Businessman: Sonnen will return to UFC after doping suspension in 2016

C. Sonnen (photo) has not fought professionally since November 2013. Photo: Reproduction

During the five years he remained in the UFC, Chael Sonnen He was one of the organization's most financially successful athletes and achieved a prominent place in the sport, even without ever winning a belt. However, that all changed last year when Sonnen was caught twice on doping, had his bout with Wanderlei Silva canceled, received a two-year disciplinary suspension and announced his retirement from the sport. However, the situation could take a big turn next year, when the hook applied by the Nevada Athletic Commission ends, and the loudmouth ends up returning to the Octagon.

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The athlete's manager guarantees this, according to a report in the UFC's official newspaper on North American TV, “UFC Tonight”. According to journalist Ariel Helwani, the agent confirmed the plans of Sonnen, who turns 39 in April 2016, to return to MMA as soon as the period of his disciplinary suspension ends.

Despite his desire to return to MMA, Sonnen's retired life cannot be considered bad. After losing his position as commentator on the North American channel “FOX Sports”, a UFC partner, following the doping scandal, Sonnen was hired by rival ESPN and now works as an analyst in previews and round tables on the main events. Furthermore, the American runs the weekly podcast “You're Welcome”, in which he hosts celebrities and stars from the world of martial arts, and which has been growing in popularity and number of advertisers.

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