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UFC on FOX 2: Michael Bisping, Chael Sonnen Battle for Title of Best Villain

Ask a room full of MMA fans which fighters they love to root against the most and the two names that come up most often will likely be Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping. Guys like Tito Ortiz and Josh Koscheck have made a career out of playing the part …

Both middleweights are brash, outspoken and have a knack for saying things that make fans want to pull their hair out, which has caused them to be two of the most disliked fighters in the sport.

While most would agree that their antics are primarily used to sell fights, it doesn’t make anyone like them any more than they have to.

Sonnen has driven MMA fans crazy with comments that can only be described as insane, as he has taken verbal shots at Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida,Wanderlei Silva, Lance Armstrong and, yes, Michael Bisping.

Bisping has been less cartoonish with his antics, taking a more hostile approach that has rubbed fans the wrong way. Bisping has been pissing off fans for years, but his antics at UFC 127 in his bout against Jorge Rivera, where he threw an illegal knee and allegedly spit in the direction of Rivera’s corner, pushed most viewers over the edge.

The two top-ranked middleweights got thrown into a No. 1 contenders bout on just 11 days’ notice when Mark Munoz was forced from the UFC on FOX card with an injury, and while anticipation has skyrocketed for the bout in a short amount of time, there is still a feeling of what could have been.

These two could have had a war of words that would have only been described as legendary, but with just under two weeks left to promote the fight they will likely not have enough time to take thing to another level.

In most UFC high-profile fights, you can guess which fighter the fans will be rooting for going into the fight, but with these two it will be interesting if either fighter gets cheered at all.

In the next week or so, not only will the hype for this fight grow on a daily basis, the sheer personality of these two fighters is going to force fans to pick a side. I’m not saying Team Michael and Team Chael T-shirts are going to be made, but everyone is going to find a reason to hate one guy a little more than the other.

These two have both made a career out of trying to get a reaction out of people, and most of the time that reaction seems to be negative.

Obviously, the most important battle will take inside the Octagon on fight night, but a minor victory will be won before Sonnen and Bisping even step into the cage.

Whoever gets booed more loudly on their way to the cage will know that they have done their job well over the last few years and, perhaps more importantly, will be viewed as the best villain the UFC has to offer.

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UFC on FOX: Chael Sonnen vs. Michael Bisping Head to Toe Breakdown

Mark Munoz’s road to UFC gold hit a serious pothole when he suffered an injury to his right elbow on Friday. As a result, “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” had to pull out of his UFC on FOX co-main event with Chael Sonnen. “The Gangster f…

Mark Munoz’s road to UFC gold hit a serious pothole when he suffered an injury to his right elbow on Friday.

As a result, “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” had to pull out of his UFC on FOX co-main event with Chael Sonnen. “The Gangster from Oregon” will now be taking on fellow trash talker Michael Bisping.

These two where rumored to coach opposite one another on season 14 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” however, Sonnen eventually had to be replaced by Jason “Mayhem” Miller when his suspension from the California State Athletic Commission prevented him from getting a corner man’s license.

Now, due to a last second injury, these two polarizing figures finally get to meet in the Octagon.

While Sonnen will without a doubt be the favorite heading into this fight, let’s take a look at the head to toe breakdown between these two top 10 middleweights.

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UFC News: Bisping Replaces Munoz in Top Contender Bout vs. Chael Sonnen

Dana White announced Michael “The Count” Bisping will replace Mark Munoz in the number one contender fight against Chael Sonnen at UFC on FOX 2, January 28, 2012.Mark Munoz has injured his elbow, forcing a change to be made to the UFC contender bout.Bi…

Dana White announced Michael “The Count” Bisping will replace Mark Munoz in the number one contender fight against Chael Sonnen at UFC on FOX 2, January 28, 2012.

Mark Munoz has injured his elbow, forcing a change to be made to the UFC contender bout.

Bisping was originally supposed to fight Demian Maia at the same event.

Earlier today, Dana White tweeted,

“Munoz is injured and out of the FOX fight! Now it’s Chael Sonnen vs Mike Bisping jan 28th and the winner will fight Anderson for the title.”

Michael Bisping is riding a 4-match win streak, the latest coming on December 3, against Jason “Mayhem” Miller. He went to the third round with Miller before Mayhem simply couldn’t take anymore abuse.

Bisping will look to do the same to Sonnen when they meet with a title shot on the line.

Bisping’s last loss came in Febuary 2010 when he lost by decision to Wanderlei Silva.

Sonnen and Bisping have a combined 48 professional wins.

Sonnen, 26-11-1, has compiled his wins with seven KO or TKOs, 4 submissions, and 15 decisions.

Bisping, 22-3, has won 14 matches by KO or TKO, four submissions, and four decisions.

This should be an interesting matchup between two experienced fighters with a lot on the line.

Chael Sonnen, who is never at a loss for words, was interviewed by USA Today shortly after hearing of the news. He was respectful with his comments and even praised Bisping.

USA Today asked Sonnen if he thought Bisping earned the right to fight for the title shot. His response follows:

“I’m a Bisping supporter. I think he has. I think he’s fought a lot of important matches.

I don’t know how tough the guys he fought were, how many ranked guys he had — I’m not terribly familiar with his record. But at the end of the day, you can say what you want about his opponents, he doesn’t pick his opponents. They pick his opponents and he goes in and he wins over and over again.

I think it’s really relevant, especially for the Bisping naysayers, to realize he’s fighting main-event fights. He’s carrying cards. He’s selling out arenas. In this industry, that’s huge. He’s done his part.

So I’m not on the anti-Bisping bandwagon. I never have been.”

The outspoken Sonnen, always seems to have something entertaining to say. His response to his thoughts on Bisping were nothing but respectful.

