Chael Sonnen signs with Bellator

Originally posted by: Sapper
Date: September 16, 2016 at 12:33 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

kungfu_ghetto said:
Pppfff your fuckiin boring!!
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Until I get some bourbon in me.
 
Originally posted by: YukonCornelius
Date: September 16, 2016 at 01:28 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

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Originally posted by: JW1978
Date: September 16, 2016 at 03:04 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

I wonder what Chael's "regimen" is.
 
Originally posted by: motives
Date: September 16, 2016 at 03:05 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

Give him Jimmy Smiths Mic and ..........
 
Originally posted by: Neonep
Date: September 16, 2016 at 03:11 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

Sapper said:
Well f---... I think you won he internet today.
Bisping and Stain were entertaining... Then he got his *** kicked by Spider. Great. *** kicked by JJ. Great.
Rua, was also entertaining.
Then got his *** kicked by Evens. Great..
So, you're right. I love watching him get his *** kicked too. In Bellator, I see him getting back to his old ways. Being boring... Until he gets KTFO.
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Another instance of the UFC going into the twilight zone. I still can't believe he caught Shogun in a guillotine. That is still a head scratcher.
 
Originally posted by: TheCregs
Date: September 16, 2016 at 04:07 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

The pre Conor GOAT returns!
All hail Lord Sonnen
 
Originally posted by: anotherusername
Date: September 16, 2016 at 05:47 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

JW1978 said:
I wonder what Chael's "regimen" is.
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Chael "Supplement" Sonnen ftw!
 
Originally posted by: Norway
Date: September 16, 2016 at 07:33 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

This is just the type of signing Bellator needed. A needle mover. Sonnen-Wanderlei could even be a PPV.
 
Originally posted by: Reckin007
Date: September 16, 2016 at 07:37 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

Probably the right move. We're talking about the most notorious cheater in the history of the sport. I love me some Chael Sonnen as a personality but there's no way he could be trusted with USADA.
 
Originally posted by: Thir13en
Date: September 16, 2016 at 07:40 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

Phh he chose bellator because he knew he wouldn't be able to pass the drug tests with the ufc. He's probably been on the sauce for the past few years during his "retirement"
 
Originally posted by: MMAFTM13
Date: September 16, 2016 at 07:48 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

Reckin007 said:
Probably the right move. We're talking about the most notorious cheater in the history of the sport. I love me some Chael Sonnen as a personality but there's no way he could be trusted with USADA.
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Is there anyone you don't call worse than s--- when they leave UFC and join Bellator? Ha.
 
Originally posted by: Bigdawg99
Date: September 16, 2016 at 07:55 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

Hate to admit it and honestly don't care if it is the reason but I figure he was having trouble in training and what not with no trt (or anything else) probably the same with Carwin. I'm guess as they both have great relationships with UFC if they just went to them and said I want to fight again but I can't under usada. Anyway now I finally get Wandy vs Fedor. They could do a ppv honestly with Wandy vs Sonnen as the headline. Put 2 championship fights on and a few name fighters like Rampage and Tito
 
Originally posted by: MMAFTM13
Date: September 16, 2016 at 08:04 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

Love Chael and have missed him. Yeah he's a cheat, but how many countless cheats that have been caught out lately in the UFC that fans still love? That is the only side I hate about him. The real Chael is the coach on TUF and sure he was one of the best coaches on there in the history of TUF(probably the best). He was a great guy too and I used to hate him when he would say s--- about Anderson, but it was all an act to sell tickets.
He'll get beasted no doubt, but can't wait to see him back talking s--- and being funny.
I feel for the guy and his wife also for losing his baby daughter.
 
Originally posted by: rhino78
Date: September 16, 2016 at 08:59 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

Norway said:
This is just the type of signing Bellator needed.
A needle mover
. Sonnen-Wanderlei could even be a PPV.
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He's also a needle pusher.
He said on his podcast that he couldn't pass any USADA tests. Now he won't have too.
 
Originally posted by: Bigdawg99
Date: September 16, 2016 at 09:32 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

Setting up a PPV in February/ Marchish with Sonnen vs Wandy headline Chandler vs JT/ Bendo winner and then one more championship fight and legend fight. I'd bet on it doing ok numbers
 
Originally posted by: TheCregs
Date: September 16, 2016 at 10:21 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

Bigdawg99 said:
Setting up a PPV in February/ Marchish with Sonnen vs Wandy headline Chandler vs JT/ Bendo winner and then one more championship fight and legend fight. I'd bet on it doing ok numbers
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As much as I would love to agree, I think so much of a PPV is down to the brand and their resources to promote it.
Yes Viacom has bags of cash but they don't advertise Bellator like the UFC. As hardcore fans we can be quite blinded as we don't see a casual's fans perspective of buying a PPV, particularly their willingness to buy a PPV not labeled 'UFC', regardless of the headliners.
I'd say it would do 100 - 150k at best and this is coming from one of Chael's biggest fans.
 
Originally posted by: Cootersaurous
Date: September 16, 2016 at 11:10 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

Sonnen vs Lashley on an Indian reservation casino.
 
Originally posted by: CardioKing
Date: September 16, 2016 at 11:14 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

In recent history, Chael is probably one of MMA's worst figures.
Caught running real estate scam, claims ignorance, despite his actions being a well-known no-no in real estate
real estate scam derails his bid for state congress
Gets caught taking TRT, beats charge with phony claim and starts trend among fighters
Openly condemns PDA users, then get's caught using PDAs
Uses xenophobic language to sell fights
Major choker when it comes to big fights, known as a quitter by some of his most prominent coaches.
Bringing him back is not a good decision. It really reduces the credibility of Bellator
 
Originally posted by: Reckin007
Date: September 16, 2016 at 11:26 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

MMAFTM13 said:
Is there anyone you don't call worse than s--- when they leave UFC and join Bellator? Ha.
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Sorry has my stance on Sonnen ever changed? It's an undisputed fact he is the most notorious cheater in the sport but I love listening to him on podcasts and stuff. Him leaving the UFC doesn't make any difference to any of that. Good for him for getting to fight again.
 
Originally posted by: london209
Date: September 16, 2016 at 11:32 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/chael-sonnen-signs-with-bellator.69832/

I like sonnen I guess I'll be watching bellator for the first time
 
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