Updates from Sonnen's CSAC hearing as it happens
source: The Underground
Josh Gross: JoshGrossESPN
NSAC executive director Keith Kizer to testify via streaming video. Sonnen and CSAC exec. officer George Dodd will also be witnesses.
First sniping between lawyers re: entry of evidence of Sonnen's statements in interviews. The state wins this one. The clips will be heard.
Sonnen's attorney Steve Thompson says the felony conviction in Oregon should play no part in his licensing in California. Eloquent opening.
Thompson is talking up how much UFC supports Sonnen through their willingness to put him on TUF and a potential title fight.
Steven Marrocco: MMAjunkieSteven
Thompson reveals Sonnen is under consideration to coach next season of tuf and fight bisping in no 1 contender bout.
Thompson begins closing statement. Chael is a "fundamentally good person."
source: The Underground
Josh Gross: JoshGrossESPN
NSAC executive director Keith Kizer to testify via streaming video. Sonnen and CSAC exec. officer George Dodd will also be witnesses.
First sniping between lawyers re: entry of evidence of Sonnen's statements in interviews. The state wins this one. The clips will be heard.
Sonnen's attorney Steve Thompson says the felony conviction in Oregon should play no part in his licensing in California. Eloquent opening.
Thompson is talking up how much UFC supports Sonnen through their willingness to put him on TUF and a potential title fight.
Steven Marrocco: MMAjunkieSteven
Thompson reveals Sonnen is under consideration to coach next season of tuf and fight bisping in no 1 contender bout.
Thompson begins closing statement. Chael is a "fundamentally good person."