MMA Nation - UFC 136 Results: Post Fight News, Gate, Attendance, Injuries, Suspensions, Drug Test Results And Morehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/33343/mma-icon.png2011-10-25T06:14:40-07:00http://mma.sbnation.com/rss/stream/22428292011-10-25T06:14:40-07:002011-10-25T06:14:40-07:00VIDEO: Chael Sonnen Suggests Anderson Silva Dress Like A Chicken For Halloween
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<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen" class="sbn-auto-link">Chael Sonnen</a> was a guest on ESPN's <em>MMA Live </em>and he took the opportunity to disrespect UFC middleweight champion <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122568/anderson-silva" class="sbn-auto-link">Anderson Silva</a> in a number of creative ways. Hosts Jon Anik and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122529/kenny-florian" class="sbn-auto-link">Kenny Florian</a> enjoyed Sonnen's outspoken antics.</p>
<p>Sonnen most recently defeated <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128666/brian-stann" class="sbn-auto-link">Brian Stann</a> by submission at <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 136</a>. After the bout he challenged Silva to a variation of the old 'loser leaves town' match, claiming that if he won their rematch Silva would have to leave the division and that if Silva won he, Sonnen, would leave the UFC.</p>
<p>In classic Sonnen fashion, he declared the offer to have 'expired' within a week of making it.</p>
<p>Silva's camp, as represented by his manager Ed Soares, has been consistently skeptical of giving Sonnen a rematch, They claim Silva will only fight four more times before retiring and that they hate to 'waste' one or more of those bouts with a rematch. Soares also complained about a rematch with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122555/dan-henderson" class="sbn-auto-link">Dan Henderson</a> quite possibly being one of Silva's final four.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/25/2512663/video-chael-sonnen-suggests-anderson-silva-dress-like-a-chicken-forNate Wilcox2011-10-11T10:02:47-07:002011-10-11T10:02:47-07:00UFC 136 Ratings: 'UFC Prelims' Draws 1 Million Viewers On Spike TV, Lowest In Series History
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<p>Saturday was not a good night for mixed martial arts broadcast ratings, to put it lightly. On the same night <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/11/2483640/bellator-53-ratings-saunders-lima-mma-news/in/2232668">Bellator hit a record low</a> with <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/84508/bellator-53" class="sbn-auto-link">Bellator 53</a>, the UFC garned its own record-low ratings, drawing just 1 million viewers for the Spike TV televised 'UFC Prelims' special. According to official figures from Spike executives, the hour-long broadcast scored a meager 0.8 household rating, with a 1.0 rating among men ages 18-49 and a 1.24 rating among men ages 18-34.</p>
<p>Not helping the numbers was the fact that each aired undercard fight went to a relatively uneventful judge's decision. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122902/anthony-pettis" class="sbn-auto-link">Anthony "Showtime" Pettis</a> claimed a narrow split decision win over <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122545/jeremy-stephens" class="sbn-auto-link">Jeremy "Lil' Heathen" Stephens</a>, and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122560/demian-maia" class="sbn-auto-link">Demian Maia</a> dominated <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122566/jorge-santiago" class="sbn-auto-link">Jorge Santiago</a> over 15 minutes to earn the unanimous nod.</p>
<p>The numbers were a sharp drop from the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/78201/ufc-135-jones-vs-rampage" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 135</a> 'UFC Prelims' special in September, which garnered over 1.6 million viewers, for the third-best showing in series history. </p>
<p>'UFC Prelims' ratings on Spike TV (via <a target="_blank" href="http://mmajunkie.com/news/25631/ufc-136-ufc-prelims-ratings-spike-tv-special-draws-series-low-1-million-viewers.mma">MMA Junkie</a>):</p>
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<p>1) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/65690/ufc-126-silva-vs-belfort" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 126</a> (February 2011): 2 million viewers<br>2) UFC 109 (February 2010): 1.7 million<br>3) UFC 135 (September 2011): 1.6 million<br>3) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/73882/ufc-131-carwin-vs-dos-santos" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 131</a> (June 2011): 1.6 million<br>3) UFC 114 (May 2010): 1.6 million<br>6) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/71389/ufc-129-st-pierre-vs-shields" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 129</a> (April 2010): 1.5 million<br>6) UFC 108 (January 2010): 1.5 million<br>6) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/62029/ufc-121-lesnar-vs-velasquez" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 121</a> (October 2010): 1.5 million<br>6) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/62039/ufc-123-jackson-vs-machida" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 123</a> (November 2010): 1.5 million<br>10) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/74507/ufc-133-evans-vs-ortiz" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 133</a> (August 2011): 1.4 million<br>10) UFC 104 (October 2009): 1.4 million<br>10) UFC 103 (September 2009): 1.4 million<br>13) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/71387/ufc-134-rio" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 