Chael Sonnen is a mixed martial artist from the United States. He is a Bellator MMA fighter from the United States. As for the competition, his category is light heavyweight. He has competed in the WEF, UFC, and Pancrase, among other organizations.
Fast facts
| Famous name: | Chael Sonnen |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name: | Chael Patrick Sonnen |
| Sex: | Male |
| Age: | 46 years old |
| Date of birth: | April 3, 1977 |
| Birth place: | West Linn, Oregon, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.85 m |
| Weight: | 93 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight |
| Marriage status: | Married |
| Wife/spouse (name): | Brittany Smith (m. 2013) |
| children: | Yes (Blauna Dian Sonnen, Thero Stephen Sonnen) |
| Date/Girlfriend (Name): | ON |
| Profession: | Retired MMA expert and current MMA analyst |
| Net worth in 2023: | 12 million dollars |
Biography of Chael Sonnen
Chael Patrick Sonnen was born on April 3, 1997. His exact place of birth is unknown. According to some sources, it is Milwaukie, Oregon, United States, while others believe it is West Linn, Oregon. No one has confirmed either.
Chael Sonnen Education
Sonnen graduated from West Linn High School. While there, he began training in boxing. After graduation, he enrolled at Brigham Young University. Chael Sonnen went on to attend the University of Oregon. Chael earned a degree in sociology.
Chael Sonnen Age, height and weight
Chael Sonnen was born on April 3, 1977, he is 46 years old as of 2023. He is 1.85 meters tall and weighs 93 kilograms.
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Career
Sonnen began his career in mixed martial arts in 1997. He was 19 years old then. In Vancouver, Washington, he defeated Ben Hailey. Jason “Mayhem” Miller was the next to succumb to him. His first loss came in the seventh fight, when he faced Trevor Prangley. He also lost to Forrest Griffin in 2003.
Sonnen made his UFC debut at UFC 55, where he faced Renato Sobral. He lost his first fight, but later defeated Trevor Prangley. The win came during UFC Fight Ultimate Fight Night 4. After losing to Jeremy Horn at UFC 60, he was quickly released by the organization.
In May 2006, he joined Bodog Fight before moving to World Extreme Cage Fighting. He rejoined the UFC after it was disbanded. Anderson Silva was challenged by Sonnen, but submitted after an arm punch. The CSAC suspended him. He returned to the UFC for the second time after his suspension. He also returned to light heavyweight and fought Silva again.
Sonnen tested positive for drugs. He failed the second one, and since it was his third failure, he was fired. In any case, he was already retired.
Joined Bellator MMA. Sonnen was defeated by Tito Ortiz in his first fight of 2017 on January 21st. Later that year, on June 24, he defeated Wanderlei Silver in their match. He also worked as a sports analyst and commentator.
Chael Sonnen Wife, Marriage
He is Britanny’s husband. On July 4, 2015, the couple welcomed their first child. The baby was a boy and was named Theo.
Chael Sonnen Awards
Chael won a silver medal at the Greco-Roman World University in 2002. He received the George Tragos Award in 2016. His rematch with Anderson Silva in August 2010 was named fight of the year. He also received numerous awards during his four years of study.
Chael Sonnen Net Worth
Chael Sonnen’s net worth as of October 2023 is estimated at $12 million. Martial arts competitions are his main source of income. In addition, he is also a real estate entrepreneur. He even signs contracts with different teams. He has also appeared in several films and on television. Sonnen also gets paid to provide sports commentary and analysis, such as for ESPN.
Chael Sonnen is a multiple award-winning MMA fighter. He competed in the UFC, Pancrase and WEC. In addition, he also appeared in films. He appeared in Here Comes the Boom in 2012. He appeared in Grudge Match the following year. Several networks, including ESPN, have hired him as an MMA analyst.
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