Sonnen praises Belfort, but says he can beat the Brazilian. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Chael Sonnen He does not give up his opinion on any subject within the UFC. Chosen to be one of the coaches in the third edition of TUF Brasil, against Wanderlei Silva, the North American loudmouth provokes Tupiniquin athletes whenever he can. But this time, the 'Gangster', as he calls himself, paid several compliments to Vitor belfort.
Sonnen revealed his desire to face Belfort and even stated that the Brazilian is the 'second scariest' guy in all of Ultimate. “I've been trying to fight Vitor for a long time. I think he's probably the second scariest guy in the UFC, coming in just below Jon Jones”, said Sonnen, who despite the praise guarantees that he can beat Vitor.
“I think he (Belfort) is beatable. I think I can beat him, and I don't care either way, because I'm going to punch him in the face repeatedly,” added Sonnen, returning to his old provocative style.
Vitor belfort e Chael Sonnen has a good recent record in MMA. Since 2009, fighters have only lost to Jon Jones, light heavyweight champion, and Anderson Silva, former middleweight champion. But despite the possibility of a big fight, both fighters are committed to the UFC. Vitor stares Dan Henderson at UFC Fight Night 32, November 9, in Goiânia. Sonnen already has Rashad evans at UFC 167, on the 16th.
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