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Chael Sonnen signs new UFC contract and moves to new training camp

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At UFC 162, Chael Sonnen gave a list of demands to UFC President Dana White for a new contract. While the requests were ludicrous, the contract has now been signed.

Chael Sonnen signs new UFC contract and moves to new training camp

On Tuesday nights edition of FUEL TV’s UFC Tonight it was announced that Sonnen had signed a new 5-fight deal with the organization. Not only did he announce this, but Sonnen also revealed that he has moved his training camp from longtime home Quest MMA in Oregon to Reign Training Center in California. Reign is ran by head coach and UFC middleweight fighter Mark Munoz.

Sonnen will take on Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the main event of UFC Fight Night 26 (previously UFC on FOX Sports 1 1). Following his fight against Shogun, Sonnen plans to return to middleweight.

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Jeremy Brand is an experienced MMA writer and columnist. He is the founder of MMASucka.com, and has represented the company with media credentials at many mixed martial arts fights. Jeremy is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training in BC, Canada.

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