come Out in Appeal (video) (9/23/2010 2:30:53 PM)
Dana White said today that there's more to Chael Sonnen's failed drug test and that details will come out during his appeal. White also discussed Saturday's UFC 119, including Mirko Cro Cop's eye injury, as well as the recent cuts of Todd Duffee and Efrain Escudero.

Csac Says Chael Sonnen Suspended For Steroids (9/22/2010 4:52:56 PM)
The California State Athletic Commission on Wednesday released a statement officially stating that Chael Sonnen was suspended for steroid use...

CSAC Releases Statement on Sonnen Suspension (9/22/2010 2:06:19 AM)
The California State Athletic Commission on Wednesday released an official statement regarding the suspension of UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen.

Jim Rome Hammers On Chael Sonnen Drug Test (9/21/2010 8:52:50 PM)
Nationally syndicated sports talk show host Jim Rome recently railed on Chael Sonnen and the drug problem not only in MMA, but all sports...

Fighter rep: Chael Sonnen plans to appeal failed UFC 117 drug test (9/21/2010 6:35:00 PM)
Chael Sonnen will appeal a one-year suspension and $2,500 fine issued by the California State Athletic Commission for a failed drug test in the wake of his submission loss to Anderson Silva at UFC 117. Mike Roberts, Sonnen's manager, today confirmed the news with MMAjunkie.com. "There's not much else I can say at this point," Roberts said.

Chael Sonnen to Appeal Positive UFC 117 Drug Test (9/21/2010 7:40:24 AM)
Despite admitting to taking a banned substance, UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen will appeal his failed drug test to the California State Athletic Commission which showed high testosterone levels following his UFC 117 loss to middleweight champ Anderson Silva on Aug. 7.

Sonnen: Abnormal Levels Of Testosterone (9/20/2010 11:22:47 PM)
Chael Sonnen, according to the California State Athletic Commission on Monday, tested positive for abnormally high levels of testosterone...

CSAC: Sonnen/Silva rematch "unlikely" unless appeal heard by year's end (Updated) (9/20/2010 9:30:00 PM)
LOS ANGELES - Chael Sonnen is "unlikely" to get a rematch with Anderson Silva targeted for next year's Super Bowl weekend if he does not quickly answer to a notice informing him of a positive test for a banned performance-enhancer. CSAC Executive Director George Dodd today told MMAjunkie.com that Sonnen is currently under suspension and has 30 days to respond to the notice, which came nearly six weeks after his title fight with Silva at UFC 117. Dodd said Sonnen tested positive for levels of testosterone "well above" normal.

CSAC: Sonnen/Silva rematch "unlikely" unless appeal heard before year's end (9/20/2010 9:30:00 PM)
LOS ANGELES - Chael Sonnen is "unlikely" to get a rematch with Anderson Silva targeted for next year's Super Bowl weekend if he does not quickly answer to a notice informing him of a positive test for a banned performance-enhancer. CSAC Executive Director George Dodd today told MMAjunkie.com that Sonnen is currently under suspension and has 30 days to respond to the notice, which came nearly six weeks after his title fight with Silva at UFC 117. Dodd said he plans to release the drug for which Sonnen tested positive this afternoon.

CSAC: Sonnen Positive for ‘Steroid Substance’ (9/20/2010 2:25:55 PM)
California State Athletic Commission Executive Officer George Dodd, speaking during a break in Monday’s commission meeting, told Sherdog.com that UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen’s positive test resulted from a “steroid substance.”

Chael Sonnen Admits Taking Banned Substance, Faces One-Year Suspension (9/20/2010 2:15:00 PM)
Chael Sonnen has been suspended one-year and fined $2,500 by the California State Athletic Commission after testing positive for high testosterone levels following his loss to middleweight champ Anderson Silva at UFC 117 on Aug. 7. Sonnen can file an appeal within 30-days, but reportedly admitted to taking a banned substance while being tested.

Report: Chael Sonnen Fails Ufc 117 Drug Test (9/20/2010 3:22:49 AM)
Chael Sonnen has allegedly failed his post-fight drug test from his challenge of Anderson Silva at UFC 117...

Report: Chael Sonnen Fails Drug Test Ufc 117 (9/19/2010 2:22:52 PM)
Chael Sonnen has allegedly failed his post-fight drug test from his challenge of Anderson Silva at UFC 117...

Report: Chael Sonnen fails UFC 117 drug test (Updated) (9/19/2010 2:20:00 PM)
Chael Sonnen, who fell just short of dethroning longtime UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva at this past month's UFC 117 event, failed his post-fight drug screening due to performance-enhancing drugs. That's according to California State Athletic Commission Executive Officer George Dodd, who today confirmed with MMAjunkie.com that the failed test was due to a banned performance-enhancer. Sonnen could not immediately be reached for comment. Sherdog.com first reported the failed test.

