Silva was held down the entire first round, but was able to keep the fight standing in the second and put away the man who has. Beginning his mma career in 1997, sonnen competed for the ufc, where he became a top challenger in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions and challenged for both the ufc light heavyweight and ufc middleweight championships. While some mma pundits may consider him to be washed up, the iceman. In august of 2010, chael sonnen came within less than two minutes of dethroning one of the greatest fighters of alltime, ufc middleweight champion anderson silva.
When i look at chaels interview before the fight, i really hate him. On july 7th, the selfproclaimed gangster from west linn attempts to finish what he started against silva, the poundforpound king, in the most eagerly anticipated rematch in ufc. View fight card, video, results, predictions, and news. Ufc on fox 9 post fight interview sam stout talks about his win over cody mckenzie. Las vegas the rift between anderson silva and chael sonnen became one of the most heated rivalries in the history of the ufc. Sonnen stung by silva, champ retains crown ufc 148 main event results by thomas gerbasi jul. Chael sonnen delivers a thoroughly entertaining prefight.
Anderson silva vs chael sonnen 2 is close to get four stars ufc knockout of the night. Get ufc fight results and career results information at fox sports. Read chael sonnen gives classic interview with dan le batard before ufc 148 video and other mma articles from total pro sports. Sonnen ii was a mixed martial arts event held by the ultimate fighting championship on july 7, 2012 at the mgm grand garden arena in las vegas, nevada. In 2012, he lost a narrow decision to chael sonnen, who went on to fight anderson silva for the middleweight crown in his next trip to the octagon. Sep 16, 2016 a day after chael sonnen inked a deal to return to mma to fight for bellator, not the ufc, the american gangster hosted a throng of media to answer why. Chael sonnen firing on all cylinders ufc 148 pre fight press conference. As noted earlier today, ufc and fox have fired chael sonnen, cutting all professional ties with the former title contender and television analyst following the news of his recent drug test failure. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. Anderson silva and chael sonnen become comic book heroes.
Jul 08, 2012 las vegas the rift between anderson silva and chael sonnen became one of the most heated rivalries in the history of the ufc. He was a twotime national champion, ncaa allamerican wrestler, and he was a us. The chael sonnen who taunted anderson silva for the better part of. Anderson silva defeated chael sonnen in the main event of ufc 148 last night in las vegas, nevada. Find out who won submission of the night, knockout of the night, and fight of the night at the ufc 148. In his postfight interview, sonnen said he told the referee not to stop the fight, and continually. He discussed brock lesnar possibly leaving wwe to make a return to the ufc to fight in mma. Video anderson silva vs chael sonnen 2 fight video ufc. Chael sonnens coach planned appeal, demands rematch from. Ufc president dana white and a handful of participating fighters anderson silva, chael sonnen, tito ortiz, forrest griffin, among others will be on hand for the ufc 148 post fight press.
Listen, learn, and then follow me blindly as i show you the world as it ought to be. Sep 16, 2016 in classic american gangster fashion, chael sonnen pulled a fast one on the mma world on thursday evening, announcing that his return to the cage would come with bellator instead of the ufc. Ufc matchmaker joe silva has it easy when it comes to the ufc light heavyweight division, so long as chael sonnen is still hanging around. Ufc 152 star michael bisping was micd up octagonside as anderson silva fought chael. Anderson silva retained his ufc middleweight title with a tko win over chael sonnen. Ufc 159 postfight press conference highlights youtube. Categories ufc tags american gangsta, anderson silva, chael sonnen, comic book, facebook, the silver spider, ufc 148 post navigation scott hot sauce holtzman xfc 18 post fight interview. At ufc 117 on august 7, 2010, sonnen challenged anderson silva. Bellator 180 chael sonnen vs wanderlei silva prediction.
Chael sonnen explains positive drug test, will file an appeal. Seems like the american gangster will fight anyone these days. Chael sonnen firing on all cylinders ufc 148 prefight. Chael is one dimensional to say the least and is very clearly not better than a man who finished him twice. The 10 best post fight callouts in mma history duration. Why chael sonnen is the perfect comeback fight for chuck liddell. At the ufc 159 postfight press conference, jon jones and chael sonnen discuss their fight in the main event.
They finally settled the score in the octagon at ufc 148 on saturday night. Why did chael sonnen return to fight for bellator, not the. Jul 08, 2012 anderson silva defeated chael sonnen at ufc 148 tonight in las vegas. A rematch with anderson silva was scheduled ufc 147, but the bout was moved to ufc 148 on july 7. In late september, tmz reported that chuck liddell is considering a comeback fight against none other than chael sonnen. Chael patrick sonnen is an american retired mixed martial artist and current mma analyst for. Top 10 fighters who came very close but never won that coveted. Chael sonnen full fight video highlights from ufc 167. Earlier this year, sonnen returned to the sport after over three years away. Any form of media with chael sonnen in it instantly becomes best in its genre. Chael sonnen, tito ortiz, forrest griffin and more. He is currently signed as a middleweight with the ufc. In his postfight interview, sonnen said he told the referee not to stop the. Former ufc fighter chael sonnen was recently a guest on chris jerichos talk is jericho podcast.
Ufc 148 took place saturday, july 7, 2012 with 11 fights at mgm grand garden arena in las vegas, nevada. Chael sonnen tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. He talks retirement rumors, the wwe, whether or not he was the. The alwayscolorful chael sonnen explains how he plans to take what he wants from anderson silva at ufc 148. Aug 11, 2016 the chael sonnen documentary is best mma documentry to date. Sonnen ii results, fight card and news mma fighting sb nation. In his postfight interview, sonnen said he told the referee not to stop the fight, and. Portland, oregons own chael sonnen will be fighting this coming saturday, august 7th, at ufc 117 in the main event versus ufc middleweight champ, anderson silva. Its pass or fail when youre in the octagon, sonnen said at the postfight press conference. Jul 07, 2012 watch middleweight contender chael sonnen s reaction to his loss to anderson silva at ufc 148. Greg jackson chael sonnen is a tougher fight than people think talks jon jones vs. Chael sonnen lists two opponents for jon jones if he returns. Chael sonnens coach planned appeal, demands rematch.
