Sonnen v Machida rumoured for UFC 136
 

Good stuff, but was hoping for the Silva rematch :'(

Sonnen talks shit about Brazilian fighters because they're always choking his ass out. I honestly think Machida will smash him at 205. I'd rather see Sonnen v. Munoz or even a rematch with Maia.

If Sonnen wins im sure he'll get his rematch with Silva.

Well we should know what kind of a chin Chael has. Chaels gonna shoot once or twice, Machida is going to shrug him aside and then rearrange the features of Mr Sonnens face.

It's Brian Stann

Damn..it's a good fight but I don't think we'll get a fullblown Sonnen trashtalk mode. ah well

Nah, knowing Sonnen he'll probably say he joined the Taliban or something just to get the heat :lol:

Nah. I think Sonnen will be low key for this fight. He was surprisingly respectful in his interview with Helwani after Wandy got KOed.

:lol: he wasnt so nice in his ESPN interview

He definitely says some mean/borderline racist shit in his trash talk, but when he got interviewed literally right after Wanderlei got KOed he was real respectful. I think Chael's just a master at hyping his fights and wearing the black hat when necessary.

Shit Chael Sonnen Tweets:

"Machida is not a bad guy; he's a victim of the Brazilian education system. There are better ways to get electrolytes than drinking piss."

"Cro Cop is a relic, a reminder from the old days. A museum of ancient victories isn't worth a nickel today, not even in his native currency."

"Don't get me wrong; Cro Cop was a good fighter back in the day. I would have told him myself, but I was 2."

"If it wasn't for me, you would be thrashing around the jungle w/a blowgun trying' to catch breakfast."

Classic heel vs face.

samichna rumored for UFC 136

Seriously disagree here. I think Chael will trash talk the Pope. And I'm sure Dana has instructed him to bring it. I'm surprised he's not clamoring for Wandy.

I fucking love this character. if only Vince could channel a talent like this

THRASHING AROUND A JUNGLE??? He has to have writers. Fucking brilliance!

wanderlei is bottom of the pile now, sonnen is pretty much in line for an anderson silva rematch if he beats stann i think.

I can seriously see Stann pummeling Sonnen

I see Sonnen having to work his way up and earn that rematch with Silva because of what happened.

Chael has shown that he can take a punch. Triangles, however, are a different 'horror' story....SEE WHAT I DID THERE?

Interesting, if by work, you mean beat Stann, then the TUF coach winner, then yeah...you're right

CHael Sonnen Interview.

http://video.aol.com/aolvideo/aol-sp.../1041225706001

The best part is when he appears genuinely amazed that they have computers in Brazil.

He started so calmly too.

I just watched it again, Chael Sonnen is awesome on a lot of levels.

I need some more Chael Sonnen in my life.

lol honestly he was outta control in that one..poor Ariel

He definitely got into character for that interview. Apparently he's going to take the high road for the fight with Stann:

"I ask Brazil for a fight, and Machida answers. I ask for a REAL fight, and a Marine steps up. I see you hiding Lyoto, and I won't forget this."

I know, makes me wonder if he just says it to say it, or if he's truly crazy and believes it.

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It's a character me thinks. Think about it, Chael isn't a particularly exciting fighter. The nut medicine he was taking probably helped him make the Marquardt and Silva fights more exciting bouts. Without it, they probably would have been his usual lay on the guy until the bell. The trash talk keeps him relevant and even makes him seem like he's a better middleweight fighter than he really is. What he said in this interview seems like a more genuine Chael, but if he was like that all the time no one would care about him.

As ridiculous as his trash talking is, I do like it for the most part.

He certainly fits the mold of the trash talking wrestler, but he's just taken it all to a new level in MMA.

Chael is the fucking best.

Erroneous to his ranting. Let's not get things like facts and tapping out in the way of some entertainment.

One Nog was trying to feed the bus a carrot, the other was PETTING IT! They have computers?

So will you be in Rio?

Absolutely

Joe Rogan was the biggest influence in getting sonnen licensed. He cited Job Security as a reason!

UFC 136 Shaping Up Quite Nicely
 

Edgar v. Maynard
Aldo v. Florian
Guillard v. Lauzon

On paper this card looks like it could be pretty exciting. Not sure Lauzon moves Guillard closer to a title shot though.

155 is definitely the deepest division right now in my opinion.

If Henderson beats Miller, I think Dana would have to then do Guida/Henderson before Benson gets a title shot considering Guida would hold a win over the last guy to beat Henderson. As a result of an outcome like that, I think Melvin would be given the nod to be number 1 contender if he beat Lauzon.

If Miller wins, I wouldn't be surprised if he got an outright title shot.

I don't think Dana has much faith in Clay Guida as a legit threat to the champion right now, otherwise he would have named Guida next in line. I feel like a Guida/Siver match up is next with Melvin fighting the winner of that fight assuming Miller beats Henderson and is named number 1 contender.