Sonnen is no longer part of the UFC Tonight cast. Photo: Reproduction
After failing the anti-doping test prior to UFC 175 and even announcing his retirement from professional MMA, Chael Sonnen tested positive again for illegal substances in a surprise test and the recurrence is already taking its toll. If after the first announcement, Sonnen received support from the organization and continued in the additional roles he performed, this time the now former fighter is suffering the consequences. On Monday night (30), Ultimate and the FOX group, responsible for publishing the official newspaper “UFC Tonight”, announced Sonnen's dismissal from the attraction.
“The UFC and FOX Sports organizations today announce the termination of their respective broadcasting service agreements with analyst Chael Sonnen. This decision was made after Sonnen failed a second test conducted by the Nevada Athletic Commission for banned substances in June. Sonnen was previously under temporary suspension by the Athletic Commission for failing an initial exam carried out in May”, says the statement released by Ultimate, and reproduced by the “MMA Fighting” website.
Chael Sonnen has been one of the main names in the MMA area on the FOX Sports 1 channel since it was launched in the United States in August last year. Even when he was still active, Sonnen presented “UFC Tonight”, commented on the official weigh-ins and participated in several other house programs, in addition to always acting like a true poster boy for the network – whether in press conferences or in specific comments on the broadcast. day to day. With the end of Chael's time in official UFC communication, it remains to be seen what the future holds for the loudmouth, who has even been named as a possible successor to Ultimate president Dana White.
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