UFC 117 Silva vs Sonnen Post Fight Press Conference Highlights

Highlights from the UFC 117 Silva vs Sonnen post fight press conference, featuring Dana White, Anderson Silva, and Chael Sonnen.

[@ArcDevErik]

Chael was the champion of the world for 4 1/2 rounds.

[@vishaalnarayan123]

NEVER OFFICIALY

[@harmony4733]

Denzel Trevon Johnson anderson was also using it dumbazz lol ...

[@garagekingofkings]

ArcDevErik If you looked closely you'll find that though Sonnen was on top position throughout the fight, he was inside Silva's closed guard. Yeah he did open it up from time to time but he always could close the guard and that's being in the most advantageous position from the bottom. And he was throwing heavy strikes from the bottom that made Chael bleed on Anderson. Anderson didn't have a scratch on him. You can be on top but being on top while your opponent on the ground has you in his or her guard is a dangerous place to be. It's neutral territory.

[@kermitadkins9498]

Denzel Anderson has been busted what, twice now for ped's? The fuck you talking about lol

[@adamgabrail6190]

Kermit Adkins AFTER he snapped his shin in half. He should've just retired after that shin incident

[@JoshLavian]

You know this was a searing, devastating loss, and Chael took it like a man.

[@drmota1000]

Josh Lavian like a man on roids. Like a CHEATER!

[@logankowalyk2580]

drmota1000 everyone is on steroids buddy

[@kevinhanandi]

drmota1000 to be fair it's roids vs roids so fair enough I guess

[@coyotestarrk9428]

@@drmota1000 Anderson was roided up as well 🤣

[@ItsOver-wu3mk]

@@coyotestarrk9428 nice joke

[@TheKoderius]

The most articulate fighter that ever lived imho - chael is such fun to listen to - i dont understand why ppl hate him.

[@infamousnumerouno2475]

They hate him cuz he lost and when a trash talker loses the fans come out of their social shell and talk shit but other than that Chael is pound for pound funniest trash talker the UFC has ever had

[@juanme555]

+Captain Sum Ting Wong McGregor can at least back it up

[@TonsHeavy]

conor fights at a weight he shouldnt be in, especally with his freak reach, hes literally the jon jones of the 145ers except jon jones fights actual world champions. so shhhhhh

[@TonsHeavy]

azzy mazzy hes onlyfought one world champion and other than that, all his wins will never be credible to me unless he moves to at least lightweight.

[@scxrfbeats]

but the fight was still amazing ..silva skills are incredible, chael almost had him lol im new to ufc and.. saw it on the silva doc "like water" and the sport is amazing.. sucks chael had use steroids .. dont know what most humiliating tho ?losing and get test positive or winning and get test positive?

[@johnny5805]

That was the classiest and most honest post fight speech ever.

[@oldironsides4107]

Charles always like that after the fight Anderson also

[@zvydvy]

@@oldironsides4107 dem Brazilians man

[@poachedvaninho8793]

"...even if I have to go on a diet and go after Jose Aldo" LMFAO

[@joeydavis2544]

Anyone who thinks conor is a better talker doesn't know how to speak themselves.

[@gabydize]

Joey Davis could you explain that retarded comment?

[@kaylashelton7112]

fortes man chael. is awesome. he really a good guy he's just acting money.

[@decespugliatorenucleare3780]

*don't know c'mon bruv!!

[@mcc5295]

I haven't seen a more real comment. couldnt have said it better myself.

[@pricelessproductions7061]

Conor is pretty funny man... and I like his accent...da fook

[@MrCholoPants3415]

If this isn't evidence enough of Chael purposefully playing an eccentric character in all of his pre-fight banters, I don't know what is. He's one of the most humble and kind-hearted guys in the sport outside of the business aspect of things. Every person I've seen who's met him on the streets or trained with him or had him for a wrestling seminar has nothing but glowing words. He promotes his fights by being bombastic and fuckin' hilarious, that's all there is to it. He gave us one of the most exciting fights in history at UFC 117, and that continues on even to 2018 when I'm writing this comment.

[@miguelpereira1262]

Like Conor,people cant separate the show for the ppv from the person. I think the only guy he was really hating at the time was Khabib and even now when he retired he tweeted him showing respect and repeating his condolences because of his father.

[@RackEmRack]

Garble garble garble garble

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

@@miguelpereira1262 Chael is what Conor nut-huggers *delusionally* believes him to be. Chael was playing a character, Conor is just a sore loser.

