Chael Sonnen, the charismatic MMA legend and analyst known as ‘The Bad Guy’, dropped some major news during the latest episode of ESPN MMA’s Good Guy/Bad Guy on YouTube. In a conversation with fellow UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, Sonnen revealed some significant developments in his fighting career.
First up, Sonnen announced his upcoming boxing match against none other than his longtime rival, Anderson Silva. Their epic rivalry is well-documented, making this boxing bout a highly anticipated event for fight fans.
However, the real bombshell came with Sonnen’s announcement of another boxing match set for October, this time against former UFC BMF champion Jorge ‘Gamebred’ Masvidal. Sonnen humorously quipped about ESPN sequestering him in Miami during UFC 299 to protect him from Masvidal, hinting at the intensity of their beef.
At 47 years old and retired from professional fighting for five years, Sonnen’s decision to step back into the ring for back-to-back high-profile boxing matches is quite the surprise. It’s a bold move that has certainly captured the attention of the MMA community.
The potential showdown between Sonnen and Masvidal is the culmination of a heated social media feud that has been brewing for some time. Masvidal has been vocal about his desire to settle the score with Sonnen, expressing a desire to break his eye orbital due to past controversies surrounding Sonnen’s use of performance-enhancing substances.
Both Sonnen and Masvidal are known for their expert trash-talking skills, setting the stage for an epic build-up to the fight. In terms of styles, Masvidal holds the advantage with his boxing prowess, while Sonnen’s background leans more towards grappling. It’s a matchup that promises fireworks both inside and outside the ring, with fans eagerly awaiting the clash between these two larger-than-life personalities.
