After going on record claiming to be the superior striker, it’s only fair that Nick Diaz doll out some advice to former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva.
“I’ll tell you what, I think he should fire his trainer and hire himself a boxing trainer that teaches him how to put punches out,” Diaz told Fighthub. “I don’t talk no s**t. I aint trying to talk no s**t. Of course he’s got as many fights as he wants to have, but people saying s**t like, ‘He should retire. He’s not going to be the same.’ I’m like, ‘Fire your coach and get somebody to train your punches.'”
Diaz recently named Silva as one of a few men with a big enough name to lure him back into action. Calling it a fight he’s wanted for a long time, Diaz considers the matchup with Silva to be ‘potentially one of the biggest fights in MMA history.’ While Diaz hasn’t competed since his unsuccessful title challenge to Georges St-Pierre at UFC 158 last March, the 39-year-old Silva is recovering from a broken leg sustained in his rematch with middleweight champion Chris Weidman at UFC 168 in December. Both men are on two-fight losing skids.
“His last fight, he had punches for [Weidman], but he didn’t have no punches,” said Diaz. “Know what I’m sayin’? That was the key. Putting punches out there but [Silva] had no punches for that guy. So then he started lobbing kicks out there and you saw what happened to his leg. He didn’t have no answer for it.”
5 MUST-READ STORIES
Sonnen retires. Citing concerns for his health, UFC middleweight and former contender Chael Sonnen has retired from fighting.
DC’s knee. An MRI has revealed Daniel Cormier has a significant tear in his LCL and that 50% of his anterior cruciate ligament is missing.
Wandy summoned. The Nevada State Athletic Commission requests Wanderlei Silva to appear at Jun. 17 meeting.
Chat Wrap. Luke Thomas talks Sonnen fallout, drug testing, MMA media and more in this week’s live chat.
Jacare returns. Ronaldo Souza will return to action Aug. 2 at UFC 176 against a yet to be announced opponent.
MEDIA STEW
Chael Sonnen announces his retirement on UFC Tonight.
UFC 174 Embedded episode 3.
Andrei Arlovski and Brendan Schaub react to Chael Sonnen retiring.
Not even Dana wants to watch this season of TUF. Spoiler alert, I guess.
TTTHS.
Miesha Tate hosting a pool party, if that’s something you’re interested in.
Ronda Rousey doing some Pro Wrasslin’.
Long watches.
WSOF 10: Branch vs. Taylor Official Media Conference Call
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Who cares about UFC 174? Let’s talk Chael Sonnen + drugs, lies & videotape
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Brazil vs. Croatia Kick Off – Big Nog vs. Cro Cop
TWEETS
I think we’ve seen as much as we’re gonna see.
How run? Retired? After say all this shits about me,we need make this fight @sonnench
— Wanderlei Silva (@wandfc) June 12, 2014
Reactions to Sonnen retiring.
Just heard about @sonnench, loved watching u compete n ur style, the game won’t be the same w/o u…God bless to u n ur fam…
— Benson Henderson (@BensonHenderson) June 12, 2014
These guys that have used testosterone and other steroids can’t compete clean. I tip my hat to Chael Sonnen for retiring. #UFC #PED #TRT
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) June 12, 2014
Just saw the news. @sonnench is one of the nicest guys I’ve met in this business. Wish him and his family the best.
— Stipe Miocic (@smiocic) June 12, 2014
It’s ok!! The Bad guys aren’t going anywhere. #teamdarkside will live through @UriahHallMMA and myself! #Kaboom @sonnench @ufc
— Kelvin Gastelum (@KelvinGastelum) June 12, 2014
“@OfficlUFCBeebuh: So…how much is @danawhite gonna pay @Cowboycerrone to fight in Chael’s place this weekend? Ill do it for free
— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) June 12, 2014
It’s a sad day. @sonnench retired.
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) June 12, 2014
I am sad Chael retired 🙁 #SayItAintSo
— Brittany (@BritJitsu) June 12, 2014
THE SPORT WILL MISS HIM @officialchaelsonner helped to promote ufc ,never trust a Man with no enemies… http://t.co/YWPFfcFjX8
— Wallid Ismail (@WallidJfc) June 12, 2014
Get well soon.
