Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II set for 80,000 seat stadium in Rio
Posted on March 22, 2012, 08:07 PM by Trent Reinsmith
UFC President Dana White is not known for holding his tongue and as Wednesday’s press conference in Calgary came to a close he let everyone in on some information that almost every fight fan had been waiting to hear. “Think about this, the Chael Sonnen (versus) Anderson Silva fight, I’m probably going to put my foot in my mouth again, and probably not supposed to be talking about this either, but I always do it so, this thing’s going to be in a soccer stadium in Rio. This thing’s going to have over 80,000 people are going to be at this event down there.”
And just like that, a fight that Chael Sonnen still says he has no contract for was announced. No date was given and no venue was named, but according to White, the eagerly anticipated rematch is going to be the showcase fight at the largest event in UFC history. The announcement was perfect promotion, giving fans just enough information that they will be talking about the fight, building anticipation for what could be the biggest rematch in UFC history.
The build up to this fight could be very interesting as Sonnen has proven to be one of the better interviews in MMA, managing to get under the skin of his opponent, while at the same time generating an enormous amount of interest in the fight.
The first time the two met, at UFC 117, Sonnen was ahead on all three cards and looked like he was on his way to claiming the Middleweight title when Silva managed to submit him via triangle armbar at the 3:10 mark of the fifth and final round.
Since that time, Silva has defended the title twice, while Sonnen has claimed that he is the rightful owner of the title, even taking to carrying a replica title with him to the UFC on FOX 2 press conference.
Further Reading: Chael Sonnen: I still don't have the contract to fight Anderson Silva
Outer Photo: CombatLifestyle.com
Comments
Huh?!? In what kind of alternate reality are you living? When I'm done with Anderson I'll slap on 12 pound of bullet proof belt and wade into the crowd swinging Anderson by the ankle like Thor's hammer and clear myself a path to the door.
Go ahead and bet on him Jame's Mama because I'm taking all you suckers to the bank.
Cutting edge humor
Which is funnier? A guy posting as Chael or the members her who think he is?
Ditto
Or the guys who can't enjoy the joke?
Well whoever Chael is here, he brings a lot of smiles with him when he posts. 8))
Holy Cow, James Mama has the weakest humor going. Give it up boy and get back to daycare.
80,001 / 1 odds of you getting out alive, lol
get a life loser in moms basement
That's always a hard quip to come back at but I'll try. Here goes: I like it here in your mom's basement. Shhh, quiet, you'll wake her up.
With talk like that I actually thought you could be the real Chael lol
No what would the world's best fighter and world's biggest MMA fan be doing on the world's best MMA website ;)
but i gotta admit, the thors hammer comment is pretty damn funny
I've liked having the odds against me
I live to entertain.
Jamesmma, you are worst than diarea.
One good comment today James. Way to go.
Witty repartee. Who writes your stuff?
gonna be sick card, bonus if Chael survives the night (stays living not winning the fight)
I've said it time and again: I'm not in this for the money. They don't pay me enough to do this for the money. I do it because I love to win and I will win or die trying.
its time to pay for all the crap talk chael....
I dont think you know what you getting your self into...
its gonna be the first time we somebody leaving the locker room in a bullet proof little golf car to get to the octagon.
and the way out is gonna be in a bullet proof ambulance...
Anderson has zero wrestling skill. Chael is one of the best. "I don't think you know what you getting into" you say, Toxic? Do you remember how dominant Anderson was against Chael last time?
"Weaking" comments without backing up your view is weak in itself. If you have a rational, logical answer to what people you disagree with have writ, then post it.
ok i will answer you Ivy.
Anderson is the best pfp fighter in the world and the best middleweight of all times and I have hard to see that anyone will beat that.
the only guy to ever threaten anderson was chael, who had a good night against him, but was unable to defeat/finish him.
chael doesnt KNOCK anybody out, he rarely submits anybody, he will never submit silva who is a blackbelt. chael is a wrestler who can put you on your back and then what??? hold you down until the bell rings?? because his ground and pound doesnt hurt a pussycat... if you looked at silvas and sonnens face after the fight it was sonnen who was smashed up not silva. sonnen is NOT gonna hold silva down and do his gentle rubbing on silvas face for 5 rounds again . sonnen has absolutely NO other game plan than that. he would stand with silva?? HAHA. and we all know that silva can finish an opponetnt with ANYTHING. NOBODY in the history of the sport has so many outstanding finishes. and he finished sonnen on the ground, where sonnen is at his best, and sonnen was even in full mount. :)
sonnen is just a decision guy...
Sonnen is a looser with a pretty weak fighting record while silva has a flawless record. sonnen had his chance but he lost it because he is a LOSER and anderson is a winner...
dont forget that the fight will be in Brazil on Silvas homestage.
its gonna be a slaughter....
you need more explanation Ivy???
Don't be defensive, I applaud your logic. You are entitled to have those opinions and you make a strong case. I click "sharp" even if I disagree, not "weak" JUST because I do. The whole point I'm making is you answer is a better case for "weaking" someone than just a simple way of disliking it.
Zzzz.....
So, you're saying Anderson used steroids too?
Anderson Silva came into the fight with bad ribs and still won the fight. Dominant??? Not nearly as much as he will be this fight. Chael had the best fight of his life against silva, and silva had his worst. If you think that the chael that fought bisping will when this fight you are sadly mistaken. Chael was tired and slowing down round by round. Silva tko 3rd round.
hmm. You have a point there. You should get a hat for it.
I don't remember much about that fight to be honest.
Enamored with the word titty? Just wait until you see some in real life. You're going to love it.
Obviously I've thought about that and am willing to take my chances.
I am boooking my flight to Rio the minute the date is set, this + Brasilian girls = awsome.
I'm staying home. Im a white guy and dont feel like wearing an Anderson Silva shirt to the event with Justin Beiber on the back.
I think I know how this fight will go anyway. I feel certain Anderson wont be standing still and he'll be throwing to kill. I dont predict this ending well for Chael or late in the rounds. I predict 2rd KO Silva.
See you there.
....uh...ah forget it.
You need to chill James. At this rate you'll be dreaming of me soon, just stop, its not good for you. At least thats what I tell the women.
What the **** does that even mean. Wait until you're fully awake before you drive, type comments or jerk off, otherwise you just make a mess of things.
Most anticipated rematch in MMA history?
i think so, cant wait
This should be the "Thrilla in Manilla" of MMA.
I hope it really is in an 80,000 seat arena.
It is. I scoped it out. I even have a small fan club there. It will actually be 79,990 to 10 in the crowd. Call me crazy but I think that's going to help.
Im sorry but when you have 80,000 people screaming abuse at you in a language you don't understand, even the most fearless man would be taken aback. That's gotta affect ur performance
What do you mean? You didn't know chael was fluent in portugese?
Unless you're crazy...right? Mwa ha ha ha ha
Win, lose, or draw, Chael is going to get shot.
Wow, just read this thread. Who is this jamesmma, where is he getting his "jokes" and what is his fixation with Entity's "tittys"???
Time to grow up son.
There's something about Silva vs Sonnen that seems to bring out the mental midgets. I can't wait for this fight, but after it's all said and done, it's still just a fight.
People who make comments about Chael getting killed are probably the same kind of trolls who watch car racing hoping for accidents. Grow up.
Yeah, grow up you guys!
Chael's got a bad case of Backne in that pic for some re
ason...
I was going through puberty in that fight.