Chael Sonnen Joins Broadcast Team for Eagle FC 44 Card on Friday

Former two-division UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has been added to the broadcast team for Eagle Fighting Championship 44 on Friday.

The promotion, which was founded by Khabib Nurmagomedov, announced the news on Tuesday. Sonnen joins a commentary team that already includes Henry Cejudo, Felicia Spencer, Jennifer Sterger and Cyrus Fees.

Sonnen has a lengthy history behind the mic, including analyst duties for both the UFC and Bellator. He currently hosts “The Chael Sonnen Show with Jorge Sedano” on ESPN+. During his fighting career, the West Linn., Ore., native was best known for his rivalry with Anderson Silva, which culminated in middleweight championship losses at UFC 117 and UFC 148. He later challenged for light heavyweight gold, falling to Jon Jones via first-round TKO at UFC 159.

"Khabib and Sonnen – the two undefeated champions join forces," Sonnen said in a release. "Eagle FC, Friday."

Eagle FC 44 takes place at the FLXcast Arena in Miami, Fla., on Friday and streams live on FLXcast beginning at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. The card is headlined by a heavyweight clash between Tyrone Spong and Sergei Kharitonov, while Rashad Evans returns from retirement to face Gabriel Checco in the co-main event.