“That guy revolutionized sh*t-talking!” Joe Rogan hails praise of Chael Sonnen for paving the way for showmen in UFC

UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan, praises UFC legend, Chael Sonnen, on his trash talking skills in the early UFC days.

“That guy revolutionized sh*t-talking!” Joe Rogan hails praise of Chael Sonnen for paving the way for showmen in UFC

Joe Rogan on Chael Sonnen (Image via Imago/X)

UFC color commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan recently had some good words to say about Chael Sonnen. One of the most popular figures of the sport, Chael Sonnen was good at hyping a potential fight with this incredible ability that Joe Rogan pointed out. Here is what happened:

In one of the recent Joe Rogan Experience episodes, Rogan discussed Chael Sonnen‘s gift of sh*t talking before fights. Discussing it with Joey Diaz and Brendan Schaub, Joe Rogan said: 

Chael's good at talking sh*t. I mean that guy revolutionized sh*t talking in MMA. He was the guy. 'Anderson Silva Silva, you absolutely suck!'. Remember that? Everyone was like 'What?!' Anderson was the man. And Chael Sonnen standing in the middle of the octagon saying he sucks. Like it was incredible. He did it totally different.
Joe Rogan via JRE
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Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva faced each other at UFC 148. This was back in 2012 and the duo headlined the middleweight main event. Two minutes into the second round, Anderson Silva knocked down Chael Sonnen and won the fight.

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Chael Sonnen was famous for his exceptional trash-talking skills in MMA. He is often considered a pioneer of trash-talking in the UFC who set the stage for future fighters like Conor McGregor. Sonnen described trash-talking as an “absolute skill” in promotion, one that he utilized effectively to hype up fights and engage fans. Highlights of Sonnen’s witty trash talk against opponents still make their rounds on social media.

Chael Sonnen on Conor McGregor’s potential comeback

Chael Sonnen recently suggested that the UFC might not be scheduling Conor McGregor’s fights. McGregor’s prolonged inactivity has raised questions about his future bouts.

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Chael Sonnen on Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler for UFC 300 ( Image via X / Imago )

Sonnen hinted at a potential discord between the UFC and the Irish superstar. The former middleweight contender made quite the assumption regarding McGregor.

I believe Conor can't get a promoter to sign off. And whatever the reason, at some point you have to elect yourself the Mayor of 'Get the Hintsville'. Population: You.
Chael Sonnen via his YouTube channel

Conor McGregor has hinted at multiple matchups for a comeback over the past year. However, each time fans have been let down as his fights do not seem to be finalised. On New Year’s Eve, McGregor announced that he would fight Michael Chandler at International Fight Week. However, the latest discussions show McGregor targeting UFC 300 now. Meanwhile, UFC officials have not confirmed any of the bouts.

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