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There was no other way it could've ended. Even after Travis Browne's gutsy rally, even after Matt Brown's 29-second statement, even after the next step of Conor McGregor, the UFC's debut on FOX Sports 1 was always destined to end with Chael Sonnen -- the network star's hand wrapped around a mic, his mouth furiously waxing poetic about the next man in his sights.
Yes, Sonnen's brash callout of Wanderlei Silva provided a fitting finale to UFC Fight Night 26, capping off a wild night filled with fearless comebacks and more than a few barnburners. As always a flood of pro fighters had plenty to say about the action, but first a few old friends couldn't help but directly address "The American Gangster."
@sonnench don't run from me. Why are u asking for wand? Let's fight.
— Vitor Belfort (@vitorbelfort) August 18, 2013
@sonnench let's fight Why u are asking for wand , u have to fight me. Lets do it @danawhite @lorenzofertitta
— Vitor Belfort (@vitorbelfort) August 18, 2013
Since @vitorbelfort hasn't accepted our fight,I am sure that @danawhite can match me against @sonnench
— Lyoto Machida (@lyotomachidafw) August 18, 2013
Not bad Chael
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 18, 2013
Enough is enough... I want to fight @sonnench for the whole country of Brazil! Name a time, name a date and bring your face!
— Phil Davis (@PhilMrWonderful) August 18, 2013
WHAT!!! Chael jumps to a guillotine!
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) August 18, 2013
@sonnench is a beast. Who thought he would win by a sub!!! @ufc delivered big for the fans and @FOXSports1 RT
— Cung Le (@CungLe185) August 18, 2013
OMG Chael is out of control. Lol. #UFConFOXSports1
— Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) August 18, 2013
What the .......... :O
— Dylan Andrews (@dylanthevillian) August 18, 2013
Beautiful first rd guillotine by @sonnench earning him the victory over @ShogunRua @FOXSports1 #UFConFoxSports1 #mma #UFC
— Mark Bocek (@MarkBocek) August 18, 2013
@sonnench well done sir. Game plan game plan game plan always wins it
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) August 18, 2013
Lets all agree no one has better speeches then the American Gangster
— Daniel Straus (@DanielStraus) August 18, 2013
#sotn get your note pad out people @sonnench can create space and punch from top better than any! #UFCBoston @ufc congrats!
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) August 18, 2013
Unbelievable
— Cosmo Alexandre (@CosmoAlexandre) August 18, 2013
Notch another one up for @sonnench, Chael Sonnen is a pioneer for us Northwest fighters #respect
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) August 18, 2013
Chael looked great!
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) August 18, 2013
The American Gangster
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) August 18, 2013
Give @sonnench his dream fight with @wandfc now!!! @ufc @danawhite #vegas who agrees?
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) August 18, 2013
Wow!!!!! Amazing work @sonnench
— michael (@bisping) August 18, 2013
A can I get a hewl'yeah!!! Move of the fight: No Arm Guillotine by the man the myth @sonnench Great Job ! #TeamDarkside
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) August 18, 2013
Hell yeah @sonnench !!! Great fight #Gangster #UFCFightNight @ufc
— Chris Leben (@cripplerufc) August 18, 2013
man chael got alot better
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) August 18, 2013
Fucking Gangsta!!! @sonnench #UFCFightNight
— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) August 18, 2013
THAT right thurrrr...was the best performance of @sonnench's career! Wow! Shogun is a true legend. #ufc #The1IsHere
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 18, 2013
"@BjjJp: @BrianStann Nobody respects Chael's underrated submission game" hahaha I do ;)
— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) August 18, 2013
BROWNE TOPPLES OVEREEM
Reem should have known "Crane Kick" done right no can defend
— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) August 18, 2013
Browne is tough! Not too many people on the planet could survive that barrage from Overeem. That's a big strong dude to have beating on ya!
— Chris Clements (@menaceclements) August 18, 2013
Travis Brown was trying to KILL him. Those hammer fists were just straight up disrespectful. #UFConFOXSports1
— Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) August 18, 2013
You think A-Rod and Alistair shop at the same grocery store?
