Who won Wanderlei Silva vs Chael Sonnen?

Chael Sonnen vs Wanderlei Silva headlined the Bellator 180 fight card, also known as Bellator NYC, on June 24, 2017. Silva dropped Sonnen in the first round, but Sonnen won the three-round contest by controlling the Brazilian on the mat for most of the fight.

How many times did Anderson Silva fight Sonnen?

All bouts consisted of three five-minute rounds, except for the main-event championship match between Silva and Sonnen (which was scheduled for five five-minute rounds). Six bouts were televised live on pay-per-view. Four preliminary bouts were televised live on FX, and one was streamed live on Facebook.

Did Chael Sonnen leave UFC after Silva fight?

On April 4, 2019, it was announced that Sonnen would face Lyoto Machida on June 14, 2019, at Bellator 222 in Bellator’s return to Madison Square Garden. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. Sonnen announced his retirement from MMA in the post-fight interview.

Did Sonnen tap?

“The fight was over. I had already tapped. I hit his foot, and I really didn’t fully know what happened.

Who knocked out Wanderlei Silva?

Wanderlei Silva Recalls Being Knocked Out by ‘Krazy Horse’ Before Pride Bout in 2005. While some visual evidence does exist, what exactly happened in the locker room at Pride “Shockwave” on December 31, 2005?

Did Chael Sonnen almost beat Anderson Silva?

Officially yes, but truthfully, Silva merely survived. The trouble for Silva from here onward is that he will be plagued with the idea of Sonnen beating him up for 5 rounds up until the last minute. Although he deserves credit for pulling off the submission, he will likely get very little, and rightfully so.

How did Anderson beat Sonnen?

Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen at UFC 117 in Oakland, California was one of the most anticipated and hyped up middleweight title matches in MMA history. Sonnen brutalized Silva with vicious strikes and a dominating ground game. For four rounds, Sonnen controlled the fight both standing and down on the mat.

Is Chael Sonnen still in UFC?

Since retiring from the sport in 2019, Sonnen has pivoted full-time into the media aspect of MMA but he still likes to stir the pot with former rivals from time to time, chief among them Jones.

What happened to Chael Sonnen?

Chael Sonnen, a former UFC Middleweight and Light Heavyweight title contender and longtime MMA studio and on-site analyst, has signed a new multi-year extension with ESPN.

Did Anderson Silva tap?

After four rounds of intense fighting, the fight looked good to go the full length. While Sonnen started the final round on the front foot, Silva caught him in a triangle choke and forced him to tap. Initially, there was some controversy when referee Josh Rosenthal stopped the fight.