UFC 134 Results: 5 Reasons Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Will Happen Next

It seems as if Anderson Silva is simply never challenged inside the Octagon.

Except for one night, in August of 2010 in Oakland, California, that all changed.

Chael Sonnen was 1:50 away from being the new UFC middleweight champion, and the one to dethrone Anderson Silva as the pound-for-pound king.

Unfortunately for Chael, he was caught in a triangle-armbar and was forced to submit.

Since that time, Chael has been out of action, dealing with legal problems, while Anderson has defended his middleweight title twice, making it look easy both times.

Anderson most recently defend his title Saturday night against Yushin Okami.

Chael is now set to return to the Octagon at UFC 136 against Brian Stann in a No. 1 contender match.

Here are five reasons why Anderson Silva will fight Chael Sonnen next.

Silva Has Nobody Else to Challenge Him

Who has given Silva a fight in the UFC aside from Sonnen?

Anyone? Nobody? Bueller?

That's right. Nobody has been able to do to Anderson Silva what Chael Sonnen did.

Silva could further cement his legacy as the greatest of all time by defeating, for a second time, the man who pushed him to his brink.

Brian Stann Has Trouble with Strong Wrestlers

The last strong wrestler that Brian Stann faced was Phil Davis at UFC 109.

Since Stann has dropped to middleweight, he has not faced anyone with the wrestling ability of Sonnen, or any real wrestlers for that matter.

He's fought a low level middleweight, a brawler, and a jiu-jitsu fighter.

He looked impressive in those three fights, but taking on a guy like Chael Sonnen is a whole different ballgame.

Chael Is Determined to Get Another Crack at Anderson

Chael is convinced that he is the middleweight champion.

Well, he's wrong, and he's got to know that.

He wants another shot at Anderson Silva to get the belt that he feels he rightfully deserves.

To paraphrase Chael, in what universe do you punch a guy 300 times, and he wraps his legs around your head for eight seconds and he's the champion?

Chael Sonnen Can Sell a Fight

From a financial standpoint, this fight would be huge.

Chael sold the first fight, and he was able to back up all his trash talk.

Not many guys can back up what they say.

Chael could, and he can and will do it again.

The Fans Want to See It

When does Dana not give the fans what they want?

You want to see Jake Shields take on GSP? Done.

You want to see Nick Diaz take on GSP? Done.

I'm sure there are more examples, but I can't think of any off-hand.

Dana always tries his best to give the fans what they want to see, and this fight is no different.

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