[@brandonmay3094]

@@miguelpereira1262 👌🏼

[@samerhamze3551]

2023, Chael Sonnen is eternal

[@rowbooze]

That whole 2nd place speech Chael gave had Vegeta written all over it. Poor guy lol.

[@da9nerdy]

Lmao

[@AlanGonzalez-ev6ur]

Watch his bellator retirement speech too after he lost to lyoto machida. Sucks for chael :/

[@thisismyrealname2860]

After just watching this fight for the first time and then this press conference, I can truthfully say I've never wished a fight had a different outcome more than this one. Thos guy is a true champion regardless of belt status

[@cgrimmett40]

Exactly, I’ve never felt more devastated for someone else in a fight upset.

[@ricpride]

I like seeing Matt Hughes face when he's listening to Chael :D

[@toddliberati3874]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@mvern3742]

Chael is no dummy, he's the Ali of the UFC fight game. He's loves playing the villan, he sells the fight and knows how to sell the fight. He brought one of the most entertaining fights in the sport. Silva won the match, Sonnen won the respect.

[@blesssixone1902]

Ali??? So... let me guess Chael is gonna change his religion and name and fight against racial injustice causing the government to target him and strip his title?? Man FOH...Chael being in the same sentence with Ali is a fucking joke🤣😂🤣😂 Ali was a Champ..the PEOPLES CHAMP and never took roids. Stop it

[@blesssixone1902]

@Monotech2.0 First the mere fact that your trying to put Chael in the same sentence as Ali and then turn around and claim...they didnt test for steroids insinuating Ali might have been on juice tells me your a fucking BOZO....say the Mob controlled and fixed fights.. say they made Ali take a dive...but steroids? Sit down....that is exactly what is wrong with people today. Little by little you've allowed yourselves to accept fuckery as normal.. lies as truth and shortcuts as a way. Chael played the heal...and you all love him for that. As in all sports, the only heal you DONT LIKE is Mayweather. Your opinion is bunk.. basura..null and void. Chael is a fucking clown

[@blesssixone1902]

@Monotech2.0 LMFAO... get the fuck out my face with your stupid ignorant comments. I bet your Father was a Jerry Cooney fan.... Cheal has so many fans because White folk LOVEEEEE loud mouth fuckboys, I mean seriously we got a Game Show Host for a President, case closed. #BOZO

[@blesssixone1902]

@Monotech2.0 LMFAO bringing up the rematch?? He got his ass WHIPPED....but you know, if Chael didn't tap in this fight HAHAHA

[@blesssixone1902]

@Monotech2.0 and he still fucking lost.... despite him getting held... looked like his face was holding a lot too, of punches

[@alejandrojordan6227]

Chael sonnen is the most interesting man in the world

[@patrickcrawford6392]

Chael Sonnen's the man

[@drmota1000]

Patrick Remi on steroids

[@og7817]

drmota1000 Silva was on roids too

[@crowns9966]

@@drmota1000 Who wasnt on roids

[@chandrawinchester9799]

Everybody is on steroids

[@BluesHarpJammin]

Chael Sonnen made a fan out of me. The guy talked big trash against Anderson Silva, and backed up every bit of it, taking Silva to places he's never been. Anderson proved he's still the best in the world by overcoming tremendous adversity and finding a way to win. Definitely one of the greatest UFC fights of all time.

[@bhaveshchadha5047]

Hey,how are you?

[@kevindurant9953]

2:57 Chael reflecting on the fight looked like his mask coming off and spilling his heart out, unlike his usual comedic self

[@terencedrakes5291]

Anderson demonstrated love and humility to his opponent, Chael became emotionally disarmed and showed his true heart - Chael too has the heart of a lion. So much respect between them.

[@ryancameron1909]

Let's be clear this is not a loss for Chanel because still 0 in loss column

[@beavertrapper330]

Ryan Cameron chael has never lost a round!

[@ankityadav6447]

Undefeated and undisputed

[@pricelessproductions7061]

Nahhh he got choked out it's a loss...not a bad one at all but dont take anything away from the winners victory when he persevered thru 20+ min of ass whoopin n kept working towards that submission almost the whole time he was on the ground...props to both those men

[@AC-ft7ot]

Priceless Productions ur tripping on acid dude Chael has never lost a round nor has he lost a fight.

