BFCChael Sonnen Record: 31-17-1
Light HeavyweightRecord31-17-1
Age49
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Combat Edge Elo1672
Last fightAug 31 2025
Chael Sonnen has a 31-17-1 professional record and is 49 years old in the Light Heavyweight division, representing Team Quest. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated May 31, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Chael Sonnen career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1672Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1584
Light HeavyweightTBD
Peak1724
Last move-13
Opponent quality1763avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Light Heavyweight
Chael Sonnen quick answers
What is Chael Sonnen's record?
Chael Sonnen's professional MMA record is 31-17-1.
How old is Chael Sonnen?
Chael Sonnen is 49 years old.
What weight class is Chael Sonnen?
Chael Sonnen fights at Light Heavyweight in BFC.
How tall is Chael Sonnen?
Chael Sonnen is 6'1" tall with a 73" reach.
How much does Chael Sonnen weigh?
Chael Sonnen competes at Light Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 205 lbs.
What is Chael Sonnen's Combat Edge Elo?
Chael Sonnen's Combat Edge Elo is 1672, with a peak Elo of 1724.
How strong is Chael Sonnen's recent opposition?
Chael Sonnen's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1763 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Chael Sonnen's last fight?
Chael Sonnen's latest tracked pro fight was against Craig Jones at Craig Jones Invitational 2 on Aug 31 2025.
What is Chael Sonnen's recent form?
Chael Sonnen's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Chael Sonnen usually win?
Chael Sonnen's 31 recorded wins include 8 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 19 decisions, with 39% ending before the final bell.
8Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
19Wins by decision
7Loss by knockout
9Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Chael Sonnen stats
Record : 31 / 17 / 1Significant strikes landed per minute
3.10Fighter3.19Division average
Significant striking accuracy
44%Fighter47%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.12Fighter4.44Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
63%Fighter50%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
3.78Fighter1.73Division average
Takedown accuracy
59%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
67%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.41Fighter0.70Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Amateur fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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