Chael Sonnen considering moving up to 205 lb. weight class
When asked bluntly about what the next steps will be for his career (a question he’s been asked many times…
When asked bluntly about what the next steps will be for his career (a question he’s been asked many times within the last few days), Sonnen stuck to his original guns, in that he still feels he needs time to clear his head a bit before he makes any major decisions.
But this time, Chael made an inference that is sure to raise some eyebrows:
“I love this sport and I would never want to retire. My coach Clayton will be the one that retires me based on my results and productivity in practice. I could have easily defeated him, physically I’m fine, mentally im fine. Give me a couple of weeks to settle in and when you get in the spot that I am in, we will see. Anderson could retire any day now. And there is simply an option to start over by changing weight class. My mentors have done it and it could happen. I would go up to 205. Jon Jones. There are some great guys at 185, but traditionally and historically it is a good way to get a fresh start and start over.”
Sonnen actually made his UFC debut at 205 pounds, in a losing effort versus Renato Sobral at UFC 55 in Uncasville, Mass., on Oct. 7, 2005, so it wouldn’t be the first time he’s fought at that respective weight class. But, it has been almost seven years.
