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Title: Chael Sonnen Retires - Cheater or a Quitter?
Post by: Tyr on June 11, 2014, 05:41:47 PM
The answer is both.
Chael announced his retirement from mma with a record of 28-14-1

He'll probably be back once he and his doctor figure out a better way to beat the system.
Entertaining guy nontheless. He'll probably continue as an analyst.
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter
Post by: Schnauzer on June 11, 2014, 05:43:47 PM
Too bad. Entertaining guy.
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter
Post by: Fortress on June 11, 2014, 05:46:03 PM
One of the few MMA dudes I actually like (no homo).
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter
Post by: thulsaDOOM210 on June 11, 2014, 05:47:47 PM
The answer is both.
Chael announced his retirement from mma with a record of 28-14-1

He'll probably be back once he and his doctor figure out a better way to beat the system.
Entertaining guy nontheless. He'll probably continue as an analyst.

Awesome rhetorical question there boss!

I say INNOVATOR! Chael will end up doing SOMETHIN great....dude is talented beyond fighting.
Title: Cael Sonnen retires
Post by: Submissionfytr on June 11, 2014, 05:59:56 PM
No TRT, no marquee fighters like Sonnen, Henderson, Belfort, Vanderlei, etc and Anderson Silva broken beyond repair (and used PED as well), the division is dead.  RIP middleweight division.

http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/445032/Sonnen-announces-retirement/
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter
Post by: Tyr on June 11, 2014, 06:01:12 PM
Awesome rhetorical question there boss!

I say INNOVATOR! Chael will end up doing SOMETHIN great....dude is talented beyond fighting.

You're right.

He made anderson Silva into a superstar. Silva really got elevated thanks to Sonnen selling the first fight with all the trash talking and nearly winning. Everyone was waiting for the rematch. In wrestling terms sonnen played the perfect heel character to put over Anderson and was working on getting wanderlei over until wanderlei lost the plot and instead turned Chael into a babyface.

He also stepped up to take fights on short notice and in the process elevated his own career as an analyst on FOX. Well spoken and smart like a fox when it came to creating opportunities for himself. I wouldnt be surprised if he became a promoter for the UFC down the road. White made statements that effect that he thought Chael would be the best replacement for him.


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Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter?
Post by: Fuzzy Nuts on June 11, 2014, 06:10:21 PM
I respect that he would fight anyone and take the short notice/fill in fights. A true fighter.
Title: Re: Cael Sonnen retires
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 11, 2014, 06:18:42 PM
He'll survive just fine...


http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/chael-sonnen-net-worth/
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter
Post by: thulsaDOOM210 on June 11, 2014, 06:45:15 PM
You're right.

He made anderson Silva into a superstar. Silva really got elevated thanks to Sonnen selling the first fight with all the trash talking and nearly winning. Everyone was waiting for the rematch. In wrestling terms sonnen played the perfect heel character to put over Anderson and was working on getting wanderlei over until wanderlei lost the plot and instead turned Chael into a babyface.

He also stepped up to take fights on short notice and in the process elevated his own career as an analyst on FOX. Well spoken and smart like a fox when it came to creating opportunities for himself. I wouldnt be surprised if he became a promoter for the UFC down the road. White made statements that effect that he thought Chael would be the best replacement for him. N


(http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lh3yt8ImTa1qgaj9so1_500.gif)

Definitely, but in other arenas as well. Too much charisma not to be involved in greater things than UFC. He should  never forget where he came from, but def entertain different direction.
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter?
Post by: The Ugly on June 11, 2014, 06:46:16 PM
Love Chael, mostly his personality, though.
Title: Re: Cael Sonnen retires
Post by: The Abdominal Snoman on June 11, 2014, 06:46:34 PM
He should be able to move right into WWE fairly soon and make even more money. The guy is great behind a mic...
Title: Re: Cael Sonnen retires
Post by: wolfrittner on June 11, 2014, 06:51:35 PM
He should be able to move right into WWE fairly soon and make even more money. The guy is great behind a mic...
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Title: Re: Cael Sonnen retires
Post by: wolfrittner on June 11, 2014, 06:53:59 PM
 Bummer! I really wanted to see him fight against The Ax murderer.
Title: Re: Cael Sonnen retires
Post by: The Ugly on June 11, 2014, 06:54:58 PM
What f'n business does an athlete have in the WWE?

Broadcasting, he has a knack.
Title: Re: Cael Sonnen retires
Post by: Hulkotron on June 11, 2014, 06:55:30 PM
Ducking the Falcon
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter?
Post by: wolfrittner on June 11, 2014, 07:01:17 PM
He will do great as a Analyst for TV. Make some good money. he deserves it
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter?
Post by: Tyr on June 11, 2014, 07:12:17 PM
Apparently vitor has been pulled from the 175 card since there is no official opponent. This means that he doesnt have to face the NSAC inquiry because he no longer needs to apply for a licence to fight in Nevada...for now.  Wanderlei has been called in for an inquiry about his avoiding a drug test but if wandy isnt assigned to compete anytime soon he may be able to duck the NSAC as well.

I've got a hunch that Chaels retirement might be temporary. He got himself off the NSAC crosshairs and may unretire once he figures out how to circumvent the system. I wouldn't bet on it but I wouldnt be surprised to see him return by the end of the year or maybe next year if the price and opponent is right. Anderson is scheduled to return in 2015. He would need a tuneup fight. A tuneup fight with selling power. Chaels that guy.
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter?
Post by: Schnauzer on June 11, 2014, 10:28:20 PM
Wanderlei Silva Verified account ‏@wandfc

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 How run? Retired? After say all this shits about me, we need make this fight @sonnench
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter?
Post by: POB on June 11, 2014, 10:31:50 PM
The answer is both.
Chael announced his retirement from mma with a record of 28-14-1

He'll probably be back once he and his doctor figure out a better way to beat the system.
Entertaining guy nontheless. He'll probably continue as an analyst.

Concidering some big name hall of famers are around .500, smart move
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter?
Post by: Nails on June 11, 2014, 10:36:56 PM
14 losses ???

Must be a great fighter
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter?
Post by: Schnauzer on June 11, 2014, 10:38:08 PM
14 losses ???

Must be a great fighter

28 wins
Title: Re: Chael Sonnon. Cheater or Quitter?
Post by: A Righteous Sort on June 11, 2014, 10:45:47 PM
Pragmatist
Title: Re: Cael Sonnen retires
Post by: sancho ed on June 11, 2014, 11:38:19 PM
What f'n business does an athlete have in the WWE?

Broadcasting, he has a knack.

because he would make a shitload of money there with his personality. and thats fuckin business!