CHAEL SONNEN: “I SIGNED MY CONTRACT AND SENT IT IN SIX MINUTES AFTER IT HIT MY FAX MACHINE”


It looks like the UFC Middleweight Championship fight between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen is half way closer to completion. Sonnen revealed that he has already signed his bout agreement, but he’s waiting on Silva to uphold his part of the negotiations. The match up is scheduled to headline UFC 117 on August 7th in Oakland, California.

“I signed my contract and sent it in six minutes after it hit my fax machine. He’s been hanging on to (his contract) for 10 days and hasn’t signed it yet. I’ll be fighting August 7 against somebody. I’m presuming it’s him, but again, he’s had it for 10 days. I don’t know if fax machines aren’t working in Brazil or what the holdup is.”

Before any controversy can start brewing, Silva’s manager, Ed Soares, confirmed that he has the contract in hand for the champ to sign when he returns from a family vacation.

“It’s on,” Soares said. “There’s no doubt about it.”

Many people in the MMA community have balked at the idea of Sonnen getting the next title shot, primarily due to his propensity for wrestling; however, Sonnen believes that he has an “in” when it comes to standing with Silva.

“He never comes out and just strikes. He always has a few ‘tells’ that he does before he goes, but it also makes him so effective. … So far, I’ve been able to recognize what his set-ups are. I don’t know how to stop them yet. Strategically, that’s what I need to focus on for the next few months.”

Part of that strategy, according to Sonnen, will not include watching tape of Silva’s less than stellar recent performances.

“That’s probably one of those things I won’t study too much because it was just so bizarre, but he has some pretty traditional fights where he comes out in the traditional stance and is, frankly, a better and even more dangerous fighter. That’s the (Silva) I’m preparing for.”

Other bouts on the fight card have yet to be released by the UFC. Although unconfirmed, the event will most likely be shown on pay-per-view.

(Source: Sherdog)

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