Sonnen has endured a long, legendary, and historic career in the brutal professional sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). The Oregon native’s pro MMA career spanned 22 years which is absolutely incredible. He definitely left his mark in the octagon and on the sporting industry as he has been around for about as long if not longer than the popularity of the brutal, primitive, violent, and overall competitive battle action sport.
Career Statistics:
“The People’s Champ” or “American Gangster” were just some of the fighting names he went by over the years. His 22-year career attributed to 49 total fights. In the world of sports betting, I am confident he generated quite a bit of revenue as 49 professional fights is quite a lot of action. He ends his career with a final MMA record of 31-17-1 which the details of can be seen below.
Out of his 31 wins, 7 of them came from knockouts, 5 from submissions, and 19 from decisions. Out of his 17 losses 7 were by knockout, 9 by submission, and 1 by decision. This goes to show you he won an astonishing 95% of his fights that came down to a judge’s decision. His one and only draw came in 2003 in a fight against Akihiro Gono.
Mixed Martial Arts Record:
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Result |
Record |
Opponent |
Method |
Event |
Date |
Round |
Time |
Location |
Notes |
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Loss |
31–17–1 |
TKO (flying knee and punches) |
June 14, 2019 |
2 |
0:22 |
New York City, New York, United States |
Sonnen announced his retirement post-bout. |
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|
Loss |
31–16–1 |
TKO (punches) |
October 13, 2018 |
1 |
4:46 |
Uniondale, New York, United States |
Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal. |
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|
Win |
31–15–1 |
Decision (unanimous) |
January 20, 2018 |
3 |
5:00 |
Inglewood, California, United States |
Heavyweight debut. Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. |
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|
Win |
30–15–1 |
Decision (unanimous) |
June 24, 2017 |
3 |
5:00 |
New York City, New York, United States |
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|
Loss |
29–15–1 |
Submission (rear-naked choke) |
January 21, 2017 |
1 |
2:03 |
Inglewood, California, United States |
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|
Loss |
29–14–1 |
TKO (punches) |
November 16, 2013 |
1 |
4:05 |
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|
Win |
29–13–1 |
Submission (guillotine choke) |
August 17, 2013 |
1 |
4:47 |
Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
Submission of the Night. |
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|
Loss |
28–13–1 |
TKO (elbows and punches) |
April 27, 2013 |
1 |
4:33 |
Newark, New Jersey, United States |
Return to Light Heavyweight. For the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
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|
Loss |
28–12–1 |
TKO (knee to the body and punches) |
July 7, 2012 |
2 |
1:55 |
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
For the UFC Middleweight Championship. |
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|
Win |
28–11–1 |
Decision (unanimous) |
January 28, 2012 |
3 |
5:00 |
Chicago, Illinois, United States |
UFC Middleweight title eliminator. |
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|
Win |
27–11–1 |
Submission (arm-triangle choke) |
October 8, 2011 |
2 |
3:51 |
Houston, Texas, United States |
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|
Loss |
26–11–1 |
Submission (triangle armbar) |
August 7, 2010 |
5 |
3:10 |
Oakland, California, United States |
For the UFC Middleweight Championship. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2010). Sonnen tested positive for elevated testosterone levels.[147] |
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|
Win |
26–10–1 |
Decision (unanimous) |
February 6, 2010 |
3 |
5:00 |
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
UFC Middleweight title eliminator. Fight of the Night. |
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|
Win |
25–10–1 |
Decision (unanimous) |
October 24, 2009 |
3 |
5:00 |
Los Angeles, California, United States |
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|
Win |
24–10–1 |
Decision (unanimous) |
May 23, 2009 |
3 |
5:00 |
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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|
Loss |
23–10–1 |
Submission (triangle choke) |
February 21, 2009 |
1 |
2:37 |
London, United Kingdom |
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|
Win |
23–9–1 |
Decision (unanimous) |
November 5, 2008 |
3 |
5:00 |
Hollywood, Florida, United States |
Non-title fight. Filho failed to make weight. |
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|
Win |
22–9–1 |
Decision (unanimous) |
March 26, 2008 |
3 |
5:00 |
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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|
Loss |
21–9–1 |
Submission (armbar) |
December 12, 2007 |
2 |
4:55 |
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
For the WEC Middleweight Championship. |
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|
Win |
21–8–1 |
TKO (punches) |
SF 20: Homecoming |
October 27, 2007 |
1 |
4:31 |
Portland, Oregon, United States |
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|
Win |
20–8–1 |
TKO (punches) |
BodogFIGHT: Alvarez vs. Lee |
July 14, 2007 |
2 |
3:33 |
Trenton, New Jersey, United States |
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|
Win |
19–8–1 |
Submission (D'Arce choke) |
BodogFIGHT: Costa Rica Combat |
February 18, 2007 |
1 |
0:13 |
San José, Costa Rica |
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|
Win |
18–8–1 |
Decision (unanimous) |
BodogFIGHT: USA vs. Russia |
December 2, |
