After new doping, Sonnen must present himself to the Athletic Commission on July 23

C. Sonnen (photo) was caught twice in a row taking anti-doping tests. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Even though he retired from MMA after a series of controversies and two positive anti-doping tests, Chael Sonnen is still not completely square with the Nevada Athletic Commission. The American had already attended a meeting at the regulatory body in early June, when his license was revoked, but he must present himself again to the NSAC after being caught using illegal substances in a second surprise test. The new meeting already has a date set by the entity: July 23rd.

“Mr. Sonnen must appear in person and testify under oath on July 23, at the Commission’s disciplinary hearing. He is expected to answer questions about the prohibited substances detected in his body, as a result of surprise tests carried out on May 24th and June 5th,” wrote Chris Eccles, deputy commissioner of the NSAC, in an email reproduced by the website Norte -American “MMA Junkie”.

Sonnen had already indicated that he would not attend the hearing at the end of the month, but that he would comply with the Athletic Commission's orders and appear at a future meeting. However, according to the commissioner, the fighter's presence is not optional and Sonnen must be at the meeting. Chael, who is already temporarily suspended, could still receive a fine of US$250 (approximately R$550) and have to pay all expenses related to his case.

At 37, Chael Sonnen He ended his career with a professional record of 28 wins, 14 losses and one draw. Originally, the North American was scheduled to face Wanderlei Silva, with whom he shared technical duties at TUF Brasil 3, in July. However, first Wand, who refused to undergo a surprise test, and then Sonnen himself, caught using illegal substances, ended up being removed from the card due to problems with anti-doping tests administered by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Even after all the controversy, the former UFC middleweight and light heavyweight title challenger was scheduled to face Brazilian André Galvão in the main fight of the UFC event. submission Metamoris 4.