Anderson Silva is Hurt, Chael Sonnen Has an Opinion. Lather, Rinse, Repeat.

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In a recent conversation with Paul Lazenby, Chael Sonnen took a moment to reflect on his best friend’s (read: Anderson Silva) injury prior to UFC 134, on that he supposedly was taking anti-inflammatories to alleviate. Sonnen has taken offense with the issue and much to the surprise of, literally, no one, Sonnen had to say something about it.

“I don’t think that treatment for Anderson’s problems is prohibited by the UFC, even right before a match. Some medications are limited, as you know, but Anderson is in a state of medical legitimacy because I don’t think that Midol is prohibited, nor are chocolate or Gerard Butler movies. I have never personally had to deal with his sort of condition, but I feel for him and I really want to see what his top fighting form actually is, since we apparently haven’t seen it yet. I can’t remember the last time that he didn’t say he was hurt for a match, and it’s starting to alienate the fight fans. So he should take care of himself when he’s suffering, or else the public will be stuck with the same unengaging fights and lackluster victories until he either dies or finally hits menopause.”

Sonnen returns to the Octagon on October 8th at UFC 136 against Brian Stann.

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