Ralek Gracie: Metamoris a ‘Perfect Fit’ for Chael Sonnen, Could Upset Galvao

Some grappling purists were let down when the Metamoris 4 headlining matchup was announced as Chael Sonnen vs. Andre Galvao, but company President Ralek Gracie believes it will be a great no-gi contest.  Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour yesterday, Gracie stated that while Sonnen may not be a decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt like Galvao, […]

Some grappling purists were let down when the Metamoris 4 headlining matchup was announced as Chael Sonnen vs. Andre Galvao, but company President Ralek Gracie believes it will be a great no-gi contest.  Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s The MMA Hour yesterday, Gracie stated that while Sonnen may not be a decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt like Galvao, […]

Sonnen Suspended, Silva Explains His Side of the Story at NAC Meeting

Retired mixed martial artist Chael Sonnen was handed a temporary suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday, and a hearing will be held on a future date to determine his official punishment. The commission hearing was streamed worldwide on UFC Fight Pass. Bleacher Report attended the meeting via conference call. Sonnen failed a […]

Retired mixed martial artist Chael Sonnen was handed a temporary suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday, and a hearing will be held on a future date to determine his official punishment. The commission hearing was streamed worldwide on UFC Fight Pass. Bleacher Report attended the meeting via conference call. Sonnen failed a […]

VIDEO: Wanderlei Silva Says NSAC Issues Behind Him, Wants Sonnen or Belfort Next

UFC light heavyweight Wanderlei Silva says he has resolved his issues with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and is awaiting a matchup with either old rival Chael Sonnen or fellow Brazilian Vitor Belfort. “The Axe Murderer” released a video on his YouTube channel explaining his take on Tuesday’s hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.  […]

UFC light heavyweight Wanderlei Silva says he has resolved his issues with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and is awaiting a matchup with either old rival Chael Sonnen or fellow Brazilian Vitor Belfort. “The Axe Murderer” released a video on his YouTube channel explaining his take on Tuesday’s hearing with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.  […]

Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva Official for Sao Paulo Venue on May 31

As rumors began to swirl that a long-awaited grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva would not actually happen, UFC officials confirmed last night that the bout is now official for a “Fight Night” event on May 31.  As MMA Fighting first reported at the conclusion of UFC Fight Night 38 last night, “The American […]

As rumors began to swirl that a long-awaited grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva would not actually happen, UFC officials confirmed last night that the bout is now official for a “Fight Night” event on May 31.  As MMA Fighting first reported at the conclusion of UFC Fight Night 38 last night, “The American […]

Chael Sonnen Gives Out Stephanie McMahon’s Number during TV Interview

Three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen is known for seeing what he wants, when he wants, and that characteristic was easily identifiable in one of his latest TV interviews.  In an appearance on Michael Landsberg‘s Off The Record, transcription via Damon Martin of FOX Sports, “The American Gangster” revealed the phone number of Stephanie McMahon, the daughter […]

Three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen is known for seeing what he wants, when he wants, and that characteristic was easily identifiable in one of his latest TV interviews.  In an appearance on Michael Landsberg‘s Off The Record, transcription via Damon Martin of FOX Sports, “The American Gangster” revealed the phone number of Stephanie McMahon, the daughter […]

Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva Still Not Official According to Dana White

Twitter followers of former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen have noticed a running theme of late; that his next opponent and The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 rival coach, Wanderlei Silva, is refusing to sign on to fight him. Well…apparently that isn’t just Chael Sonnen being Chael Sonnen. Speaking with the media, UFC President Dana White said that, […]

Twitter followers of former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen have noticed a running theme of late; that his next opponent and The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 rival coach, Wanderlei Silva, is refusing to sign on to fight him. Well…apparently that isn’t just Chael Sonnen being Chael Sonnen. Speaking with the media, UFC President Dana White said that, […]