Chael Sonnen says he's not fighting Mark Munoz, hints at Bisping-Miller winner
Posted on December 1, 2011, 07:24 AM by Anton GurevichEditor's Note: I guess there's a bit of truth in every joke. This interview with Chael Sonnen was made almost two months ago, when the fight with Mark Munoz was just a rumor. Sonnen had a clear vision he's going to fight the winner of Bisping VS. Miller.
The fight between Sonnen and Munoz was confirmed by multiple sources as a co-headliner of the upcoming UFC on FOX 2 fight card, currently scheduled to take place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on January 28th. But despite the reports, Sonnen declared he has no fight with Mark Munoz at UFC on FOX 2.
According to Sonnen, who avoided to reveal too much information, his next fight inside the Octagon will be against the winner of this weekend's TUF 14 Finale scrap between Jason "Mayhem" Miller and Michael "The Count" Bisping. In case of Brit's victory, MMA fans around the world could be up for an endless trash talk spree, since both Bisping and Sonnen are well-known for their verbal skills. Earlier this year, Sonnen expressed his desire to fight Bisping, who was at that time fresh off the infamous UFC 127 "Spit-gate" victory over Jorge Rivera (via MMAWeekly.com):
To: Joe Silva, Matchmaker Extraordinaire, Ultimate Fighting Championship
Re: Spitsbing & his tainted victory
Joe:
If you get a chance to talk with him, please mention to your idiot-in-residence Michael Spitsbing it’ll be a little tougher to knee ME in the head when I’m charging at him like a runaway train and mincing him through the fence like a boiled potato, should we ever have the pleasure of each other’s company for a few (VERY few) moments in the Octagon.
Oh; and I’d suggest to him being a little careful about spitting on any of MY cornermen, since any one of them can beat him up as badly as I can. Thanks ever so much.
Hope all is well.
Here's what Chael Sonnen had to say to FightHubTV.com:
"I have no fight with Mark Munoz. My next fight will be based on... I don't know how much I can say, but I will be watching the TV on Saturday night. Put it that way."
Comments
Personally, I believe that Munoz is a better fighter and a tougher competition than either Bisping or Miller...
The headlines would be endless if Chael fought Bisping, its a media wet dream.
no when you get weak votes it means your opinion is not taken into account and that what you wrote is most probably stupid... cant talk for all the time but in this case the weakers were right...
im glad sonnen v munoz didnt go aheah.. good to see common sence prevailed.. stann v munoz and sonnen gets the winner of bisping v miller sounds good..
Maybe Sonnen knows that Dana will announce the Sonnen/Silva fight at the finale? I know that Dana has repeatedly said it is the fight he wants, and Anderson has pretty much cleaned out the division except for Munoz. Miller and Bisping really are not relevant right now, and Anderson defeated Hendo very convincingly. Just my opinion.
either or those fights make sense....i would love to see bisping vs chael sonnen that fight would make for a great co main event or a main event of a fight night.... the pre fight talk could be the best ever...i think munoz should be glad really... it would be easier to get to anderson by avoiding chael... him vs brian stann or wand would be a good option
I thought Sonnen wanted to fight & not sit around too long.
I thought Sonnen would run from Munoz....who is the coward now ?
Lets face it: which fight would have you on the edge of your seat. I don't buy a lot of PPV but I would pay money to watch Sonnen B1tch-slap Bisping around the cage. Sonnen vs Munoz - I am a fan of both but that's a yawning festival by comparison.
I think the ground gamers like Miller and Munoz are Sonnens worst matchups. I think Sonnen would be in trouble on the ground with Miller and I bet he's hoping Bisping wins so he can have an easy win to the title.
great, sonnen was finally gonna have to fight some one who can also wrestle, and now it looks like hes gonna get another throwing dummie to toss around .wtf
Dana knows everyone wants Silva vs Sonnen. He won't mess it up by giving him an opponent that is good at the same things or an opponent like Maia who will surpass his skills on the ground.
I didn't think Sonnen wanted to get his face smashed in. Oh well, I wouldn't mind seeing a rematch with Miller. In their first fight Sonnen controlled him on the ground for a decision. It would be a good gauge of how far Miller has come. I think there is a good chance that Miller could sub him now.
If bisping takes out miller which i think he will then im going to laugh as he beats Sonnen....
I will laugh in disbelief if that happens.
I"m laughing at you right now
Bisbing beat Sonnen?Last time Bisbing fought from Team Quest he went to sleep..Plus theres no way he could stop the takedown and hed get chewed up and spit out like Marquart..
If Sonnen has to fight someone before Silva that make it Bisping
That way Sonnen can bury Bisping where he stands and end the unjustified hype he has.
im sick of hearing Bisping is a contender and a Top 10 fighter!
please!! anyway Mayhem is beating his ass so no worries
So i hope is Sonnen vs Munoz but with so many changes who knows now
Well, I agree with much of what you have said but I have changed from rooting for Miller to now rooting for Bisping. I'm salivating at the war of words that will be Bisping vs Sonnen.
chael has no power ....bisping would knock him out...remember talking crap means nothing once the fighting starts...bisping has a better fight record bettter striking and is very hard to take down....Sonnen hasnt ko'd anyone since 07 and has lost a quarter of his fights...i cant see what all the hype is about this guy.
Did you read your post before pressing the "Post a comment" button?
yes its all factual.
possible sonnen had too take one more fight before silva too make room for hendo?? either way i see sonnen beating the winner of bisping and miller. and if stann will be in trouble if he does infact get munoz.. with his only real weakness being wrestling
highlife... watch chael fight marquat, okami, stann and anderson than u will know why there is hype about this guy
I tried to but fell asleep....same as when i read your comments.
Damn it! Now I want to see spitsbing beat miller just to see Sonnen SMASH spitsbing to a bloody pulp. I want the fight to be close atleast.
Chael Sonnen should be fighting Anderson Silva for the belt next. I cannot see either miller or bisping having any chance against Chael. Anderson needs to step up and take the fight with Chael ASAP to put an end to this!!!
What will he do if he cant take a guy down....good move Chael.
Well, lets see, first of all who hasn't he been able to take down? Secondly, I guess he could knock them down with strikes like he did to Anderson Silva.
when he gets in a dominant position ...he gets submitted...if you are going to take opponents down you have to be able to finish and defend .