Sonnen blasts Brazil, makes national news

source: sportv.globo.com

BJJ founder Carlos Gracie famously said "He'll get to dreamland, but first he has to walk through the garden of punishment." Chael Sonnen's opponents face a similar gauntlet - they will get to fight him, but first they have to smell the garden of taunts. Recently, Chael Sonnen took to Twitter and issued such a torrent of teasing that O Globo, Brazil largest newspaper covered it.

Greetings from Sao Paulo! I'm learning the language: breakdancing in the Special Olympics is called capoiera and cocaine is called brunch

Machida is a gentleman. MMA is very cutthroat, and it's sweet that Lyoto promised to never fight his girlfriend Anderson. That's devotion.

I'd beat up Machida on the way to the ring to beat up Anderson, and I'll kick Nogeria's ass in the parking lot on the way to my after party.

I would never bash karate.Karate produced many MMA champions, most notably..um..Then of course, there's..Wow, I thought this would be easier

Machida is not a bad guy; he's a victim of the Brazilian education system. There are better ways to get electrolytes than drinking piss.

Brazil likes to boast that it's the power seat of MMA, yet it's so-called champions bow to the man behind "Under Siege 2."........ Classy.

I still admire Steven Seagal. Anyone that can be that self-possessed without doing a damn thing to earn it, knows something that I don't.

Yushin and I are in Brazil to follow in Andy's ways. Got ballet shoes, a team of has-beens, even brought a fat talentless celeb for trainer.

I could write a dissertation on this experience:"The Tragic Interplay of Delusion, Insecurity, and Incompetence: the Nog Brothers' Story".

Stay tuned for the sequel, "Help, an Asian Judako is Beating My Ass: The Anderson Silva Story


read the rest (in portugese)
http://sportv.globo.com/site/eventos...ml#esporte-mma

Bahaha, I love it!

hes such a fake douche... how are those needle marks healing? how bout those federal charges?
i wonder how much shit will end up falling out of his ass (instead of his mouth) if he ever does time. i bet hes a GAPEer

Sonnen sonnen sonnen!!!

hes a racist, god i hate republicans

Stay tuned for the sequel, "Help, an Asian Judako is Beating My Ass: The Anderson Silva Story


Lmao

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Originally Posted by Kendell Madden

hes such a fake douche... how are those needle marks healing? how bout those federal charges?
i wonder how much shit will end up falling out of his ass (instead of his mouth) if he ever does time. i bet hes a GAPEer

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Don't be a hater. He is a straight up gangsta. Robbing and stealing is as American as apple pie. You think he is the only pro MMA fighter that uses juice? The percentage is huge brah. He won't do any time, and if he does he would be fine.

Hahaha I love Chael Sonnen.

What a tool. He's out of commission (no pun intended) for a long time, yet he still decides to talk trash about the entire Black House team, and for what? How many brownie points are you getting for that, Chael? He should adopt the nickname "Two Minute Warning".

Chael knows Comedy

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Chael knows Comedy

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+1 he's the best troll

Sonnen is awesome. And yeah backhouse team are great fighters but they are also full of themselves. Go okami!

BawHahahaha, funniest shit I've seen all day.

Sonnen would do every one of those things he said.

Silva can suck a cock for my moneys worth, that's more action
than he ever offers up in the cage.

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I still admire Steven Seagal. Anyone that can be that self-possessed without doing a damn thing to earn it, knows something that I don't. [/url]

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This :D

He must've forgotten what Wanderlei told him in the back of that UFC van.

After reading this on twitter I wrote something like 'Sonnen still talking shit. Really?' I then got a DM from him with one word 'Really.'

I had to laugh.

Definaletly the king of intelligent trash talk, if only he hadn't caught a triangle, got done for drugs etc he could keep talking all he wants. Now it's just a bit hollow after everything else.

Then again, respect for saying fuck it, I'm going to keep talking smack anyway.

Entertaining if nothing else

I don't agree with a lot of Sonnen's political ideologies and what-not, but there is no denying that he is one funny SOB! lol

Man, so close to beating Anderson! Idk about you guys but Anderson Silva seems like such a fake to me. I cant stand any of his dancing around in the ring, or trash talking (in the ring), completely disrespecting his opponents. Then when the fight is over, with his 12 year old girly voice, he says something like "Oh I always respect him, hes a very good figher." Bullshit. It makes me laugh to hear Sonnen talk shit to him. (And nearly back it up!... Next time, I hope)

I like Sonnen, if it was Dave Chappelle who was saying all this, all you Sonnen haters would be laughing your ass off. And yes there are other celebs who , lie, cheat, steal, do drugs, do roids and had trouble with the law. That basically describes southern California and has nothing to do with somebody's fighting or entertaining ability.

