“The Bad Guy” is in the clear for his Bellator debut, at least as of right now.
Chael Sonnen, who has a history of performance-enhancing drug use, passed two out-of-competition drug tests administered by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) ahead of Bellator 170, MMA Fighting confirmed with CSAC executive officer Andy Foster on Wednesday. MMAjunkie was the first to report the news Wednesday.
Sonnen will meet fellow MMA legend Tito Ortiz in the main event of the card Jan. 21 in Los Angeles. It will be the longtime UFC veteran’s Bellator debut.
Foster said Sonnen had to pass a drug test and submit it as a condition of licensure back in the fall since he was coming off a suspension for banned substances.