According to Chael Sonnen , his new fight against Vitor Belfort at UFC 175 will have massive stakes in the middleweight division – even though the fight will take place at light heavyweight. Earlier today, news broke that Wanderlei Silva (35-12-1 MMA, 5-7 UFC) will not fight Sonnen (28-14-1 MMA, 7-6 UFC) at UFC 175 in July. Belfort (24-10 MMA, 13-6 UFC) will take his place. On Wednesday night, Sonnen offered up his understanding of why Silva no longer is in the fight on “UFC Tonight” on FOX Sports 1. According to Sonnen, the Nevada State Athletic Commission tried to get to Silva for a random drug test – which Silva wouldn’t submit to.
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Chael Sonnen says UFC 175 bout with Vitor Belfort a No. 1 contenders fight – MMA Junkie