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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen answers questions from the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chael Sonnen works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  Chael Sonnen attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  Chael Sonnen attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  Chael Sonnen attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  Chael Sonnen attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  Chael Sonnen attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  Chael Sonnen attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  Chael Sonnen attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  Chael Sonnen attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  (L-R) Middleweight opponents Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping face off during the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen; Michael Bisping
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  (L-R) Middleweight opponents Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping face off during the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen; Michael Bisping
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (R-L) Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping trade punches during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen; Michael Bisping
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Chael Sonnen reacts after defeating Michael Bisping during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Chael Sonnen stands in the Octagon before his bout against Michael Bisping during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Michael Bisping stands in the Octagon before his bout against Chael Sonnen during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Bisping
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Michael Bisping enters the arena before his bout against Chael Sonnen during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Bisping
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Chael Sonnen enters the arena before his bout against Michael Bisping during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Chael Sonnen reacts after defeating Michael Bisping during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (R-L) Chael Sonnen punches Michael Bisping during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen; Michael Bisping
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (L-R) Michael Bisping punches Chael Sonnen during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen; Michael Bisping
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (L-R) Michael Bisping punches Chael Sonnen during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen; Michael Bisping
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (R-L) Chael Sonnen punches Michael Bisping during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen; Michael Bisping
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (R-L) Chael Sonnen punches Michael Bisping during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen; Michael Bisping
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Chael Sonnen enters the arena before his bout against Michael Bisping during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Chael Sonnen enters the octagon before his bout against Michael Bisping during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Chael Sonnen sits in his corner between rounds during his bout against Michael Bisping during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (L-R) Michael Bisping punches Chael Sonnen during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chael Sonnen; Michael Bisping
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Training: Hard work. Really, really, hard work.


Trainer: Team Quest – Portland, OR


Thoughts on opponent, Anderson Silva? I have so many that I don't know where to begin.


When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with Team Quest about two years before it was called Team Quest.


What ranks and titles have you held? Gladiator Challenge Light Heavyweight Champion.  Hitman Light Heavyweight Champion.  Danger Zone Light Heavyweight Champion.  Rumble at the River tournament Champion.  2x University National Champion.  NCAA All-American, US. Olympic Team Alternate.


Do you have any heroes? Pope John Paul II.


What is your favorite technique? I like arm throws and leg locks.

   
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