Chael Sonnen is a mixed martial artist from the United States. He is a Bellator MMA fighter from the United States. When it comes to competitions, his weight class is Light Heavyweight. He has competed in the WEF, UFC, and Pancrase, among other organizations.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Chael Sonnen |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Chael Patrick Sonnen |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 46 years old |
| Birth Date: | 3 April 1977 |
| Birth Place: | West Linn, Oregon, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.85 m |
| Weight: | 93 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Brittany Smith (m. 2013) |
| Children: | Yes (Blauna Dian Sonnen, Thero Stephen Sonnen) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Retired mixed martial artist and current MMA analyst |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $12 million |
Chael Sonnen Biography
Chael Patrick Sonnen was born on April 3, 1997. His precise birthplace is unknown. According to some sources, it is Milwaukie, Oregon, United States, while others believe it is West Linn, Oregon. Nobody has confirmed either one.
Chael Sonnen Education
Sonnen graduated from West Linn High School. He began boxing training while he was there. He enrolled at Brigham Young University after graduating. Chael Sonnen went on to attend the University of Oregon. Chael went on to earn a bachelor of science in sociology.
Chael Sonnen Age, Height, And Weight
Chael Sonnen was born on April 3, 1977, He is 46 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.85 meters and his weight is 93 kilograms.
Career
Sonnen began his mixed martial arts career in 1997. He was 19 years old at the time. In Vancouver, Washington, he defeated Ben Hailey. Jason “Mayhem” Miller was the next to succumb to him. His first defeat came in his 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 won against Trevor Prangley. The victory occurred 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 on to World Extreme Cage Fighting. He rejoined the UFC after the latter was dissolved. Anderson Silva was challenged by Sonnen, but he submitted after an armbar. He had been suspended by the CSAC. He returned to the UFC for the second time following his suspension. He also returned to light heavyweight and fought Silva again.
Sonnen tested positive for drugs. He also failed another, and because it was his third failure, he was fired. In any case, he had already retired.
He joined Bellator MMA. Sonnen was defeated by Tito Ortiz in his first fight of 2017 on January 21. Later that year, on June 24, he defeated Wanderlei Silver in their fight. He has 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 he 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 college.
Chael Sonnen Net Worth
Chael Sonnen’s net worth is estimated to be $12 million as of March 2024. Fighting competitions are his main source of income. In addition, he is a real estate entrepreneur. Even from the contracts, he signs with different teams. He has also appeared in several films and on television. Sonnen is also compensated when he provides sports commentary and analysis, such as with ESPN.
Chael Sonnen is a multi-award-winning MMA fighter. He has competed in the UFC, Pancrase, and WEC. In addition, he has appeared in movies. He made an appearance in Here Comes the Boom in 2012. He appeared in Grudge Match the following year. He has also been hired as an MMA analyst by several networks, including ESPN.
