Commission releases and Chael Sonnen can use TRT against Mauricio Shogun

The wait was long, but Chael Sonnen is confirmed in the main fight of UFC Fight Night 26 against the Brazilian Mauricio Shogun. The controversial American was authorized by the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission to fight after using testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

“The Athletic Commission’s decision followed the recommendation of its medical board. The Commission also analyzed other complaints, but decided to release Sonnen,” said Terrel Harris, commission spokesperson to the North American website MMA Junkie.

As the fighter had already started treatment on medical recommendation – Sonnen suffers from a disease that compromises hormone production – if the Commission did not offer permission for the North American, the main attraction of the event would most likely be cancelled.

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UFC Fight Night 26, also called UFC FOX Sports 1, takes place on August 17th in Boston. Check out the full show card below:

Main Card

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Mauricio Shogun vs. Chael Sonnen;

alistair overeem vs. Travis Browne;

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Urijah faber vs. Iuri Marajó;

Matt Brown vs. Mike pyle;

Uriah Hall vs. John Howard;

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Joe lauzon vs. Michael Johnson;