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Dana White: Sonnen has ton of problems, TUF 14 coaching unlikely

The “Wrestling Observer” recently reported that UFC officials have explored the possibility of Sonnen and Bisping coaching for the upcoming…

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Chris Palmquist
April 4, 2011 · 1 min read
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The “Wrestling Observer” recently reported that UFC officials have explored the possibility of Sonnen and Bisping coaching for the upcoming season of TUF.

Sonnen recently concluded a six-month suspension he received from the California SAC due to his failed drug test at UFC 117. In addition, he still has a sentencing date after pleading guilty to a federal money-laundering charge as part of a 2006 real-estate deal. Sonnen also would need to deal with the Nevada SAC and get re-licensed before he could coach on “TUF.” During his CSAC hearing in December, Sonnen claimed that NSAC executive director Keith Kizer was aware of and approved the fighter’s past testosterone-replacement therapy during his fights in the state, a statement Kizer takes exception to, as he has never spoken to Sonnen.

As of now, though, White said no decisions have been made about the coaching slots.

“We have no clue who will coach; Chael has a ton of problems,” White said.

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