“Bad times don’t last, but bad guys do” – Chael P. Sonnen
Formerly fired guy for having done ALL OF THE DRUGS, Chael Sonnen has been keeping busy. He’s been hanging out with Jim Ross, doing commentary for low level MMA promotions and hosting a podcast. Any worries about him being hard up for money (Especially after he turned down a totally real offer from WWE) can be put to rest. Chael has teamed up with the world wide leader and will be providing analysis and fight breakdowns for ESPN. Here are some choice Chael Quotes. Surprisingly, none of them appear to have been used in pro wrestling promos.
“I love to break down fights,” Sonnen told The Associated Press. “I love to watch them. The fact that ESPN will allow me to do that on the air in a fancy suit and call it a job, it’s what I would be doing at home anyway”
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“I had stubbed my toe pretty bad,” Sonnen said. “I knew it, and I was willing just to take my medicine and go away. But when the phone call (from ESPN) came in, I was very quick to answer.”
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“I wouldn’t shy away from a topic, even if it’s one that brought me shame,” Sonnen said. “There are topics like that, and there are opponents I’m going to have to cover that have also embarrassed themselves, but that’s part of the sport, man. I cherish those moments.”
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“I am for clean sport,” Sonnen said. “The rules have changed during my career. The rules have changed during this year, which landed me in a tough spot because I didn’t change with them. But the reality is, the rules are good, and to have clean sport is good.
“There are times when you can turn to science and medicine, and that looks like a pretty seductive route. But if I had to choose one of the two, I would not choose the side that I was on. I would support the other side. We need clean sport, and we’ve got to follow the rules, and that’s it. I accept the consequences.”
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“I’ve considered trying out for the 2016 Olympic team in Greco-Roman wrestling,” Sonnen said. “My goals would be different. I would not make the team, but I think I could be one of the guys. I could be right in there, top four or five. Give me a good opportunity to train and be active and still be a part of something while my body is still holding up. But no, I’m done with competitive mixed martial arts.”
Chael is scheduled to make his on-screen debut this Friday for UFC 180 coverage. I wonder if he’ll work with Sage Steele, and if so, will he be able to refrain from being a weirdo and touching her hair.
