Silva vs. Sonnen 2: Why Bad Blood Is Selling This Fight

One of the most anticipated fights in UFC history is set to take place July 7th. Unless you've been living under a rock, you will understand that I am referring to the second fight between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen.

There is something distinctly different about the fight between these two men this time around.  The trash talk.

There is legitimate bad blood between these two fighters. You know it, I know and it, and you better believe Anderson Silva knows it.

Chael Sonnen has, for the better part of two years, been poking the sleeping bear so to speak. Eventually the bear will wake up and the consequences will be dire.

Silva has heard enough out of Sonnen for two lifetimes. Sonnen has insulted him from every possible angle: his wife and kids, his training partners and gym, his country of Brazil.

Sonnen's constant jabs have made Silva very angry. This can lead to one of two outcomes. We will either see the Anderson Silva who is fired up and controlled—that is, the Silva who decimated Vitor Belfort with the front kick—or we will see an emotional Silva who comes out and doesn't fight smart. It is widely known that if you fight angry, you have a very high chance of making a mistake. If Silva makes a mistake in this fight, it could lead to a repeat of their first fight.

Whatever the outcome, I'm looking forward to the fight between these two with great anticipation. The fans will finally get to see who backs up their trash talk. Will it be the Gangster from West Linn or the greatest fighter in the world? Their blood is boiling and they are ready to go. As soon as the cage door closes, we will know who the true champion really is.

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