Roughly three months later, sonnen landed the bout he wanted, a rematch with the spider at ufc 148. Check out chael sonnens comments from saturday nights ufc 148 postfight. Also, his rematch against silva at ufc 148 wasnt nearly as close with the brazilian. Silva vs sonnen ii postfight press conference complete. View complete tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. The card consisted of eleven bouts, with six televised live on payperview, four preliminary bouts on fx, and one on facebook. Chael sonnen defeats michael bisping by unanimous decision 3027, 2928, 2928 chael sonnen is an american wrestler and one of the key members of team quest in oregon. Jun 26, 2012 to promote the rematch at ufc 148, weve got the full anderson silva vs chael sonnen fight from ufc 117 in august, 2010. Ufc 148 chael sonnen postfight interview video dailymotion. As chael says i do the thinking so you dont have to.
Sign up for the for the win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Chael sonnens 10 best trashtalking moments bleacher report. Watch middleweight contender chael sonnens reaction to his loss to anderson silva at ufc 148. Chael sonnen responds to the positive drug test returned on tuesday that forced him off the ufc 175 fight card and likely facing a suspension and fine from the nevada state athletic commission.
Beginning his mma career in 1997, sonnen competed for the ufc, where he. Oct 03, 2012 watch paulo filho vs chael sonnen 2 stu3ufc on dailymotion. The cards main event featured ufc middleweight champion anderson silva defending his. Just kind of annoyed it was on the same time as a ufc fight. Chael sonnen lists two opponents for jon jones if he returns at ufc 230. Jul 09, 2012 although middleweight contender chael sonnen seemed to accept his loss to anderson silva at ufc 148, bleacher report. In the second fight he did the same thing for the whole first round and then got totally punked as soon as he had to stand. Anderson silva vs chael sonnen ii full fight ufc 148 reddit. Chael sonnen 30171 is a pro mma fighter out of west linn, oregon. The count will be getting his first crack at a ufc belt against luke rockhold in the wee. Ufc tonight hosts kenny florian and daniel cormier make their predictions for ufc fight night.
Archived from the original pdf on february 18, 2012. Sonnen ii was a mixed martial arts event held by the ultimate fighting. Ufc 159 postfight interviews with jon jones and chael sonnen. Sonnen got to play his wrestlefuck game for all 5 rounds in the first fight and couldnt finish the deal. Ufc 117 prefight interview with chael sonnen nw fightscene. He may not own a ufc belt, but chael sonnen makes a prime muhammad. Chael sonnen and wanderlei silva will finally face off and fedor makes his return to the united states.
Jul 02, 2012 the bout, the ufc middleweight title fight between champion anderson silva and chael sonnen, is the most eagerly anticipated mma contest of the year. A firedup anderson silva explains why he expects his fight with chael sonnen at ufc 148 to be an historic and epic event. Apr 28, 20 check out ufc light heavyweight champion jon joness postfight interview with joe rogan, the first man to recognize joness brutal toe injury after his easy victory over chael sonnen at ufc 159. Jul 08, 2012 anderson silva s dominating run continued at ufc 148, as he defeated chael sonnen by secondround tko to defend his ufc. In a new video on his youtube channel, sonnen listed two potential opponents if jones does indeed return in time for ufc. Chael sonnen has had a long and storied history in mixed martial arts. Chael sonnen delivers a thoroughly entertaining pre fight interview it sure is great to have chael sonnen back in the world of mma. This saturday, bellator 180 will head to madison square garden with a monstrous fight card. Chael sonnen postfight press conference mma fighting.
The ufc superstar speaks his mind and interviews mma studs and legends. What im going to do inside the octagon is something thats going to change the. Sonnens rant at ufc on fox 2 prefight press conference. At the ufc 148 press conference, anderson silva and chael sonnen exchange plenty of verbal shots before their anticipated clash this saturday night. Chael patrick sonnen is an american retired mixed martial artist and current mma analyst for espn. Ufc 148, ufc 117, demian maia ufc 95 how he got here. Ufc 148 postfight press conference video and coverage tim burke. Tito ortiz and chael sonnen trade barbs at the bellator 170 press conference duration. In this video chael sonnen talks about his upcoming rematch against anderson silva at ufc 148 as the two men will meet again to fight for the middleweight title on july 7th. Sonnen stung by silva, champ retains crown ufc 148 main. Watch middleweight contender chael sonnen s reaction to his loss to anderson silva at ufc 148. Had sonnen survived jones early onslaught into the second round, the doctors wouldve ruled the match a tko victory for the gracie barra portland product. A very happy and thankful anderson silva talks about his win over chael sonnen, his love for both brazil and america, and why all fighters need to. Far be it from chael sonnen to pass up an opportunity to fight another brazilian.
Chael sonnen gives classic interview with dan le batard. Nw fightscenes spaniard and photographer warren anderson had an opportunity to catch chael training with matt lindland. Chael sonnen is an american mixed martial arts mma fighter. Jul 09, 2012 the bloody elbow ufc 148 results recap looks at anderson silva vs. These two were set to fight at ufc 148, and the lead up didnt disappoint. Apr 28, 20 in crushing chael sonnen, jon jones gives ufc what it wants.
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