Ep 2. Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen UFC 117

In this episode of Best of Anderson Silva, we take a look at one of the most iconic and highly-anticipated fights in UFC history: Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen at UFC 117.

The buildup to this fight was intense, with Sonnen relentlessly trash-talking Silva in the lead-up to the bout. Many fans and pundits believed Sonnen had the skills to dethrone Silva, who had been undefeated in the UFC for over four years at that point.

In the first round, Sonnen showed off his wrestling skills, taking Silva down early and controlling him for most of the round. Silva attempted a few submission holds, but Sonnen managed to escape each time and keep the pressure on. By the end of the round, it seemed to many watching that Sonnen was well on his way to a dominant victory.

The second round started off much the same way, with Sonnen continuing to take Silva down and control him on the ground. However, Silva managed to land a few strikes from the bottom and began to show signs of life. As the round progressed, Silva's striking and overall movement improved, and he started to land some significant strikes on Sonnen.

In the third round, with Sonnen still leading on the scorecards, Silva came out with a renewed sense of purpose. He landed several strikes early on, and then, as Sonnen attempted to take him down once again, he caught the challenger in a triangle choke. After holding on for several tense moments, Silva locked in the submission and forced Sonnen to tap out, retaining his UFC Middleweight Championship in stunning fashion.

This fight has gone down in history as one of the greatest comebacks in UFC history, and is often cited as the moment when Anderson Silva cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of all time. This episode of Best of Anderson Silva takes a closer look at this unforgettable bout, with insights from both fighters and UFC experts, and a deep dive into the strategies and techniques each fighter employed.