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Chael Sonnen Contemplates MMA Return After PED Ban Lifted

Apparently, after Sonnen’s two-year drug suspension expires in July 2016, the controversial wrestler might return to the cage.

“His manager believes that after his suspension is up next year, that he’ll fight again,” reporter Ariel Helwani revealed on Wednesday’s edition of UFC Tonight.

Sonnen was slated to fight Vitor Belfort at UFC 175. He promptly retired from MMA after his first random drug test showed signs of Anastrozole, Clomiphene and human chorionic gonadotropin.

A second random exam revealed Sonnen tested positive for human growth hormone (HGH), recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) and hCG.

Sonnen was then relieved of his broadcasting duties with the UFC and FOX.