Chael Sonnen announced retirement from active fighting in MMA after his defeat agains Lyoto Machida at Bellator 222 Event.
Chael Sonnen had colorfull carrier, he made a pro debut in 1997. He have some great fights under his belt: Fedor Emelianenko, Jon Jones and Anderson Silva. He will be definitely remember as great fights, perfect wrestler, big mouth (he put trash talking on very next level) but also a suspension for using performance-enhancing drugs:
Not to be picky Kevster
But
I wasn't one of the WORST drug cheats of my era
I was the BEST— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) June 18, 2019
The ride is over. @ChaelSonnen announces that he is retiring. ✊ pic.twitter.com/kNMQEIdIKq
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) June 15, 2019