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So the UFC and FOX both let him go. I can def see where the UFC is coming from but FOX too. Thats harsh...do they think the banned substances are going to give him and unfair advantage while analyzing...
http://www.bjpenn.com/ufc-and-fox-re...sting-failure/
He was taking HGH and EPO, too? Dude was jacked to the gills on PEDs.
I hope it doesn't affect metamoris...Quote:
Originally Posted by Brandon Mccaghren
I think it's an integrity issue or at least supposed to appear like one. No matter your personal feelings, and the "everyone's doing it mentality" this information shows without a doubt that Sonnen was cheating. Sure he gives good sound bites, but I suppose fox is trying to keep the thin line that remains keeping the UFC sport and not fully sports entertainment.
In my opinion Sonnen would have served himself better to show his integrity and retired when the trt era ended, it's a shame, he seems like a cool guy, it's just that he was always firmly on the sports entertainment side of that argument, and though I believe we we "sport" types are clearly losing that war... I am happy with any small victory we get.
Call me cynical but I see it more as a PR move.
If you really want to send a strong message about PED abuse, you don't wait until the 2nd test results are out with more banned substances and there's a media outcry. You act when the 1st surprise test results come to light and Sonnen becomes a repeat offender (1st "UFC offense" after his 1st match against Anderson Silva).
As for Sonnen and Metamoris, I wouldn't put too much hope on it.
Don't get me wrong, that match would still be super entertaining (not sure it'd be very competitive though) but I don't see how Metamoris can keep him on their card and not damage their image as a legit jiu-jitsu organisation, especially after the UFC/FOX move.
Agreed. From the Metamoris organisation's viewpoint (or FOX's for that matter), the problem in keeping Sonnen on the card is not so much that he's on PEDs (he "probably" wouldn't be the 1st guy on a Metamoris card), but that all the potential viewers know it for sure now and that at this point, there's no spinning out of it anymore.
It's certinally a pr move, but I can not imagine Metamoris wanting to be the "Face of jiu jitsu on PEDs". Can't get a UFC contract due to those pesky roids? Come fight for us M4!
I'm thinking... No.
I'd still like to see the fight, Sonnen is an interesting fighter, and Galvao is an all time great...
But it seems unlikely. Certinally if they do keep it on the card they want to adopt a don't ask don't tell policy. Pro Pdes would be a nightmare pr wise.
I really hope it doesn't affect Metamoris!
It is definitely a PR move by Fox. Don't really know who it satisfies because I for one don't care. The guy is doing everything he can to successfully have a child and build a family so fair play to him.
Still on the card
http://mmajunkie.com/2014/07/officia...is-4-headliner
Wow, guess I was dead wrong in thinking replacing Chael was their only choice after the most recent events.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Hughes
Really did not see this one coming. smh
I thought so too, to be honest. Not sure if this is a good thing for Metamoris though, to keep him on the card that is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikael Chay
I think I wrote about this on the thread about Metamoris, I think they have to replace him. I understand that some people couldn't care less about doping etc, but the general MMA fan base does care. If they put him on this card to attract that MMA fan base and he has failed these tests then my guess would be that they need to replace him or the event will find itself alienating some of the crowd they want to attract.
For me, I don't care, I am going to watch anyway, but I could see some people saying, "No way." just because he is on the card.
Fox fired him because they know that the UFC audience will turn the channel when he commentates.
All they need is a good spin. Galvao is gonna crush him. All they need to say is, "look, BJJ is best. It can even be used to tap out roided out wrestlers." These are the Gracies we're talking about. They are great at spinning.
I was surprised they didnt fire him the first time. I like him as an entertainer, but seriously, what a moron!
Chael Sonnen is winning this with an iron sheik....idk how you guys could think any other way...
ExactlyQuote:
Originally Posted by David Rosado
And an excuse when Chael puts the whoopin down. How come no one wanted to talk about then"legitimacy" of Galvao's guns?Quote:
Originally Posted by David Rosado
Chael has had a nice ride in the UFC. His friend Dana gave him several championship fights when he was not even a top 5 competitor.
I find his cockiness and corny humor entertaining; Donald Cormier is a great analyst and #1 contender! But he is not funny.
I would still like to see Chael at Metamoris....
Better yet. Chael should host Eddie Bravo Invitational!
I support suspending Chael from competition in UFC like any other competitor would be. I don't know if I support FOX firing him from his role as commentator. I would be interested to hear what he has said on air about the issue previously. If he has been hypocritical in his analysis or admonished other competitors then his termination is justified in my opinion, but if he has given honest analysis about this issue on air then there is no reason to terminate him as he is a highly effective entertainer in my opinion.
Ralek already said he isn't going to drop Chael, he says the PED's won't make any difference in the outcome of the match. As far as fox firing him the reason they let him go is because they are partners with the UFC so when Dana cut him fox had no use for him, he can't really commentate the fights because the UFC has terminated him, all shows involving the fights put on by fox are in conjunction with the UFC. What are they gonna do make him a football analyst?