MMA's resident trash talking innovator, Chael Sonnen, is back on the scene with his federal court case taken care of, but before looking to step back into the cage, there's something of greater importance he's looking into. NSAC Director Keith Kizer hasn't been pleased with Sonnen, to say the least, and now Sonnen is aiming to mend the relationship ASAP.
UFC's most controversial fire to receive probation and fine, must forefeit his real estate license.
Chael Sonnen has become well acquainted with karma over the past few months, now his potential coaching gig on The Ultimate Fighter season 14 is going down in flames. NSAC's Keith Kizer says that when Sonnen met with him and Dana White to discuss his situation, he ducked and dodged accusations, and Kizer was not pleased.
MMA Connected thoroughly summarizes Chael Sonnen's roller coaster year in 2010, from his defeat of Nate Marquardt, to his guilty plea to money laundering.
Chael Sonnen's manager states that Sonnen was not suspended from the UFC, but is instead not allowed to fight until his legal issues are settled and life is in order. As in, suspended.
Before the news of his guilty plea broke, Chael Sonnen claimed that there was a very good reason for the NSAC's director saying they never spoke to each other. As you might expect, Kizer has proven that to be another lie.
With Chael Sonnen pleading guilty in a money laundering case, the UFC has "frozen" his contract, temporarily suspending him so he can sort out his personal life.
Former UFC middleweight contender Chael Sonnen may be in the midst of legal troubles, but it's not stopping him from fighting. He's slated to face Yoshihiro Akiyama just prior to his sentencing.
Breaking: Former middleweight contender Chael Sonnen pleads guilty to money laundering, faces serious charges.