— Jackson's MMA (@JacksonsMMA) August 18, 2013
Great job by the ref in the Browne / Overeem fight . Browne was covering up , properly defending himself ! #UFCFightNight
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) August 18, 2013
HELL YEAH! @travisbrowneMMA #Heart #Tenacity PURE HARD WORK @ElevateABQ @PHWboss1 #PHW
— Carlos Condit (@CarlosCondit) August 18, 2013
If you notice Reem stands very square...his fists & shoulders are often neutral so he can clinch.that brings your chin more fwd than normal
— Brian Rogers (@BRogthePredator) August 18, 2013
Gassed in 2:38 that was a record!!
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) August 18, 2013
Congrats Travis Brown!! @mmacoachwink you guys did well
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 18, 2013
OMG!!!!!!
— Daniel Straus (@DanielStraus) August 18, 2013
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes im doing my happy dance yes yes yes yes yes ooooooyeaaaaaa @travisbrowneMMA #jesus
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) August 18, 2013
Overseen aint playing tonight but that knee was illegal as shit
— Scott jorgensen (@Scottjorgensen) August 18, 2013
Travis Browne just showed ridiculous heart! Oh. My. Damn!! KO! #ufc #The1IsHere #NeverSayDie
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 18, 2013
I havent had chills from a win for a long time!!! So stoked for @travisbrowneMMA ! ! !
— Bubba McDaniel (@BubbaTheMenace) August 18, 2013
How many times Overeem gotta disrespect 260+ pound trained killers? #UFConFOXSports1
— Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) August 18, 2013
@BrianStann I thought so too, but didnt matter in the end!
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) August 18, 2013
Way to do it @travisbrownemma! Weathered the initial brutal body attack from overeem then landed a beautiful front kick to get the ko!!
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) August 18, 2013
Holy shit ! Congrats @travisbrowneMMA all heart baby!!!!
— joey beltran (@mexicutioner760) August 18, 2013
Well played @travisbrowneMMA well played! Ur a bearded wonder! Congrats!
— Eddie Wineland (@EddieWineland) August 18, 2013
❤❤❤I LOVE YOU @travisbrowneMMA ❤❤❤😂😂😂
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) August 18, 2013
I vote @travisbrowneMMA for #1 contender. Enough said.
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) August 18, 2013
FABER PERSEVERES
Win or lose the world will know who Yuri Alcantara is after that first few mins
— Chris Clements (@menaceclements) August 18, 2013
Hell ya! @UrijahFaber gets it done like a complete stud! Way to go brotha #UFCFightNight #BostonCreamPie
— Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) August 18, 2013
@UrijahFaber Love you!!
— Chan Sung Jung (@KoreanZombieMMA) August 18, 2013
I think luri just pissed urijah off by taking him down and nearly submitting him in the first. Awesome fight by faber! 30-27
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) August 18, 2013
Nice job @UrijahFaber! Much luv Mijo! #TeamAlphaMale
— Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) August 18, 2013
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 18, 2013
Solid ass whoopin doled out there by Urijah Faber. Good shit. #UFConFOXSports1
— Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) August 18, 2013
MATT BROWN DOESN'T PLAY AROUND
Holy shit @IamTheImmortal what the hell?!?!?! Holy Fuck, in a really good way!!! #UFCFightNight
— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) August 18, 2013
Wow brown again shows he belongs! We need to get this guy a top 5 opponent.
— Jamie Varner (@jamievarner) August 18, 2013
Good god. #UFConFOXSports1
— Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) August 18, 2013
Haha that's what's up @IamTheImmortal dammmmmmnnn son !!!!
— Dylan Andrews (@dylanthevillian) August 18, 2013
Matt brown deserves a title shot for sure... But him vs Carlos confit would be an amazing fight.
— michael (@bisping) August 18, 2013
Oh damn
— Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) August 18, 2013
Beard beats mullet every time!!!