I wonder if he has a ghost writer, I wouldn't put it past him.

It would be a bigger challenge to name an MMA fighter
who hasn't done steroids....or any professional athlete for that matter.

Get off ya high horses, and come back down to reality.

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Originally Posted by Stephen Grant

It would be a bigger challenge to name an MMA fighter
who hasn't done steroids....or any professional athlete for that matter.

Get off ya high horses, and come back down to reality.

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hmm maybe your right... well how about... this guy
http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Scott-Blevins-21182

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It would be a bigger challenge to name an MMA fighter
who hasn't done steroids....or any professional athlete for that matter.

Get off ya high horses, and come back down to reality.

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BJ Penn, Marcelo Garcia, GSP, Sakuraba, Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz, to name a few.

no offense but.. anyone that thinks that all professional athletes must be doing steroids must be completely talentless and looking for an excuse to make up for their own inadequacies

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no offense but.. anyone that thinks that all professional athletes must be doing steroids must be completely talentless and looking for an excuse to make up for their own inadequacies

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I agree 100%.

And for the record I'd like to add that Chael Sonnen is a lying, stealing, dishonest douche and I do not like him. Thank you.

Chael Sonnen don't give a FUCK. This guy has me laughing with almost everything he says. I really don't get the Sonnen hate, at all..

he's just jealous.. because anderson is going out with lyoto. its a weird love triangle really

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Chael Sonnen don't give a FUCK. This guy has me laughing with almost everything he says. I really don't get the Sonnen hate, at all..

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probably has something to do with the fact that he laundered money, cheated (steroids) then lied about it in court, gives people the impression that acting like a deuchebag and doing steroids is the key to being a good fighter, thus creating a giant army of tapout shirt wearing poser roidheads who talk shit to everyone thus making mma look like an illegitimate sport designed for insecure deuchebags.

I quote the old "Manny being Manny" as this being "Sonnen being Sonnen". He'll fight again one day just wait....

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probably has something to do with the fact that he laundered money, cheated (steroids) then lied about it in court, gives people the impression that acting like a deuchebag and doing steroids is the key to being a good fighter, thus creating a giant army of tapout shirt wearing poser roidheads who talk shit to everyone thus making mma look like an illegitimate sport designed for insecure deuchebags.

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I don't know that I'd hold Chael solely responsible for the army of "tapout shirt wearing poser roidheads" but hey that's just me. The dude messed up, big deal. Other fighters have been busted for juicing and never been had the screws turned to him like Chael. He is getting a shitty deal here y'know. As far as money laundering, if I was making that much money I probably would consider it too.. Fuck taxes

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BJ Penn, Marcelo Garcia, GSP, Sakuraba, Anderson Silva, Nick Diaz, to name a few.

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I was being a bit of an extremist, admittedly. I don't do steroids,
and I don't think that's what makes an athlete, but the world went
through a time period where a whole whole whole lot of people trying
to be athletes and entertainers were turned on to steroids.

Even many of the purer athletes of the day have at one time or another
done steroids. Most athletes would never admit it, especially if they
still compete, but when a leg up is available and you're talking about
millions of dollars, many people give in to that temptation.

Your list unfortunately cowers to the list of proven dopers we call athletes.
And I mean that, it's unfortunate. I personally don't care if other people
want to use steroids or growth hormone, it's their choice, not mine, and they
will be the ones to reap the possible rewards or detriment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...cases_in_sport

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I don't know that I'd hold Chael solely responsible for the army of "tapout shirt wearing poser roidheads" but hey that's just me. The dude messed up, big deal. Other fighters have been busted for juicing and never been had the screws turned to him like Chael. He is getting a shitty deal here y'know. As far as money laundering, if I was making that much money I probably would consider it too.. Fuck taxes

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ya except a real athlete is gonna fess up and apologize, not lie in court and to the public even AFTER he was caught.

And yes he's not responsible for every tapout shirt wearing poser roidhead but I garuntee you his dickish personality has helped create quite a few.

Hm well maybe the reason the "screws" have been turned to chael is because of his shittyass behavior. Let me give you an example. When Sean Sherk got caught using steroids he immediately accepted the courts ruling and apologized. That's why I respect him as an athlete. Chael Sonnen not so much. In fact I'd go as far to say that if I have a kid and he ever acts like Chael Sonnen he'd have an ass redder than a cherry.

If my kid was half as witty as Chael or half as tough, I'd be pretty happy.

