NAC hearing highlights: Belfort cries, Sonnen gets job
Chael Sonnen: “I am guilty. I am ashamed. And I don’t have any attempt to put up a defense. So I hope that as I start to converse with you, I don’t veer from that.”
The Nevada Athletic Commission hearing with Vitor Belfort and Chael Sonnen aired on UFC Fight Pass, and highlight videos have been put together by the UFC and released on YouTube.
Belfort read a prepared statement, cried, and will be able to fight for the title in December.
Chael Sonnen didn’t cry, but did express contrition.
“I am so cautious to have a conversation today, because I don’t want to say anything to you that comes off as an excuse,” said Sonnen. “I am guilty. I am ashamed. And I don’t have any attempt to put up a defense. So I hope that as I start to converse with you, I don’t veer from that.”
The retired Sonnen was suspended for two years. He reportedly faced a fine of up to $250,000, but that was waived, as he will be assisting the commission in their efforts to control PED use in mixed martial arts.
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