Chael Sonnen to retire if todays hearing goes against him

Chael Sonnen's hearing with the CSAC is happening right now, if he fails to get a licence it is likely that he will retire.

Sonnen was suspended by the California State Athletic Comission for elevated levels of testosterone back in 2010 after his fight with Anderson Silva.

He has always claimed it is due to a medical condition, but the CSAC and NSAC have remained vigilant in their scrutiny of his alleged condition.

Sonnen's suspension ended back in April but he has yet to get a fight licence, which is part of the reason he is at a hearing today

ESPN's Josh Gross is live at the hearing, he tweeted earlier:

"If I don't get my license today I'm effectively retired. That came from the boss, Dana White." -- Chael Sonnen"

Dribs and drabs of information are coming through as I type, as the case is live right now. Apparently the CSAC are looking to come down hard on Sonnen.

What is more interesting is Chael's comments relating Dana, is seems like the UFC chief is done with his drama. What with the money laundering charges and this, I cant blame him.

Keep on the page for updates as they develop

Update: The hearing is all done, and Sonnen will remained suspended indefinitely. At this point his fighting future is unknown, but likely hanging in the balance. There has been no statements from Sonnen's camp as of yet.