Report: Chael Sonnen fails UFC 117 drug test (9/19/2010 2:20:00 PM)
Chael Sonnen, who fell just short of dethroning longtime UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva at this past month's UFC 117 event, failed his post-fight drug screening due to performance-enhancing drugs. That's according to California State Athletic Commission Executive Officer George Dodd, who alerted Sherdog.com of the failed test. MMAjunkie.com could reach neither CSAC officials nor Sonnen for confirmation and reaction.

Chael Sonnen Fails Drug Test in UFC 117 Loss to Anderson Silva (9/19/2010 3:59:05 AM)
Chael Sonnen has failed his post-fight drug test following his UFC 117 loss to middleweight champion Anderson Silva, testing positive for an undisclosed performance enhancing drug after the Aug. 7 event in Oakland.

CSAC: Sonnen Positive for PEDs at UFC 117 (9/19/2010 1:50:46 AM)
According to California State Athletic Commission Executive Officer George Dodd, Chael Sonnen has been notified that he failed post-fight drug screening following his loss to Anderson Silva at UFC 117, which was held at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 7.

Chael Sonnen: I'm An Attention Whore (9/17/2010 6:52:52 AM)
Chael Sonnen talks about his love of being in the spotlight, and he hopes it leads to an eventual shot as coach on the next season of "The Ultimate Fighter"...

Chael Sonnen UFN 22 Q&A Highlight Video (9/17/2010 3:42:24 AM)
Chael Sonnen resumes his trash-talking campaign against middleweight champ Anderson Silva ahead of their immediate rematch early next year.

After Silva, Sonnen Wants Gsp Or Shogun (9/15/2010 1:27:22 AM)
Chael Sonnen is still swinging his verbal hammer, and now he's laying the smack down on the UFC's reigning and defending welterweight champion...

UFC poet Chael Sonnen adds Georges St-Pierre, Brock Lesnar to current hit list (9/14/2010 10:30:00 PM)
AUSTIN, Texas - Prior to his now legendary UFC 117 clash with Anderson Silva, UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen launched a months-long verbal assault of epic proportions. While an official date has yet to be announced for the forthcoming rematch, Sonnen is already up to his old tricks. And while it's Silva on whom the challenger is most focused, he's got some kind words for "a French-Canadian Minnie Mouse," the UFC's heavyweight champion with a "$5 haircut and a knife tattooed on chest," and a certain "Axe Murder" who Sonnen says "used to be a fighter."

UFC Fight Night 22 weigh-ins set for Sept. 14; Chael Sonnen hosts Q&A session (9/5/2010 4:20:00 PM)
Weigh-ins for this month's blockbuster "UFC Fight Night 22: Marquardt vs. Palhares" event take place Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. The same venue hosts the following night's Spike TV-broadcast fight card, which serves as a lead-in to the debut episode of "The Ultimate Fighter 12." Additionally, top UFC middleweight contender (and pound-for-pound top trash talker in MMA) Chael Sonnen hosts a special Q&A session prior to the weigh-ins. Both events are free and open to the public.

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen, Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard Possible for UFC 125 (9/3/2010 10:08:38 AM)
Chael Sonnen will get another shot at middleweight champ Anderson Silva as early as UFC 125 on Jan. 1, but the rematch could be delayed until Super Bowl weekend. A rematch between lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard is also slated for early-2011 and could take place at UFC 125 or an expected UFC 126 event later in January in Pittsburgh.

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen, Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard Possible for UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (9/3/2010 10:08:38 AM)
Chael Sonnen will get another shot at middleweight champ Anderson Silva as early as UFC 125 on Jan. 1, but the rematch could be delayed until Super Bowl weekend. A rematch between lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard is also slated for early-2011 and could take place at UFC 125 or an expected UFC 126 event later in January in Pittsburgh.

Chael Sonnen: Anderson Silva Rematch Possible for UFC 125 on Jan. 1 in Las Vegas (9/3/2010 10:08:38 AM)
Chael Sonnen will get another shot at middleweight champ Anderson Silva as early as UFC 125 on Jan. 1, but the rematch could be delayed until Super Bowl weekend. A rematch between lightweight champ Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard is also slated for early-2011 and could take place at UFC 125 or an expected UFC 126 event later in January in Pittsburgh.

UFC's Wanderlei Silva eyes February return; Leben, Belfort, Sonnen on hitlist (8/28/2010 12:10:00 PM)
BOSTON - MMA legend Wander Silva may have needed crutches to make his way around this weekend's 2010 UFC Fan Expo Boston, but that doesn't mean he's not already thinking about his next trip to the cage. "The Axe Murderer" on Friday told fans at a Fan Expo Q&A session that he was eyeing a return to action as soon as February. And while an opponent has not yet been secured for his next fight, Silva said he's got a list of idea in his mind that includes Chris Leben, Vitor Belfort and Chael Sonnen.

Dana White: Chael Sonnen rematch up next for UFC champ Anderson Silva (8/24/2010 3:00:00 PM)
Despite his loss at UFC 117, Chael Sonnen has earned an immediate rematch with UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. UFC president Dana White, who's busy with a final media blitz for this week's UFC 118 event in Boston, today confirmed the plans while on ESPN's "SportsCenter," though a date has not been determined for the rematch. Sonnen dominated four and a half rounds of the Aug. 7 fight before Silva scored a come-from-behind triangle-choke victory in the fifth and final round.

