Chael Sonnen

30-18-1★ 3bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-0Boxing 0-0-1Grappling 0-6-1

Last fight: Loss vs Lyoto Machida · TKO · Jun 14, 2019

30-18-1 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Lyoto MachidaTKO · R2 0:22

BellatorBellator 222: MacDonald vs Gracie·June 14, 2019

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Chael Sonnen holds a professional MMA record of 30-18-1. Sonnen has won 30 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 19 by decision. Of 18 career losses, 7 came by KO/TKO and 10 by submission. In the UFC, Sonnen lands 2.88 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 3.89 takedowns per 15 minutes. Sonnen also has 7 recorded Grappling bouts. Sonnen also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: June 14, 2019. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Apr 3, 1977
Age: 49
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Milwaukie, Oregon, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Lyoto Machida
Bellator 222: MacDonald vs Gracie· Jun 14, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 30-17-1 vs 26-8
TKO
R2 · 0:22
LOSS
vs Fedor Emelianenko
Bellator 207: Mitrione vs Bader· Oct 12, 2018· Heavyweight· 30-16-1 vs 38-5
TKO
R1 · 4:46
WIN
vs Quinton Jackson
Bellator 192: Rampage vs Sonnen· Jan 20, 2018· Heavyweight· 30-15-1 vs 36-13
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Wanderlei Silva
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs Silva· Jun 24, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 29-15-1 vs 35-13-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tito Ortiz
Bellator 170: Sonnen vs Ortiz· Jan 21, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 28-15-1 vs 19-12-1
SUB
R1 · 2:03
LOSS
vs Rashad Evans
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· Nov 16, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 28-15-1 vs 19-3-1
TKO
R1 · 4:05
WIN
vs Mauricio Rua
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· Aug 17, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 28-13-1 vs 21-8
SUB
R1 · 4:47
SOTN
LOSS
vs Jon JonesTitle bout
UFC 159: Jones vs Sonnen· Apr 27, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 27-13-1 vs 18-1
TKO
R1 · 4:33
LOSS
vs Anderson SilvaTitle bout
UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen II· Jul 8, 2012· Middleweight· 27-12-1 vs 32-4
TKO
R2 · 1:55
WIN
vs Michael Bisping
UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis· Jan 28, 2012· Middleweight· 27-11-1 vs 22-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brian Stann
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard III· Oct 8, 2011· Middleweight· 26-11-1 vs 11-4
SUB
R2 · 3:51
LOSS
vs Anderson SilvaTitle bout
UFC 117: Silva vs Sonnen· Aug 7, 2010· Middleweight· 25-11-1 vs 29-4
SUB
R5 · 3:10
FOTN
WIN
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC 109: RELENTLESS· Feb 6, 2010· Middleweight· 25-10-1 vs 29-9-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Yushin Okami
UFC 104: MACHIDA v SHOGUN· Oct 24, 2009· Middleweight· 24-10-1 vs 24-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dan Miller
UFC 98: Evans vs Machida· May 23, 2009· Middleweight· 23-10-1 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Demian Maia
UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson· Feb 21, 2009· Middleweight· 22-10-1 vs 11-0
SUB
R1 · 2:37
WIN
vs Paulo Filho
WEC 36: Faber vs Brown· Nov 5, 2008· Middleweight· 22-9-1 vs 16-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bryan Baker
WEC 33: Back to Vegas· Mar 25, 2008· Middleweight· 21-9-1 vs 6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Paulo FilhoTitle bout
WEC 31: Faber vs Curran· Dec 11, 2007· Middleweight· 20-9-1 vs 16-0
SUB
R2 · 4:55
WIN
vs Kyacey Uscola
SportFight 20· Oct 27, 2007· Middleweight· 20-8-1 vs 14-13
TKO
WIN
vs Amar Suloev
Bodog Fight· Jul 14, 2007· 19-8-1 vs 24-8
TKO
R2 · 3:33
WIN
vs Tim McKenzie
Bodog Fight· Feb 18, 2007· 18-8-1 vs 12-4
SUB
WIN
vs Aleksei Oleinik
Bodog Fight· Dec 2, 2006· Light Heavyweight· 17-8-1 vs 17-3
UD
WIN
vs Tim Credeur
Bodog Fight· Aug 22, 2006· 16-8-1 vs 6-2
TKO
LOSS
vs Jeremy Horn
UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie· May 26, 2006· Middleweight· 15-8-1 vs 78-14-5
SUB
R2 · 1:17
WIN
vs Trevor Prangley
UFC Fight Night 4· Apr 6, 2006· Middleweight· 15-8-1 vs 13-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Renato Sobral
UFC 55: Fury· Oct 7, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 14-7-1 vs 29-6
SUB
R2 · 1:20
WIN
vs Tim Williams
SportFight 11· Jul 9, 2005· Middleweight· 14-6-1 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 3:59
WIN
vs Adam Tarsey
Euphoria 3: USA vs. The World· Feb 26, 2005· Middleweight· 13-6-1 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 3:49
LOSS
vs Terry Martin
Xtreme Fighting Organization· Dec 3, 2004· 12-6-1 vs 7-1
TKO
WIN
vs Alex Stiebling
WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3· Oct 20, 2004· 12-5-1 vs 17-7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jeremy Horn
SportFight 6· Sep 23, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 11-5-1 vs 72-13-5
SUB
R2 · 2:35
LOSS
vs Keiichiro Yamamiya
Pancrase 137· Jul 25, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 11-4-1 vs 32-18-8
MD
LOSS
vs Jeremy Horn
Extreme Challenge· May 6, 2004· Light Heavyweight· 11-3-1 vs 69-12-5
TKO
R1 · 3:34
WIN
vs Justin Bailey
California Regional· Apr 17, 2004· 11-2-1 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Arman Gambaryan
Euphoria 1: Russia vs. USA 1· Mar 13, 2004· Middleweight· 10-2-1 vs 8-3-1
UD
WIN
vs Homer Moore
Rumble On The Rock· Dec 27, 2003· Heavyweight· 9-2-1 vs 20-4-2
UD
WIN
vs Jason Lambert
Gladiator Challenge· Nov 13, 2003· 8-2-1 vs 14-5
DEC
LOSS
vs Forrest Griffin
IFC 17: Global Domination· Sep 6, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 7-2-1 vs 8-1
SUB
R1 · 2:25
WIN
vs Renato Sobral
California Regional· May 2, 2003· 7-1-1 vs 20-6
DEC
DRAW
vs Akihiro Gono
Pancrase 116· Feb 16, 2003· Light Heavyweight· 6-1-1 vs 16-9-7
DEC
LOSS
vs Trevor Prangley
Florida Regional· Jan 25, 2003· 6-2 vs 8-0
SUB
WIN
vs Justin Hawes
UFCF: Rumble in Rochester· Aug 24, 2002· 6-1 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 4:26
WIN
vs Jesse Ault
Revolution FC 1· Jul 13, 2002· Light Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 1-2
UD
WIN
vs Jesse Ault
Danger Zone· Apr 13, 2002· 3-1 vs 1-1
DEC
WIN
vs Scott Shipman
Danger Zone· Apr 13, 2002· 3-1 vs 6-1
SUB
WIN
vs Jason Miller
California Regional· Mar 30, 2002· 2-1 vs 3-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Trevor Prangley
WPKO: Fight Night 2· Dec 4, 1999· 1-1 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs Ben Hailey
UFCF: Battle Of Fort Vancouver· May 10, 1997· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-3
UD

