Fighter rep: Chael Sonnen plans to appeal failed UFC 117 drug test

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.