— Tim Boetsch (@TimBoetsch) August 18, 2013
Holy hell @IamTheImmortal Great win!
— Eddie Wineland (@EddieWineland) August 18, 2013
Matt Brown is definitely making a case for a title fight at welterweight!
— Aaron Riley (@aaronrileymma) August 18, 2013
It's official. #MattBrown is a force to be reckoned with. Looks like a juggernaut. Wow! #contender #The1IsHere #ufc
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 18, 2013
I bet you Matt Brown ain't handing out fucking high fives like he need extra followers on twitter and shit #UFCFightNight
— Mackens Semerzier (@MackDaMenaceMMA) August 18, 2013
HOWARD VS. HALL, OR, HIGH FIVES FOR EVERYONE
HORRIBLE!!!!!!! The high 5 fight of the night WTF
— Dana White (@danawhite) August 18, 2013
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) August 18, 2013
Uriah Hall biggest TUF bust since Philipe Nover???
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) August 18, 2013
I do feel bad for urijah hall. I met him and he was a really nice guy. Very talented, sure he'll bounce back.
— michael (@bisping) August 18, 2013
I will always shake/hug my opponent after a fight, but I'll never I repeat never do that while I'm laying down. #HallVsHoward #EyeContact
— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) August 18, 2013
Lmao man doomsday had some very bad intentions on that last bomb he threw.
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) August 18, 2013
I've seen less high fives in a game of patty cake #hallvshoward #UFCFightNight
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) August 18, 2013
I think they just kissed #UFCFightNight
— Junior Hernandez (@86_JRHernandez) August 18, 2013
Thanks Boston all my friends family fans we did it Boston strong !!!!!! #botonstrong
— JohnDoomsdayHoward (@JohnDoomsday) August 18, 2013
JOHNSON ROUTES LAUZON
Wow I didn't know Michael Johnson was that good!
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) August 18, 2013
If this Michael Johnson shows up for all his fights he will be hard to stop!!! @FollowTheMenace
— isaac vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) August 18, 2013
Wow that didn't look like the guy I fought last year. I wonder if he was injured or just over trained? Either way Johnson looked great!
— Jamie Varner (@jamievarner) August 18, 2013
Think I gonna drop to lightweight & fight Micheal Johnson for our nickname. We're both "The Menace" but I had it first. Winner keeps it!
— Chris Clements (@menaceclements) August 18, 2013
I'm incredibly proud of I've of my best friends @followthemenace absolutely amazing display. Love ya bro #UFCFightNight
— Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) August 18, 2013
BLACKZILIANS ON FIRE!!! LETS GO LETS GO!!!
— Abel Trujillo (@AbelTrujillo1) August 18, 2013
@FollowTheMenace I would love a fight with the menace, he did a great job tonight against a tough opponent!
— STORMIN NORMAN PARKE (@norman_parke) August 18, 2013
BANTAMWEIGHT BRAWL
HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Dana White (@danawhite) August 17, 2013
Ol picket is hard to KO. I know.
— Scott jorgensen (@Scottjorgensen) August 17, 2013
Holy shit...this fight.... Pickett got a chin!!
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) August 17, 2013
Lets change the hash tag #UFCFightNight to #UFCStreetFight This fight is crazy!
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) August 17, 2013
The accuracy of #MichaelMcDonald is extremely impressive. Efficient & technical counters. Pickett needs to feint & put combos together.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 17, 2013
The head of @One_Punch is like punching a coconut! Great recovery!!
— Eddie Wineland (@EddieWineland) August 17, 2013
Mcdonald has some sharp striking. If he pushes hard he will finish.
— Tim Boetsch (@TimBoetsch) August 17, 2013
I'm pretty impressed w/ the way McDonald finished! Nice transitions! #Gotjits ???
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) August 17, 2013
Fuck. That was slick from McDonald. Have to respect that
— Tom Kong Watson (@TomKongWatson) August 17, 2013
Guted for @One_Punch unlucky mate! Next time. Great performance by McDonald. Great fight by both guys
— michael (@bisping) August 17, 2013
@One_Punch you are 1 tough dude!!