Chael's the shit. I get a kick out of hearing him talk smack. It's entertaining. That's why I can't wait for Mayhem and Bisping to coach TUF. Shit talking is proven to get you ahead somehow, 3rdeye is a perfect example. Gotta love it.

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If my kid was half as witty as Chael or half as tough, I'd be pretty happy.

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This.

I don't dislike or disrespect him for his choice to use steroids, or to lie about it.
If we were much more open to individuals choices as to what they put in their
bodies, there wouldn't be any cover up. It's no secret, steroids exist, and are used.
Why slam every individual who chose to use them? I don't get it.

Is it an unfair advantage? Well no, it's not unfair, because you have the option
to use them. Is it an advantage? You tell me.

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This.

I don't dislike or disrespect him for his choice to use steroids, or to lie about it.
If we were much more open to individuals choices as to what they put in their
bodies, there wouldn't be any cover up. It's no secret, steroids exist, and are used.
Why slam every individual who chose to use them? I don't get it.

Is it an unfair advantage? Well no, it's not unfair, because you have the option
to use them. Is it an advantage? You tell me.

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Yes, it is an advantage. It is also an unfair advantage because you aren't supposed to use them... it is against the rules. I know if I competed against someone juicing I would be upset. I feel that its impossible argue this point, but as to the choice of being able to do what you want with your body that's a bit more of a gray area. If you are just juicing and lifting to achieve a certain look then in my opinion you aren't hurting anyone but yourself so go for it, but if you are competing (especially in a combat sport) against someone who isn't juicing you are hurting someone (in both the physical and metaphorical sense) The rules about steroids are good rules that are looking out for the fighter's best interests in my opinion.

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Yes, it is an advantage. It is also an unfair advantage because you aren't supposed to use them... it is against the rules. I know if I competed against someone juicing I would be upset. I feel that its impossible argue this point, but as to the choice of being able to do what you want with your body that's a bit more of a gray area. If you are just juicing and lifting to achieve a certain look then in my opinion you aren't hurting anyone but yourself so go for it, but if you are competing (especially in a combat sport) against someone who isn't juicing you are hurting someone (in both the physical and metaphorical sense) The rules about steroids are good rules that are looking out for the fighter's best interests in my opinion.

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I can agree with much of that. It is against the rules, you're right,
so that in itself makes it unfair. However, I still tend to think that
ability and preparation will beat a pure juicer any day. Bonds for example
never would have hit all those homeruns with just steroids. He also
happens to be an absolutely incredible hitter.

In combat, that does suck if you get clocked by a juicer, but again, we have
all seen the bigger stronger guy go down against technique over and over again.

Just my view on the subject, nothing more.

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Originally Posted by Stephen Grant

I can agree with much of that. It is against the rules, you're right,
so that in itself makes it unfair. However, I still tend to think that
ability and preparation will beat a pure juicer any day. Bonds for example
never would have hit all those homeruns with just steroids. He also
happens to be an absolutely incredible hitter.

In combat, that does suck if you get clocked by a juicer, but again, we have
all seen the bigger stronger guy go down against technique over and over again.

Just my view on the subject, nothing more.

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Have to agree with most of that lol. I recently had this discussion with a friend of mine about Pacquiao. Even if he(or anyone) juices it doesn't automatically mean you're the best. Clearly you need to be skilled in whatever sport you are doing as well. I mean really, Chael didn't even beat Anderson...

Chael has now reached legendary status :)

I love Chael Sonnen. I have a feeling if I met him in person, I wouldn't like him at all, but his media personality is awesome.

The steroid argument is tired as fuck. I have never used steroids or prohormones, and have competed in weightlifting and grappling against guys who have. I beat some and lost to others. So what? They don't give you the advantage that you think they do, unless you are in a purely strength-based sport (powerlifting or weightlifting or strongman), and even then the effects are relative. Not to mention they have a whole host of benefits for aging men. When I'm 50 years old, THIS GUY will be juicing.

That's what annoyed the piss out of me about Caio Terra's rant, although I respect his grappling skills so much. He BEAT the guy that was juicing, but still feels the need to call him out in a public forum. Once again, so what? You just proved that steroids aren't the deciding factor.

And for whoever thinks that most pro athletes aren't juicing, you're sadly mistaken. They use steroids, prohormones, SARMs, insulin, GH, and all other kinds of stuff to heal from injuries and bulk up in the off-season. It's just the truth. No, it's not everyone, but it's far, far more than get caught with it. The FDA has been chasing around the prohormone industry for years, because every new formulation has a small part of the chemical chain altered to make the substance temporarily legal.

I love it!!!! Love him or hate him this is business 101!!!! Sells a lot of fucking tickets!