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Gracie Barra Portland

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 5% in division

Punch power56

Kick power52

Punch speed51

Kick speed53

Accuracy62

Takedowns98

Ground striking99

Submissions89

Chin71

Body strength95

Cardio92

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 30-18-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.88per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.32per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.89per 15 min

54% success

Takedowns stuffed58%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 7-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.88per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.32per min

62% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.89per 15 min

54% success

Takedowns stuffed58%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Chael Sonnen sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Chael Sonnen has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×2★ Submission of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Chael Sonnen earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Chael Sonnen's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #6 Light Heavyweight
First ranked: Feb 18, 2013
Times ranked: 55

Middleweight

Light Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1620▼10
Peak: 1766Aug 18, 2013
Rated fights: 48

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chael Sonnen fight next?

Chael Sonnen has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Chael Sonnen's record?

Chael Sonnen's professional MMA record is 30-18-1.

Who is Chael Sonnen fighting next?

Chael Sonnen's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Chael Sonnen fight last?

Chael Sonnen most recently fought Lyoto Machida at Bellator 222: MacDonald vs Gracie on Friday, June 14, 2019, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Chael Sonnen fight in?

Chael Sonnen fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Chael Sonnen have?

Chael Sonnen has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Chael Sonnen won?

Chael Sonnen has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Chael Sonnen?

Chael Sonnen is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Chael Sonnen weigh?

Chael Sonnen weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Chael Sonnen's reach?

Chael Sonnen has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Chael Sonnen?

Chael Sonnen is 49 years old (born Apr 3, 1977).

Where is Chael Sonnen from?

Chael Sonnen is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY