Sonnen Offers to step in to face Shogun at UFC 161

Chael Sonnen wants to replace Nogueria and fight Shogun

by Jack Broadey @J3cK_b

Chael Sonnen has history, he has history with Brazilian's. He has history offering to step in to fight at late notice. Recently he has stepped in on last minute notice to fight Michael Bisping. He also tried to step in at the last minute to fight Jon Jones and in doing so earned himself the chance to coach on The Ultimate Fighter season 17 and a title shot.

Now after Antônio Rogério Nogueira had to pull out of his fight with Shogun Rua due to an undisclosed injury at UFC 161, Sonnen is up to the old tricks again. Sonnen took the media by storm in his efforts to promote his two title fights with Anderson Silva. He has noted rivalry with the majority of the Brazilian roster and was expected to face Wanderlei Silva in the near future.

Sonnen took to his twitter to leave the following message for Shogun Rua making it clear he is the ultimate company man.

"@sonnench: @ShogunRua I HEAR BRAZILIAN
CHICKEN IS OFF THE MENU. AMERICAN GANGSTER IS STILL AVAILABLE IF YOU WANT TO SEND YOUR WAITRESS OVER."