Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen title fight moved from UFC 147 to UFC 148 Las Vegas

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    Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen title fight moved from UFC 147 to UFC 148

    by Dann Stupp on Apr 24, 2012 at 10:35 am ET
    [​IMG]A title fight and rematch between UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva (31-4 MMA, 14-0 UFC) and challenger Chael Sonnen (27-11-1 MMA, 6-4 UFC) has moved from UFC 147 in Brazil to UFC 148 in Las Vegas.

    UFC president Dana White today announced the change.

    The announcement came at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, which initially was expected to host UFC 147.

    UFC 148 takes place July 7 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. A bantamweight title fight between champion Dominick Cruz (19-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) and longtime rival Urijah Faber (26-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC), who currently serve as coaches on "The Ultimate Fighter: Live," will be demoted from the pay-per-view event's headliner to the the co-headliner under Silva vs. Sonnen.

    UFC officials initially announced UFC 147 and Silva vs. Sonnen II for June 23 at Joao Havelange Stadium (also known as Engenhao Stadium) in Rio. However, in recent weeks, White said the company was considering a different date due to the United Nations' "Rio +20" meeting, which is scheduled for June 20-22 in Rio de Janeiro. That meeting prompted political pressure from local officials and a lack of hotel rooms for such a large UFC stadium show. That prompted speculation of Silva vs. Sonnen moving off the card altogether.

    In addition to the move of Silva vs. Sonnen, White also today revealed some new plans for UFC 147. Currently, the event is scheduled for June 23, but a host city and venue haven't been determined. But the card features "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil" coaches Wanderlei Silva (34-11-1 MMA, 4-6 UFC) vs. Vitor Belfort (21-9 MMA, 10-5 UFC).

    Sonnen dominated reigning champ Anderson Silva for four rounds before succumbing to a last-round triangle choke at UFC 117 in 2010. Sonnen set up a rematch with a January win over Michael Bisping, and Silva since has defeated the likes of Vitor Belfort and Yushin Okami. The rematch is likely to be one of the biggest fights in MMA history.
     
    Anthony, Apr 25, 2012
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    I do wonder if Sonnen possibly getting lynched for his anti-Brazil comments might have swayed Dana's thought process.
     
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  3. *Z*

    *Z* WBC Silver Diamond Emeritus Champ

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    I don't buy it. I think it's to save Sonnen's life. He has no business in Brazil after all the shit he talked. He might have seriously got hurt.
     
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    I think it was Silva's idea. He doesnt want to lose in front of his hometown.
     
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    He ain't losing to non-steroid Sonnen. Sonnen had a huge advantage as high as his testosterone levels were.
     
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    His t will be the same
     
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    The fuck they will. Are you kidding me? He didn't get suspended for nothing. His levels were higher than Overeem's.
     
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    Silva is going down Z.
     
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    Clearly, this was a Reponse to the Way Sonnen Constantly BASHED Brazil...Either Way, Silva's Gonna WAX that Ass This Time...



    REED:dancingBaby:
     
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  10. *Z*

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    Nope, won't happen. I will sig bet ya.
     
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    ok we will sig bet
     
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    Oh the horrible sig you will have!
     
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    I dont have sigs on so i dont care.
     
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    I have a better idea. Since i have certain privleges, lets do a name change bet instead.
     
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    awwwwww sheeeeet

    It's on.
     
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    All of a sudden it got quiet as a church up in this motherfucker
     
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    Anthony, you really think Sonnen can be in a cage for 25 minutes with Silva and not get knocked out or submitted.

    That's a long time to survive and we all know he isn't stopping Silva inside the distance.

    That is always my problem with picking Sonnen over Silva. 25 minutes just gives Silva way too many opportunities to do something, anything. Whether it's destructive elbows from the bottom, a sub from the bottom, or just knocking Chael out on their feet, it's just too long to survive against the Spider.

    And the one thing everyone should remember from the first fight is that Anderson was never discouraged or beaten. He was always working for something.

    He'll get it again. And this time, sans the roids, probably sooner and more brutal.
     
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    If he doesnt take the bet, I will.
     
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    Deal.
     
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    ok but if you lose im changing your name to Bob N' Weave
     
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    I think sonnen learned from his mistakes and will dominate not just 24 minutes, but all 25 this time.
     
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    I'm telling you Anthony, his testosterone levels made a big difference in that fight.

    I'm going to change your name to Dave_Steve
     
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    I see you lurking TFK!
     
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    How come he didn't learn those lessons the first 2000 times he was submitted in his career?
     
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    Did Anderson even try to sub Sonnen before the 5th round? I don't recall any sub attempts before that.
     
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    Bunch of haters.
     
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    You know what they say. 2001 times a charm.
     
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    Might be the post of the day.

    Well done.
     
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    Sorry I don't reward steroid cheats by liking them!
     
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