Sonnen, who thrice competed for UFC titles, including twice against Anderson "The Spider" Silva, retired from the sport earlier this year after failing a drug test and being suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
"The biggest thing to happen to ESPN since… well, [nothing really comes close," Sonnen said in a statement that appeared on ESPN.com.
"In all seriousness, to ESPN, to Disney, to the Hearst Corporation, and to all the viewers, you're welcome. From one industry leader to another, I look forward to the opportunity of bringing my stories, insight, and unique perspective of mixed martial arts to the network," Sonnen added.
ESPN said Sonnen will regularly appear on "SportsCenter" and other platforms, and will officially make his network debut during ESPN's coverage of UFC 180 on November 15.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