— STORMIN NORMAN PARKE (@norman_parke) August 17, 2013
How tough is Brad Pickett?!?!!
— Dana White (@danawhite) August 17, 2013
What's with Canadian McDonalds and Backne??
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) August 17, 2013
Feel short but couldn't have lost to a nicer kid @MaydayMcDonald wish you all the best in your future 👆👊
— Brad Pickett (@One_Punch) August 18, 2013
Just wanted to say thanks to @danawhite and the @ufc for the opportunity to help launch a network! @FOXSports1 hope it helped, boss.
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) August 18, 2013
RISE OF THE IRISH
@TheNotoriousMMA is now officially one of my fav fighters to watch, couldn't look away the whole fight
— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) August 18, 2013
McGregor is putting on a clinic on how to utilize all the weapons of a #southpaw Beautiful to watch out there against a tough Holloway #ufc
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 17, 2013
McGregor is tough. He uses all of his tools well. Max is very tough too. That wasn't an easy fight
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 17, 2013
Just because dana takes you for a ride in his Ferrari does not make you the next best thing. The guy is talented very but hype is just hype.
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) August 17, 2013
OMG bro the Conor McGregor man love is out of control right now.
— Marcelino Evil (@KCBanditMMA) August 17, 2013
Coner McGregor is a karate styled Diaz Brother #UFCFightNight
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) August 17, 2013
Several different takedowns hit by McGregor to compliment his gr8 striking, impressive, Holloway is a tough guy too
— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) August 17, 2013
All that hype after one fight .. I win 3 UFC straight n get no love 😔😔😔lol
— FranCisco Rivera (@CiscoRiveraUFC) August 17, 2013
Congrats to Connor on a nice win, @BlessedMMA keep you head up brother! On to the next!
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) August 17, 2013
@TheNotoriousMMA great performance I hope you get to fight @DiegoBrandaoMMA
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) August 17, 2013
Conor McGregor has some type of knee injury and Holloway possible broken foot.
— Dana White (@danawhite) August 17, 2013
This happened after the first kick of my fight! It hurts lol @ufc pic.twitter.com/JL6jLkOGDQ
— Jerome-Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) August 18, 2013
I came for the finish. Anything else is a loss to me.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) August 18, 2013
SCREAMIN' SILER
#UFCFightNight26 @Stevesiler KO OF THE NIGHT!!!!!!
— Court McGee (@Court_McGee) August 17, 2013
Wow!!!! Great KO and great fight for my man @Stevesiler ! Congrats guys @Pit_Master
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) August 17, 2013
Damn! @Stevesiler looking like a killer!! Congrats bro! #PitOhana
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) August 17, 2013
Fuck!!! :( #UFCFightNight
— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) August 17, 2013
Great work by siler but feel for brown. Shame for the guy.
— michael (@bisping) August 17, 2013
he looked pretty super to me @Stevesiler #UFCFightNight 26
— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) August 17, 2013
BRANDAO SURVIVES
Lets go @DiegoBrandaoMMA love this guy!!! Seriously has the ability to be champ one day!
— michael (@bisping) August 17, 2013
People who criticize Diegos conditioning need to take into account how hard and vicious he was fighting in the first, that would exhaust ne1
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) August 17, 2013
@DiegoBrandaoMMA congratulations, my brother!!! 👍👍👊👊❤
— Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) August 17, 2013
@DiegoBrandaoMMA what did you tell me a couple months back f*** wrestling. Wrestling won you that fight. #goodjobbro
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) August 17, 2013
Want thanks you all my fans for support #TEAMBRANDAO #ufcnocombate #Brasil
— Diego Brandao (@DiegoBrandaoMMA) August 17, 2013
@DiegoBrandaoMMA you're amazing bro. You're the next champ!
— Erik Goyito Perez (@Goyito_Perez) August 18, 2013
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