Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Chael Sonnen
United StatesChael Sonnen
29-15-1
RESULT

Chael Sonnen def. Dan Miller (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Dan Miller
United StatesDan Miller
14-8-0 (1 NC)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
MGM Grand Garden Arena

Chael Sonnen defeated Dan Miller by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA, held Saturday, May 23, 2009 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Fight stats

Chael Sonnen
Dan Miller
0
Knockdowns
0
36 of 61
Significant strikes
9 of 21
59%
Sig. strike accuracy
43%
133 of 166
Total strikes
32 of 46
3 of 5
Takedowns
0 of 0
60%
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
2
0
Reversals
0
13:51
Control time
0:01
Significant strikes by target
26 of 51
Head
6 of 16
2 of 2
Body
2 of 3
8 of 8
Leg
1 of 2
8 of 12
Distance
6 of 16
0 of 0
Clinch
3 of 5
28 of 49
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
20 of 28
Sig. str.
2 of 4
47 of 57
Total str.
5 of 7
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
1
4:41
Ctrl
0:00
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
7 of 15
Sig. str.
3 of 7
41 of 51
Total str.
19 of 24
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
1
4:34
Ctrl
0:01
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
9 of 18
Sig. str.
4 of 10
45 of 58
Total str.
8 of 15
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
4:36
Ctrl
0:00

Judges' Scorecards

Adalaide Byrd
#SonnenMiller
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Lester Griffin
#SonnenMiller
1109
2109
3109
Total3027
Roy Silbert
#SonnenMiller
1109
2109
3109
Total3027

Media Scores

5
Sonnen
–
0
Miller
●30–27 Sonnen×5
All 5 media scorecards▾
  • MMAJunkie.com30–27Sonnen
  • Jordan Breen · Sherdog.com30–27Sonnen
  • TJ DeSantis · Sherdog.com30–27Sonnen
  • Mike Fridley · Sherdog.com30–27Sonnen
  • MMAWeekly.com30–27Sonnen

Fan Scorecards

100%
Sonnen
0%
Miller
4 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 Sonnen100%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
100%
Sonnen
R2
100%
Sonnen
R3
100%
Sonnen

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chael Sonnen vs Dan Miller?

Chael Sonnen defeated Dan Miller by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of UFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA, held Saturday, May 23, 2009 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

What were the judges' scorecards for Chael Sonnen vs Dan Miller?

The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27, 30–27 — Chael Sonnen won the decision.

Referee
Yves Lavigne
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Chael Sonnen 30%70% Dan Miller

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

29-15-1
Record
14-8-0 (1 NC)
1460
Elo rating
1607
0
Win Streak
0
49
Age
45
6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

3.08
SLpM
2.03
43%
Str. Acc.
36%
1.10
SApM
3.06
62%
Str. Def.
49%

Grappling Profile

3.81
TD Avg.
1.67
59%
TD Acc.
54%
66%
TD Def.
47%
0.40
Sub. Avg.
1.80

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Chael Sonnen · 2-3
  • L
    Rashad Evans
    UFC 167: St-Pierre vs HendricksSat, Nov 16, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 4:05 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Mauricio Rua
    UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs SonnenSun, Aug 18, 2013
    Submission · R1 · 4:47 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Jon Jones
    UFC 159: Jones vs SonnenSat, Apr 27, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 4:33 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Anderson Silva
    UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen IISun, Jul 8, 2012
    TKO · R2 · 1:55 · Middleweight
  • W
    Michael Bisping
    UFC on FOX: Evans vs DavisSat, Jan 28, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Dan Miller · 1-4
  • L
    Trevor Smith
    The Ultimate Fighter Finale: American Top Team vs. BlackziliansSun, Jul 12, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Jordan Mein
    UFC 158: St-Pierre vs DiazSat, Mar 16, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 4:42 · Welterweight
  • W
    Ricardo Funch
    UFC on FX: Maynard vs GuidaFri, Jun 22, 2012
    Submission · R3 · 3:12 · Welterweight
  • L
    Rousimar Palhares
    UFC 134: Silva vs OkamiSat, Aug 27, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Nate Marquardt
    UFC 128: SHOGUN vs JONESSun, Mar 20, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 14 fights · 13 fights
29.3
Avg sig. strikes
22.9
2.64
Avg takedowns
1.15
7:04
Avg control time
2:16
91
Career high strikes
57
7
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Chael Sonnen
Strike target
Dan Miller
63%
Head
65%
17%
Body
21%
20%
Leg
14%
Chael Sonnen
Strike position
Dan Miller
30%
Distance
69%
18%
Clinch
14%
52%
Ground
16%