[@henrysanchez4029]

@@pricelessproductions7061 UFC screwed him he thought when you tap out that means you lose that round! If he knew you lose the whole fight he would've never tapped out! He figured he's up 4 rounds so he gave Silva the 5th and then it goes to the scorecards and he is crowned king. So yeah he is undefeated 👑😎

[@zacharydevan4107]

His attitude before as well as after the fight make him a champion.

[@siddhantpandey2000]

One of the few moments when Chael Sonnen broke his character.

[@luizsilva9991]

I used to hate Sonnen. Today I like him a lot. He was great in this fight.

[@nextlvlroy]

4:07 -- "go on a diet and go after Jose Aldo" Rofl.

[@ratro84]

Chael for president.

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

Sonnen is like a bad pool player always makes a lot of balls but always chokes on the money ball

[@altafahmad8578]

@Adem A yoel is trash overrated

[@christidechattilon9111]

I love how these two have fought the hell out of each other and today they are friends. How amazing!

[@vesperibanez7537]

Who's here after UFC posted this fight? 💪

[@arjaycacpal1422]

Vesper Ibanez got to see his reaction on that fake tap? I guess he just took it like a man.

[@tampa2360]

Arjay Cacpal *dominick Cruz voice* what are you talkin about man

[@helias721]

If you ever got into a telephone fight with Silva, you wouldn't be too worried after hearing his girly voice! However, once he kicked your ears together, you might feel different about it! LOL

[@SavingPrivateBob]

It's how a man carries himself that halts the threat, not his voice.

[@helias721]

read the whole post. that's basically what i said. lol have a good one

[@SavingPrivateBob]

H ELIAS But you didn't say it. I will have a good one. Cheers.

[@e13kid]

It's not a girly voice it's the language he speaks.

[@sov839]

H ELIAS nah just get him to kick you in the leg so he breaks his own leg.

[@mvern3742]

One of my all time favorite fights in the UFC. Even though he didnt walk away with the prize, people will remember this fight and both their efforts. Chael took this fight to Silva for 4 1/2 rounds like no one had before. Chael owned the entire fight and made Silva be the champion that he is. If there was one thing that ended this fight for Chael, it was when he stunned Silva with that punch in the 5th that almost knocked him out. Chael followed him to the ground and tried to finish him. Had he just tied him up and coasted, Chael would've been the champ, but as we can see, coasted 'aint this man's style.

[@InstantSoop]

That punch actually didn't almost knock him out, it actually missed. Silva slipped the punch and then tripped in the process. I agree with the everything else you said.

[@Programadorfeliz]

He almost lost for the doped Sonnen at the time

[@mvern3742]

Lol, dont kid yourself. Everybody who competes at a certain level is on something, whether it's on the line, just below the line or over the line. It's known and it's been in every single professional sport since the begining of time. Still doesn't take away from both their efforts and the better man that day still won.

[@mvern3742]

I dont think he does. He did all the work, carried the fight, wiped the floor with the most imposing fighter....But he made one slip. From bell to bell he had to be perfect for all 5 rounds. Chael was the best fighter in the world for 4 and 3/4 that night.

[@theavengers.]

Back to this legendary fight love both of them 💪🏻🔥 - Sep 2022

[@Pops007h]

One of the best fights I've ever seen hands down.

[@jiamonx2]

chael sonnen came out of this fight like he got beat for 5 rounds, and Anderson looked almost normal. Even though Anderson was on the bottom of the ground and pound for all rounds, he did a very good job from his back giving sick elbows.

[@jimsheppard3166]

Props to whoever edited this video to make it appear as if Chael lost.

[@skateboardguys9785]

Chael ate crow more gracefully than anyone I’ve ever seen. Gotta love that guy damnit.

[@BluesHarpJammin]

@mexbmx I agree. Silva proved that he's still the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He took a 23 minute ass-whooping against unquestionably his toughest opponent, battled incredible adversity, and still found a way to win. Having said that, Chael Sonnen talked big trash and backed up every bit of it. He proved to the world that he's a force to be reckoned with.

[@jamesescamilla1286]

Chael is a Champ in my book! Back in wec when paulo the champ came in overweight and Chael whipped his ass. Also the best sportsman I've ever heard. " the best man wins every time ".

[@jameskirk2700]

Well said you saved me the time of typing all those words, THANK YOU

[@dsulli999]

Matt Hughes didn't seem to look to impressed by Chael's mic work

[@stfuplsok]

too* impressed

[@hgt2008]

Chael fucking rocks!

