Because the best matchups are made based on stylistic differences and questions regarding levels of competition rather than personal beef, the UFC’s brass should nix the notion of a Chael Sonnen-Wanderlei Silva scrap.
As tempting as watching Sonnen and Silva resolve their longstanding feud in the Octagon may seem, the bout isn’t rational for either fighter at this point in their careers—particularly if it were to come in the form of a co-main or main event.
Sonnen and Silva each undoubtedly carry the clout and fan followings to land future main event fights, but just not against each other.
Here are three reasons why the UFC should not book The American Gangster vs. The Axe Murderer.