As it gets closer, it will be interesting to see what Sonnen and Bisping have to say.

Bisping, who always seems to stir up fans, will now showcase his skills in front of millions of people who will be viewing on FOX.

This card has four fights, which should draw more of an audience than the first FOX fight which was a lot of hype and only one fight.

This fight will have it all, including two experienced fighters who are not afraid to have their voices heard.

Sonnen was suspended when he tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone. He has fought once since returning to the UFC and submitted Brian Stann.

He finds himself one win away from a rematch with Anderson Silva.

Demian Maia awaits a replacement for his fight.

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UFC on Fox 2: Chael Sonnen Says He Supports Opponent Michael Bisping

Chael Sonnen gives new opponent Michael “The Count” Bisping full support and personal seal of approval.The two trash talking kings of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) are slated to lock horns at UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) on Fox 2 in less…

Chael Sonnen gives new opponent Michael “The Count” Bisping full support and personal seal of approval.

The two trash talking kings of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) are slated to lock horns at UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) on Fox 2 in less than a fortnight.

The winner of that matchup will be guaranteed a shot at Anderson Silva and his middleweight crown. Sonnen told USA Today:

I’m a Bisping supporter… I think he’s fought a lot of important matches.

I don’t know how tough the guys he fought were, how many ranked guys he had—I’m not terribly familiar with his record. But at the end of the day, you can say what you want about his opponents, he doesn’t pick his opponents. They pick his opponents and he goes in and he wins over and over again.

I think it’s really relevant, especially for the Bisping naysayers, to realize he’s fighting main-event fights. He’s carrying cards. He’s selling out arenas. In this industry, that’s huge. He’s done his part.

So I’m not on the anti-Bisping bandwagon. I never have been,”.

Mark “The Filipino Wrecking Machine” Munoz was originally scheduled to face Sonnen in the co-main event in Chicago, Illinois. He was, however, pulled from the show following an elbow injury sustained during training.

As a consequence, Bisping (22-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) was subsequently installed as Munoz’s replacement to contend with Sonnen.

During the interview, Sonnen (26-11-1 MMA, 5-4 UFC) constantly reiterated the fact that he was a staunch advocate of Bisping, but every now and again he’d take a little swipe at the Brit brawler.

One instance was a question concerning Bisping’s title shot credentials.

I don’t like the way Bisping talks. I don’t like the way a lot of these guys talk when it comes to Anderson. They all want to talk about their shot, their shot, their shot.

I don’t want a shot. I’ve never asked Dana White for a shot at the title. I want the title, there’s a tremendous difference between my mindset and everybody else’s.

[…] But again — I’m a supporter of Bisping. I’m a supporter of him getting his shot.

Sonnen also intimated that he only ever goes after the upper-echelon fighters—those assumed to be at the top of their game. However, once they’ve been knocked off their perch (this was mostly in reference to the Nogueira brothers and Wanderlei Silva) he more or less leaves them be.

Still, the Oregon native couldn’t refrain from taking a parting pot-shot at the middleweight champion Silva.

[…] That’s really where it started with Anderson, too. Anderson became this untouchable guy. I’ve got to walk around in the back at the UFC and watch fellow fighters ask him for his autograph, and it makes my stomach sick.

At this moment in time, Sonnen, a former NCAA Division-I (National Collegiate Athletic Association) standout, has kept things as civil as can be. That said, with less than two-weeks before his showdown with Bisping, things could change for the worse.

Or maybe, it could be another Brian Stann scenario—no trash talking whatsoever from either combatant, just a mutual respect—they’ll let their fighting do the talking.

UFC on Fox 2 is set for Jan. 28, 2012, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

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Munoz Out of UFC on Fox 2, Bisping in Against Chael Sonnen

Dana White has tweeted that Mark Munoz, who was set to fight Chael Sonnen in the co-main event at UFC on Fox 2 for the next contender spot at the Middleweight championship is injured and.

Dana White has tweeted that Mark Munoz, who was set to fight Chael Sonnen in the co-main event at UFC on Fox 2 for the next contender spot at the Middleweight championship is injured and off the card. Michael Bisping will now take Munoz’s place to fight Sonnen in 11 days. We’re not sure how good of news this is for Bisping who earned himself a victory over Jason Miller at the TUF14 Finale in early December but we hope he’s managed to keep himself in shape throughout the holidays.

Bisping seems to be pretty confident as he tweeted after the news broke:

BREAKING: Mark Munoz Injured, Bisping vs. Sonnen Now For #1 Contender Spot

(Pillow-fists > Toilet-brush-hair.)

Here you have it, folks, incontrovertible proof that The Great UFC Title Curse of 2011 has satiated its thirst for champions and is now moving on to any viable contender within sight. Dana White (via his Twitter) broke the news just a few minutes ago that Mark Munoz has suffered an unknown injury which has forced him to withdraw from his number one contender bout with Chael Sonnen, which was set to go down at the second UFC on FOX event in just 11 days. Taking his place will be none other than TUF 14 coach Michael Bisping.

Bisping, who most recently dominated opposing TUF 14 coach Jason “Mayhem” Miller back at the TUF 14 Finale in December, was originally scheduled to face Demian Maia at the same event, but has now catapulted himself into a marquee match-up against Sonnen for a crack at middleweight champ Anderson Silva. Maia has been left without an opponent as a result. Since dropping a unanimous decision to Wanderlei Silva at UFC 110, Bisping has collected four straight victories, including the aforementioned win over Jason Miller, a second round TKO of Jorge Rivera, and a pair of unanimous decisions over Dan Miller and Yoshihiro Akiyama.

Who you guys got for this one? Hint: Sonnen.

-Danga

(Pillow-fists > Toilet-brush-hair.)

Who you guys got for this one? Hint: Sonnen.

-Danga