[@KINGja86]

"Fighting Anderson Silva is like eating Chinese food I wanna do it again 20 minutes later" nobody can come with that competitiveness other than Chal Sonnen

[@roadrunnerblink]

Chael applying the 'Over-modesty' approach. Very good tactic.

[@stephenkinq3541]

#Respect Sonnen #Salute Anderson

[@stinkyryder05]

he is not a southerner hes from OREGON in the great N.W

[@dannygreene7405]

Chael is a GENIUS with an IQ OF 138...Also He would hv beaten who he mauled for 4 rounds but he got caught with the triangle choke

[@exodus4741]

One thing I've noticed,Chael never swears I've never heard him cuss at people

[@exodus4741]

@@Vorniforous when is that

[@JBrooksNYS]

I love both of these guys

[@jw1714]

Was Chael the #1 contender?

[@aliceeve7191]

Bruce Wayne Yes Chael was the number 1 contender.

[@markheywood8236]

Yep he beat Okami and Marquadt to legitimately earn that spot.

[@lcvd1]

I love listening to Sonnen speak LOL!

[@28Mystry]

I'm impressed how articulate Chael is after a nearly 25min fight! My goodness

[@anth91386]

respect to this two top elite fighter🙏👌

[@MrEdlgar]

is this guy king of the one liners!

[@jrploftv]

suddenly everybody forgot he was on juice 1st fight 2nd fight Silva kick sonnens ass so hard he forgot what just happend

[@victcruz1886]

then what happen on the second fight o wait he was hurt again right the secon fight he sonnen kick hes azz again watch the fucking fight if it was not for the stupid back hand elbo the let him fall on hes azz he will have gave him another azz kicking

[@d-skullgaming696]

Vict Cruz That`s a lame excuse. That`s like saying "Oh if he hadn`t dropped his hands, he wouldn`t have gotten caught" Chael fucked up and payed the price for it, and unlike chael, anderson finished him. So yeah, fuck sonnen

[@DannyNoLove17]

I'd say Chael was winning the second fight too but then he tripped and got caught with a nasty knee.

[@og7817]

JR Patilan Gaming Silva was on "juice" too

[@mrclancymac1]

D-Skull Gaming shut the fuck up

[@app369]

Matt Hughes is just loving every word lol

[@OvercomerKZ]

"When I go off it's like a bomb and anyone around me is gonna get dirty" -Chael

[@pimpplazz]

He was bleeding the first round how was there not a mark on his face?

[@jojodede8712]

“Go after Jose Aldo 😂”

[@jasonmitchell6534]

Ban abortion

[@SoldierGray]

You waited 5 months for this, well done LOL

[@BuffaloBills28]

Where is the full conference?

[@charles765able]

i love chael sonen he so funny lmao!!!!

[@Burt_Sampson]

Trash raking ranks: Chael> (10 miles).... Conor

[@favorites51066]

Oh what a fight!.. man how I wish Chael would have won. It's weird how fate plays its own game. That was the most dominant fight in UFC history practically.. wasn't it?.. let alone against the most dominant champion ever in UFC history. It was a performance that was awe-inspiring. Yet in the last freaking couple minutes, he grabs his arm.. grabs his arm!?!! And the fight's over?. Just unthinkable

[@thesandman1384]

Yea and if he didn’t tap he would snapped his arm into two pieces… that’s the sport man. Chael lost fair and square, and then got destroyed in the rematch. It is what it is.

[@sirnoname6943]

@@thesandman1384Silva changed his style for the second one tho had to keep it on the ground for Chael beat him in his own game

[@streetballplaybookph]

2020 and i still love chael p sonnen

[@michaelmontgomery1432]

Matt Hughes reactions to Chael 😂 😂 😂

[@kevo1295]

@kingtim2011 if his ribs were that hurt he would of had to pull out of the fight

[@chrismason4449]

Does anyone know where i can buy that Chael t shirt

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

Chael was an incredible fighter. This man is a beast of a fighter

[@ScottWilliam88]

Chael's the Charlie Sheen of MMA

[@robbytomminson5807]

I don't understand McGregor fans that say chael is shit for tapping in the 5th round after dominating. Conor tapped in the 2nd round to nate

[@alexc5700]

Ryan oneill when?

