Oh, what a fight to remember! 👏
Silva vs. Sonnen 1 is hitting the UFC HOF. Check it out: #UFC300 [pic link](https://t.co/MaN0f0rqZk) – UFC, April 14, 2024.
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When Chael Sonnen first squared off against Anderson Silva, it was almost a fairy tale upset.
That UFC 117 clash? Pure gold in MMA history. It’s getting its rightful spot in the UFC Hall of Fame’s “Fight Wing” this summer.
Sonnen had the upper hand with his wrestling for most of the bout. But then, Silva pulled off a stunning triangle armbar. Snatched victory at 3:10 in Round 5, right there in Anaheim, California.
UFC’s big boss, Dana White, couldn’t stop talking about it. “The first fight between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen was incredible,” he said. Made Silva a household name and proved Sonnen could hang with the best. A five-round thriller that had it all.
The sequel? Not as edge-of-your-seat. Silva ended it quick, with a TKO in Round 2 at UFC 148.
Mark your calendars! The UFC Hall of Fame ceremony is June 27 at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas. Catch it live on UFC Fight Pass.