Chael Sonnen reveals he was offered TUF 1 – UFC News
The American Gangster Chael Sonnen has added yet another boast to his list, but this time it might be true. According to Sonnen, he was offered the very first season of The Ultimate Fighter. Sonnen is currently scheduled to fight light heavyweight champion
Jon Jones on The Ultimate Fighter Season 17 next year.
In an interview with MMA Junkie, Sonnen came up saying that he turned down the offer of becoming a team member on The Ultimate Fighter Season 1.
“When the show very first started, the first coaches ever were my coach, friend, teammate Randy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell, arguably the greatest light heavyweight ever,” said Sonnen.
Sonnen is known for being a trash-talk and boasting expert but this time it is just more than that. He trapped Jones with his trash-talks in a fight and it seems like others are following his footsteps too. Sonnen is surely not among the best fighters in
the UFC but he knows how to make his ways to title shots and that is by talking trash for his desired opponents.
“They asked me to be on the show as an athlete, and I passed on the chance. It was on a different network at that time, but an executive at that office invited me on as an athlete. Then I loved the show. I didn't know what to expect. I didn't know what it
was. I sat down and watched it, and I regretted that decision. I really enjoyed watching it, and all these years later, here I am.”
While others believe Sonnen is not worthy of title shots, at least not without proving himself, The American Gangster believes it is all about getting what you want. In his previous interviews, Sonnen has precisely said that he calls out his opponents because
he wants to fight them, unlike those who wait for the opportune moment.
For now, Sonnen is prepared to give Jones the fight of his life, even though the champion believes Sonnen has nothing to threaten him with. Odds are highly against Sonnen but he does not care. He wants to be the one ending Jones’ championship reign and he
is determined on doing so.
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