I’m out of #WSOF11 vs @jonfitchdotnet Hyperextended elbow. Ligament damage and bone bruise. 4 -6 week vacation and I’ll back. #Burkman
— Joshua Burkman (@JoshBurkman) June 11, 2014
@jonfitchdotnet We’ll still get that 3rd one in. Good luck to you, who ever your opponent.
— Joshua Burkman (@JoshBurkman) June 12, 2014
Moving on.
Diego is a warrior nothing but respect for him!! http://t.co/y46ZhaNMIY
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) June 11, 2014
Wow about 85% of u want to see the Joe Lauzon fight I’m down if that’s what u wanna see #LetsDoIt @ufc @UFC_UK @danawhite
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) June 12, 2014
I’m ready to turn and burn (Top Gun style) on @reddit_AMA Go to http://t.co/MW2YjWfiR3 at 6:30et with your questions. pic.twitter.com/3SuqUMYCkW
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) June 11, 2014
Nice.
THANK YOU @ufc, @danawhite & @lorenzofertitta for taking care of all my med bills and looking out for me when I haven’t even fought yet.
— Johnny Case (@HollywoodCase) June 11, 2014
Great if you haven’t seen it.
Backstage video my fight against Pat Healy https://t.co/vNtAxWtrXe @dethrone @VersaClimber
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) June 11, 2014
Of course.
Where is @RyanJimmo? #UFC174 Can you do the robot? Submit your video using #UFCRobot https://t.co/L3ZR8JPwPN
— UFC (@ufc) June 12, 2014
Wiki justice.
This made me laugh… #LetsGoBigSlow pic.twitter.com/SnM1C4rTQQ
— Bigslow (@LukeBarnatt) June 11, 2014
Welp Just got to kidney punch and drop a guy on 100.3 The Sound radio show. First time doin that for… http://t.co/r3gZW6itSE
— chad mendes (@chadmendes) June 11, 2014
Faceoff.
“@BellatorMMA: The worlds greatest welterweight @PhenomLima squares off against @JohnyHendricks at @BellatorMMA pic.twitter.com/8kFhIBwGsA” LOL
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) June 12, 2014
Mexicutioner Imperial Stout.
I used to do this at parties.
FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announced yesterday (June 11 2014)
Claudia Gadelha vs. Tina Lahdemaki at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller
cancelled Josh Burkman vs. Jon Fitch at WSOF 11
Tim Elliott vs. Wilson Reis at UFC Fight Night: Tulsa
Danny Castillo vs. Tony Ferguson at UFC 176
Ronaldo Souza vs. TBA at UFC 176
Thiago Alves vs. Jordan Mein at UFC Fight Night: Tulsa
Brian Ortega vs. Mike De La Torre at UFC on FOX 12
Tim Boetsch vs. Brad Tavares at UFC Fight Night: Maine
Shawn Jordan vs. Jack May at UFC Fight Night: Maine
Tom Niinimaki vs. Chas Skelly at UFC Fight Night: Tulsa
cancelled Johnny Case vs. Joe Ellenberger at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens
FANPOST OF THE DAY
Today’s Fanpost of the Day comes via Michael Shulsk.
Poll: Are Anastrozole and Clomiphene P.E.D.s?
Apologists vs. Contrarians
A Medical Doctor or specialist needs to weigh in on the issue of whether Anastrozole and Clomiphene are PEDs. Chuck Mindenhall calls people who defend Sonnen ‘apologists’. There’s nothing inherently wrong with being an ‘apologist’. Perhaps we can label people who oppose Sonnen as ‘contrarians’. Further research is needed to determine if Sonnen is a ‘cheater’.
Chael Sonnen testing positive for the estrogen blockers Anastrozole and Clomiphene is a complicated issue. Various institutions differentiate between Banned Substances, Illegal Substances and Performance Enhancing Substances. The three are not mutually exclusive. Consider that Ibuprofen is considered a banned yet Legal Substance in the Olympics. In his interview with Fox Sports 1, Sonnen was quick to point out that Anastrozole and Clomiphene are not necessarily Illegal Substances. At present, the mma community is divided on whether Chael Sonnen is a hypocritical doper or a victim of circumstance.
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