As noted earlier today, UFC and FOX have fired Chael Sonnen, cutting all professional ties with the former title contender and television analyst following the news of his recent drug test failure.
In a joint statement released by both UFC and FOX, they addressed the termination of their working relationship with Sonnen:
“The UFC and FOX Sports organizations announced today the termination of their respective broadcasting services agreements with analyst Chael Sonnen. This decision comes in light of Sonnen failing a second test conducted by the Nevada Athletic Commission for banned substances in June. Sonnen was previously under temporary suspension by the Nevada Athletic Commission for failing an initial test conducted in May.”
More on this story as additional information surfaces.
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