Dana White Confirms Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen Rematch, ‘Shogun’ Rua-Rashad Evans for 2011 (8/24/2010 6:38:52 AM)
Chael Sonnen will get another shot at UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva early next year and light heavyweight champ Mauricio 'Shogun' Rua will face Rashad Evans in the spring or early-summer, UFC President Dana White announced today on ESPN.

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Rematch Planned for January or February UFC (8/24/2010 1:00:10 AM)
Chael Sonnen will get another shot at UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva, as an immediate rematch of the UFC 117 headliner is in the works for January or February. The matchup could headline the UFC's traditional New Year's event or could be pushed back to February depending on Silva's recovery from a rib injury.

Belfort: Return Opponent Won’t Be Sonnen (8/24/2010 12:09:38 AM)
Vitor Belfort will return in November, but he will not be fighting fellow middleweight contender Chael Sonnen, the Brazilian told Sherdog.com on Monday.

Sonnen Has Chance To Back Up His Silva Bashing (8/19/2010 8:36:57 PM)
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will fight on Aug. 7, but the war of words began months ago, and the UFC middleweight champion's manager believes it's just about time to see if Sonnen's mouth has written a check he can't cash...

Sonnen Rips Into Silva, Winning War Of Words (8/19/2010 8:36:37 PM)
Chael Sonnen has let his feelings about Anderson Silva be known, stoking up the war of words leading into their UFC 117 showdown just over a week away...

Sonnen Says Franklin & Silva Ducked Him (8/19/2010 8:36:36 PM)
Chael Sonnen speaks out about how Rich Franklin ignored his call for a fight for over a year, and that Anderson Silva isn't at UFC 117 because he wants to be there. It's because he was told to be there...

Ufc 117: Silva Vs. Sonnen Conference Call (8/19/2010 8:36:36 PM)
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen met with the media via a UFC 117 conference call on Tuesday, and yes, the sparks were flying (AUDIO)...

Sonnen Plans To End Reign Of Anderson Silva (8/19/2010 8:36:26 PM)
Chael Sonnen may not like Anderson Silva, but he gives the champion credit for being a tough fighter. That doesn't mean Sonnen doesn't plan on smashing him and taking his title though...

Chael Sonnen: Anderson Silva Will Be Fired (8/19/2010 8:36:24 PM)
Chael Sonnen says that win, lose, or draw, Anderson Silva's days are numbered following UFC 117...

Silva Calls Sonnen An Idiot, Fires Stoked (8/19/2010 8:36:21 PM)
Anderson Silva opened up a little bit about his thoughts concerning Chael Sonnen, and Sonnen fires back at Silva and his manager, Ed Soares...

Would Dana White Really Fire Anderson Silva? (8/19/2010 8:36:20 PM)
UFC president Dana White answers the question of whether or not he would fire Anderson Silva, as Chael Sonnen says he would, come Sunday morning...

Ufc 117: Silva Vs. Sonnen Weigh-In Results (Updated) (8/19/2010 8:36:19 PM)
The weigh-ins for UFC 117 took place on Friday afternoon in Oakland with the championship bout between UFC middleweight king Anderson Silva and top contender Chael Sonnen becoming official with both making weight without any problem, while Thiago Alves missed his target and came in over by half a pound...

Face-To-Face At The Weigh-Ins: Silva & Sonnen (8/19/2010 8:36:19 PM)
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen were face-to-face at the UFC 117 weigh-ins on Friday, well, sort of (VIDEO)...

Ufc 117: Silva Vs. Sonnen Weigh-In Photos (8/19/2010 8:36:19 PM)
Photo gallery from the UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen weigh-ins where tensions were still running high between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen...

Sonnen Heartbroken Following Loss To Silva (8/19/2010 8:36:17 PM)
Chael Sonnen was literally less than two minutes away from realizing his dream of winning the UFC middleweight title, then, in a split second, it was all snatched away...

Anderson Talks Sonnen Fight, Ready For Home (8/19/2010 8:36:16 PM)
UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva discusses his win over Chael Sonnen and says that he's ready to go home (VIDEO)...

Sonnen Devastated, Still Aims For World Title (8/19/2010 8:36:16 PM)
Make no bones about it, Chael Sonnen is devastated in losing to Anerson Silva, but he's not ready to pack it in and call it a day (VIDEO)...

Marquardt Not Surprised By Sonnen At Ufc 117 (8/19/2010 8:36:12 PM)
Many were shocked by Chael Sonnen’s performance against Anderson Silva in their UFC 117 middleweight title bout on Aug. 7. Nate Marquardt wasn’t one of them...

Pros Pick: Silva vs. Sonnen (8/7/2010 11:48:54 AM)
Embattled middleweight champion Anderson Silva, chided for his recent antics inside the cage, will defend his crown against the mouthy Chael Sonnen at UFC 117 on Saturday when they square off at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.