Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen II set for June in Brazil

by MMAjunkie.com Staff on Feb 05, 2012 at 2:55 am ET
LAS VEGAS – The rematch is happening.

At Saturday night's UFC 143 post-fight press conference, UFC president Dana White confirmed that both UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva (31-4 MMA, 14-0 UFC) and his nemesis Chael Sonnen (27-11-1 MMA, 6-4 UFC) have verbally agreed to meet in Brazil on an as-yet-undetermined date in June.

Silva was in Las Vegas for Saturday's fight card, and White said an agreement was reached during the event.

Bout agreements are expected to be finalized shortly.

Sonnen, of course, had stated he didn't believe Silva would ever fight him again following the pair's memorable UFC 117 matchup, in which the challenger dominated for four-and-a-half rounds before relenting to the champ. Since that fight, Sonnen has alternated between campaigning for a rematch and dismissing the need for one.

White, however, said the likelihood of the rematch was never in doubt.

"Chael's full of [expletive]," White said. "You guys need to stop listening to Chael."

Silva has remained mostly silent on Sonnen, citing his desire to let the victory speak for itself and his unwillingness to lend any more spotlight to the trashtalking extraordinaire that is his current nemesis.

Earlier this month, White confirmed that Sao Paulo was the most likely Brazilian city to host the June event, which is also expected to feature Vitor Belfort vs. Wanderlei Silva and the final bout of the first-ever "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil" tournament.

However, White said a venue has yet to be determined.

 

I doubt he has, but i have a feeling sonnen worked on his BJJ in the last year

 

No i dont think that will change anything. Sonnen always fights like that.

 

Can i tell you something Z. I am 30 and have never taken steriods and my Testosterone has been dropping every years since the age of 23. My doctor has recommended replacement therapy for 3 years now. This has also happened to my father and my brother. I still havent decided to do it.

I just dont know enough about the Sonnen Situation to say he doesnt need it. And it's my understanding once you stop, you cant stop taking it (dont know for sure), so i cant imagine Sonnen isnt still doing it.

 

I have been doing Judo Tournaments for over 20 years, since i was a child. My training was the same. So i know my body. About 7 years ago, i started feinting, feeling tired, actually falling asleep sometimes in the middle of the day. My Father told me to get checked and sure enough they were low and started decreasing. because i mostly ate chicken breast for lunch and dinner every fucking day, i wasnt getting enough Zinc. I started changing my diet which helped these past few years, but they still arent as high as i would like. We will see what happens.

 

I one time feinted after being kicked in the head. Someone said i was knocked out, but fuck that, i feinted.

 

Teachers :kick:

Sorry Mr. buddy we are boxing raised. Just a habbit i guess

 

He just needs to be able to take enough to reach the normal levels.

 

Broken rib huh?

 

I think his rib injury was bullshit to be honest. Anderson knows his weeknesses. He Knows Chael can be very effective against him and beat him. Let's be clear. Chael wasnt the lucky one that night Silva was. Silva is lucky he pulled that submission off because he was on his way to a loss. He knew this was a possiblity prior to the fight. I think he made up the rib excuse in order to justify a loss, should it happen. I also think he doesnt want to fight Chael again in Brazil.

 

Keep it up Gladyse. You know where i was last week. You should have came buy. I would have bought you a beer and had a conversation with you outside.

 

Yeah if he has a blowdart in his pocket