It's all or nothing for Sonnen in this unexpected trilogy fight against Silva.
Considered one of the greatest rivalries in MMA history, Sonnen and Silva fought twice in the Octagon with Silva retaining his UFC Middleweight title both times - nearly losing the belt in their first fight in 2010 and then making quick work of Sonnen by TKO in 2012. 12 years later, they will run it back in the boxing ring of all places.
Wholesome out of the ring, Sonnen and Silva will turn on the metaphorical kill switch, come fight night. The boxing ruleset, the timing, and even the location of the event could have worked far better for the recently unretired Sonnen, but the former UFC title challenger isn't making any excuses before going into enemy territory with Silva.
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