Chael "American Gangster" Sonnen
| First Name: Chael | Last Name: Sonnen |
| Nickname: American Gangster | |
| Date of Birth: Apr 03, 1977 | Age: 46 |
| Weight: 84.0 | Height: 185.0 |
| Reach: 188.0 | |
| Location: Portland, Oregon | |
| Hometown: West Linn, Oregon, United States | |
| Fighting Styles: Greco-Roman Wrestling 2 x U.S Champion, Wrestling NCAA Div 1 Champion, Kickboxing | |
| Affiliations: Team Quest, Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu | |
| Fight Stats | |||||
| Record | 31 - 17 - 1 | Last 5 Fights | |||
| Total Fights | 49 fights | Professional Fights | 49 fights | ||
| Amateur Fights | 0 fights | Years Fighting | 26 years | ||
| Days Last Fought | 1566 days | Rounds Fought | 100 rounds | ||
| Finish Wins | 12 finishes | Finish Losses | 16 finish losses | ||
| Finish Win Percentage | 38 % | Finish Loss Percentage | 94 % | ||
| Knockout Wins | 1 KOs | Knockout Losses | 0 KO losses | ||
| TKO Wins | 6 TKOs | TKO Losses | 7 TKO losses | ||
| KO/TKO Win Percentage | 22 % | KO/TKO Loss Percentage | 41 % | ||
| Submission Wins | 5 subs | Submission Losses | 9 sub losses | ||
| Submission Win Percentage | 16 % | Submission Loss Percentage | 52 % | ||
| Decision Wins | 19 decision wins | Decision Losses | 1 decision losses | ||
| Decision Win Percentage | 61 % | Decision Loss Percentage | 5 % | ||
| Unanimous Decision Wins | 18 UD wins | Unanimous Decision Losses | 0 UD losses | ||
| Split Decision Wins | 0 SD wins | Split Decision Losses | 0 SD losses | ||
Professional Fights
Bellator 222
June 14, 2019 FridayMadison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States
TKO (Flying Knee and Punches) Round: 2 Time: 0:22
Bellator 208
October 13, 2018 SaturdayNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at NYCB Live, Uniondale, New York, United States
TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 4:46
Bellator 192
January 20, 2018 SaturdayThe Forum, Inglewood, California, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
Bellator 180
June 24, 2017 SaturdayMadison Square Garden, New York, New York, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
Bellator 170
January 21, 2017 SaturdayThe Forum, Inglewood, California, United States
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:03
UFC 167
November 16, 2013 SaturdayMGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 4:05
UFC Fight Night 26
August 17, 2013 SaturdayTD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Submission (Guillotine Choke) Round: 1 Time: 4:47
UFC 148
July 07, 2012 SaturdayMGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
TKO (Knee to the Body and Punches) Round: 2 Time: 1:55
UFC on Fox 2
January 28, 2012 SaturdayUnited Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
UFC 136
October 08, 2011 SaturdayToyota Center, Houston, Texas, United States
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) Round: 2 Time: 3:51
UFC 117
August 07, 2010 SaturdayOracle Arena, Oakland, California, United States
Submission (Triangle Armbar) Round: 5 Time: 3:10
UFC 109
February 06, 2010 SaturdayMandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
UFC 104
October 24, 2009 SaturdayStaples Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
UFC 98
May 23, 2009 SaturdayMGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
UFC 95
February 21, 2009 SaturdayO2 Arena, London, England
Submission (Triangle Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:37
WEC 36
November 05, 2008 WednesdaySeminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
WEC 33
March 26, 2008 WednesdayHard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
WEC 31
December 12, 2007 WednesdayHard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Submission (Armbar) Round: 2 Time: 4:55
SF 20
October 27, 2007 SaturdayRose Garden Arena, Portland, Oregon
TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: TBD
Bodog Fight
July 14, 2007 SaturdaySovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, NJ
TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 3:33
Bodog Fight
February 18, 2007 SundayCosta Rica
Submission (Brabo Choke) Round: 1 Time: 0:13
Bodog Fight
December 02, 2006 SaturdayThe Agrodome, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
UFC 60
May 27, 2006 SaturdayStaples Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
Submission (Armbar) Round: 2 Time: 1:17
UFC Fight Night 4
April 06, 2006 ThursdayHard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
UFC 55
October 07, 2005 FridayMohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Submission (Triangle Choke) Round: 2 Time: 1:20
SF 11
July 09, 2005 SaturdayRose Garden, Portland, Oregon
TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:59
Euphoria - USA vs. World
February 26, 2005 SaturdayAtlantic City, New Jersey
TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:49
XFO 4
December 03, 2004 FridayLakemoor Banquet Facility, Lakemoor, Illinois, United States
TKO (Corner Stoppage) Round: 2 Time: 5:00
WEC 12
October 21, 2004 ThursdayThe Palace, Lemoore, California, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
SF 6
September 23, 2004 ThursdayReno Hilton Outdoor AmphitheaterReno, Nevada
Submission (Guillotine Choke) Round: 2 Time: 2:35
Pancrase - 2004 Neo-Blood Tournament Final
July 25, 2004 SundayKorakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
Decision (Majority) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
EC 57
May 06, 2004 ThursdayHarrah's Casino Council Bluffs, Iowa
TKO (Cut) Round: 1 Time: 3:34
ROTR - Rage on the River
April 17, 2004 SaturdayRedding, California
KO (Flying Knee) Round: 1 Time: 0:40
Euphoria - Russia vs. USA
March 13, 2004 SaturdayTrump Taj MahalAtlantic City, New Jersey
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
ROTR 4.5
December 27, 2003 SaturdayEdith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium, Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 2 Time: 5:00
FCFF
December 13, 2003 SaturdayPortland, Oregon
Submission (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:07
GC 20
November 13, 2003 ThursdayColusa Casino, Colusa, California, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
Global Domination
September 06, 2003 SaturdayPepsi CenterDenver, Colorado
Submission (Triangle Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:25
HFP 3
May 02, 2003 FridaySanta Ana, California, United States
Decision Round: 3 Time: 5:00
Pancrase - Hybrid 2
February 16, 2003 SundayGrand Cube, Osaka, Japan
Draw Round: 2 Time: 5:00
XFA 5
January 25, 2003 SaturdayNational Guard ArmoryWest Palm Beach, Florida
Technical Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 2:49
UFCF
August 24, 2002 SaturdayLucky Eagle Casino, Rochester, Washington
TKO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 4:26
RFC 1
July 13, 2002 SaturdayStardust CasinoLas Vegas, Nevada
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
Dangerzone 13
April 13, 2002 Saturday4 Bears Casino and Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, United States
Submission (Forearm Choke) Round: 2 Time: 2:08
Dangerzone 13
April 13, 2002 Saturday4 Bears Casino and Lodge, New Town, North Dakota, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 2 Time: 5:00
HFP 1
March 30, 2002 SaturdayCahuilla Creek Casino, Anza, California
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 2 Time: 5:00
BFV - Battle of Fort Vancouver
May 10, 1997 SaturdayFort Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver, Washington, United States
Decision (Unanimous) Round: 1 Time: TBD
