Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
Bryan Baker
The Beast
18-6-0
RESULT

Chael Sonnen def. Bryan Baker (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Chael Sonnen
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas), Las Vegas, United States

Chael Sonnen defeated Bryan Baker by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of WEC 33: Back to Vegas, held Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas), Las Vegas.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Bryan Baker vs Chael Sonnen?

Chael Sonnen defeated Bryan Baker by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Middleweight bout of WEC 33: Back to Vegas, held Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas), Las Vegas.

Referee
Steve Mazzagatti
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Bryan Baker 48%52% Chael Sonnen

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

18-6-0
Record
29-15-1
1678
Power Index rating
1695
0
Win Streak
0
40
Age
49
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Bryan Baker

No background on record

Chael Sonnen

No background on record

Camp Gracie Barra Portland

Striking Profile

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SLpM
3.08
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Str. Acc.
43%
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SApM
1.10
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Str. Def.
62%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
3.81
-
TD Acc.
59%
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TD Def.
66%
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Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Bryan Baker · 1-3
  • L
    Colorado Combat Club 10 · Dec 18, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · Middleweight
  • NC
    Beatdown 21 · Mar 10, 2018
    No Contest · R2 · 3:18 · Middleweight
  • L
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 90 · Feb 20, 2013
    Knockout · R1 · 2:34 · Welterweight
  • L
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 72 · Jul 20, 2012
    Submission · R1 · 0:56 · Welterweight
  • W
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 67 · May 4, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
Chael Sonnen · 0-4-1
  • L
    Craig Jones Invitational 2 · Aug 31, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 1:15
  • L
    Craig Jones Invitational 2 · Aug 31, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 0:30
  • D
    Silva vs. Sonnen · Jun 15, 2024
    Decision
  • L
    Bellator 222: MacDonald vs. Gracie · Jun 14, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 0:22 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Bellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader · Oct 12, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 4:46 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 14 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
29.3
-
Avg takedowns
2.64
-
Avg control time
7:04
-
Career high strikes
91
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Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Bryan Baker
Strike target
Chael Sonnen
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Head
63%
-
Body
17%
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Leg
20%
Bryan Baker
Strike position
Chael Sonnen
-
Distance
30%
-
Clinch
18%
-
Ground
52%