[@coyotestarrk9428]

Never seen anyone shit on chael for tapping

[@jaydeepoeticmental]

Its funny how Silva doesn't even look like he was just in a fight

[@MVPgoalie]

Sonnen really has got the gift to gab. he's got a good sense of humor.

[@Reeemix31]

I love how Sonnen's face is more messed up then Silva but yet Sonnen was on top for most the fight

[@anthonygreen207]

whyd he go to Bellator?? disappointed

[@mikemclean6242]

I hate that he lost this fight. It still hurts.

[@grouperkng1]

Warriors both of them!

[@B9King937]

@TheSchangbang he aint gonna get that ass whoopen by silva! hahaha you also need to learn that hes only saying those things to boost the fight so people will buy the ppv making it more exciting to watch

[@NSTOHON]

Chael won

[@gjones786]

well if you saw the fight he actually lost, and was on roids, so...

[@josegenuino5706]

I.. don't.. think so.

[@NSTOHON]

yes I am actually

[@ferrarif516]

HeyDudewhatsup33 he lost that round...it was 4 to 1

[@xPPAx]

silva got caught ;)

[@UFCWARRIORification]

I think Silva was far more in control of the fight that anyone here will give him credit for. He purposely sought to conserve his energy and get Sonnen tired. He never was in a situation where he was just taking unanswered punches and that he wasn't defending himself. He was just waiting for Sonnen to make a mistake and that's what happened.

[@WatchingStuffOnTube]

gotta loves chaels words, seriously the funniest fighter

[@andersonsilva-kr4jv]

chael no hespect notin

[@devonAFC]

anderson silva 😂😂😂

[@SkuIIKn1ght]

ez normal

[@LotusInitiate72]

Chael was so desperate he even did the Brazilian tap,saaaad

[@nalon311]

@aguuled Where exactly did you hear that sonnen tested at 17.0?

[@Scott-fy7fm]

Chael is the GOAT for how to handle yourself post fight

[@federicobaena9405]

this is what happens when you talk so much shit before the fight. When you loose you have a of explainning to do.

+Federico Baena loose, yeah man, he totally loose

[@jesse7747]

I miss these days

[@wokkaflokka81]

@killsy agree u got to love Sonnen's personality he just says whatever's on his mind without being too cocky

[@mrshow57]

this guy is a CLASSIC!!!!

[@allexcosta]

"He won tonight, he was the better guy" - Chael Sonnen

[@abudujana13]

THANX HEAVY

[@robertmatos4553]

Broooo. Loss or not. sonnen has all my respect in the world. A true frikin warrior

[@Kuperjanov89]

@B9King937 i would love to watch it again, but haven't found the fight anywhere. can you help? bottom line, i think that arquing here doesn't give us anything. i sure hope to see the rematch soon. we can talk after the rematch has taken place where i'm sure silva will win again.

[@layo83]

Can't wait for saturday . . .

[@Kuperjanov89]

@NeDaK12321 they don't do random testing. just pre- or post-fight testing. and sonnen tested positive.

[@SevenonThebeat]

your going to get devastated again tonight man.

[@mickymacky02]

ANDERSON'S SWEATSHIRT IS SO SIIIIIIIIIIIICK!!!

[@awesomo1342]

You took that way outta context my friend

[@Johnny2Gats]

I respect both Sonnen and Silva, I'm neutral on the fight. I wanted to see a good fight and I did, but some stuff was debatable. The shorts hold for about 20 seconds was bad, and that knee is the same thing. Silva is a great fighter no doubt, and I give him all the respect he deserves but some actions I question

[@5xduece]

and after this i respect both fighters

[@noelynoelnh]

sonnen is a fucking legend, and tells it exactly how it is

[@wwood14]

Was Chael ahead of Anderson in points, before the armbar??

[@Mrderful]

Silva has NEVER been dominated like this fight. People forget this was Silva I'm his prime! He was a fucking killer and chael put on a grappling clinic. It was one of the most masterful performances in ufc history. All 4 and a half rounds were 10-8 rounds and the 5th was heading that way if chael didn't rest.

[@Javbo03]

Sonnen gave a good interview and kept his head up despite how cocky he normally is

[@rickyeldiablo800]

Can someone tell me did Chael actually tap or did the ref make a bad call? Cos I'm hearing multiple stories

[@Turk_2023]

He tapped 1 time....I think he was trying to do the fake "Brazillian tap" so silva would let loose, but the ref saw it