Chael Sonnen is a black eye to MMA

Chael Sonnon was once viewed as the anti-Anderson Silva.  He was the cocky American that was here to save the day.  The only fighter in the world with the proper pedigree that could finally end the run of the world beater.

In basketball the ball never lies.  While decisions often go awry, the come from behind and absolutely idiotic triangle that finished Chael Sonnen is getting sweeter and sweeter as time goes on.

After popping for performance enhancers at the completion of said fight, the ever-talking Sonnen appealed and won (well, sort of).  Although he was able to get six months dropped from his suspension his latest legal romp is not just stupid, it is embarrassing for the UFC, MMA, and all associated parties.

Last week Sonnon co-hosted ESPN’s MMA Live and was as colorful as ever.  Chael pretty much called Wanderlei Silva the UFC’s worst fighter and that viewers should avoid other MMA events because they were going to be a waste of time (paraphrasing of course).

At this point in his career Chael is quickly becoming something he should be desperately trying to avoid.  In a push to hype fights he has went from super hero to political D’bag practically overnight.

This time around Sonnen may have bitten off more than his motor-mouth can chew.

He has plead guilty to money laundering in an occupation in which he does in his off time.  Playing real estate tycoon may have been fun, but it indeed could be the nail in his UFC coffin.

If the UFC wants to avoid the negative press and stay on track to becoming main stream then they need to protect themselves and show why they are the best organization in the world.

They are world class MMA and will not put up with frivelous antics by even great fighters.

This is also up at MMAOpinion.com