134</a> (August 2011): 1.3 million<br>13) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/71443/ufc-130-rampage-vs-hamill" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 130</a> (May 2011): 1.3 million<br>13) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/71095/ufc-128-shogun-vs-jones" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 128</a> (March 2011): 1.3 million<br>13) UFC 119 (September 2010): 1.3 million<br>13) UFC 116 (July 2010): 1.3 million<br>13) UFC 115 (June 2010): 1.3 million<br>13) UFC 106 (November 2009): 1.3 million<br>20) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/74404/ufc-132-cruz-vs-faber-2" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 132</a> (July 2011): 1.2 million<br>20) UFC 111 (March 2010): 1.2 million<br>22) UFC 118 (August 2010): 1.1 million<br>23) <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 136</a> (October 2011): 1 million</p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/11/2483566/ufc-136-ratings-spike-prelims-pettis-maia-stephensShaun Al-Shatti2011-10-10T14:46:40-07:002011-10-10T14:46:40-07:00UFC 136 Medical Suspensions: Gray Maynard Tops Five-Fighter List With 60-Days
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<p>As expected, the list of official medical suspensions for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii">UFC 136</a> was released by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on Monday. In total, five fighters were among those suspended, including lightweight headliners <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122527/frankie-edgar">Frankie Edgar</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122537/gray-maynard">Gray Maynard</a>. <a href="http://mmajunkie.com/news/25623/ufc-136-medical-suspensions-go-to-five-fighters-maynard-gets-longest-with-60-days.mma" target="_blank">MMA Junkie</a> first reported the news.</p>
<p>Lightweight challenger Maynard received the steepest penalty, being suspended for 60 days as a result of damage inflicted in his failed shot at the UFC title. Edgar, on the other hand, received a slightly reduced 45-day suspension for his work.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122477/leonard-garcia">Leonard Garcia</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/131806/mike-massenzio">Mike Massenzio</a> were handed similar 45-day suspensions due to undisclosed injuries. Undercard participant Eric Schafer rounded out the group with a 30-day suspension.</p>
<p>Official fighter suspensions from UFC 136:</p>
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<p>Frankie Edgar: Suspended until Nov. 23<br>Gray Maynard: Suspended until Dec. 8<br>Leonard Garcia: Suspended until Nov. 23<br>Eric Schafer: Suspended until Nov. 8<br>Mike Massenzio: Suspended until Nov. 23</p>
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<p>According to reports from <a href="http://mmajunkie.com/news/25623/ufc-136-medical-suspensions-go-to-five-fighters-maynard-gets-longest-with-60-days.mma" target="_blank">MMA Junkie</a>, the usual fighter payroll will not be released per Texas state commission guidelines. </p>
<p>UFC 136 was held October 8th at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/10/2481862/ufc-136-medical-suspensions-gray-maynard-tops-five-fighter-list-withShaun Al-Shatti2011-10-10T13:01:53-07:002011-10-10T13:01:53-07:00Kenny Florian Denies Retirement, Plans To 'Take Some Time' Off
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<p>In the aftermath of UFC 136, featherweight contender Kenny Florian has announced his intention to take some time off.</p> <p>Retirement isn't in the cards for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122529/kenny-florian">Kenny Florian</a> just yet, though it could come sooner rather than later.</p>
<p>Following a five-round defeat against UFC featherweight champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122473/jose-aldo">Jose Aldo</a> at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii">UFC 136</a> in Houston, Texas -- Florian's third loss in as many title shots -- the 35-year-old perennial contender was rumored to be considering calling it a career. Despite appearing visibly despondent at the post-fight press conference, Florian was noncommittal about his status until Monday afternoon, when he released this statement via Authentic Sports Management (transcribed by <a href="http://mmajunkie.com/news/25621/after-ufc-136-loss-kenny-florian-undecided-on-fighting-future-taking-some-time-off.mma" target="_blank">MMA Junkie</a>).</p>
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<p>"First, I'd like to thank Jose Aldo for giving me the opportunity to compete for the featherweight title last Saturday," Florian stated. "I gave the fight my all, but Jose won that night. I would also like to thank the UFC, Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta for their continued support.</p>
<p>"I am passionate about mixed martial arts, and I love being involved in this sport. It is incredible to see how much MMA has grown and that, today, there are millions of people who enjoy the UFC as much as I do.</p>
<p>"Second, everyone is asking what is next for me. The only response I can give right now is that I'm going to take some time. I want to rest, spend some time with my family and friends, and then evaluate all of my options. I'll speak with Dana, and my manager, Glenn Robinson, and we will figure out my next move. When I make that decision, my fans will be the first to know. One way or another, you haven't seen the last of Ken-Flo!"</p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/10/2481642/kenny-florian-retirement-ufc-136-mma-newsShaun Al-Shatti2011-10-10T12:12:38-07:002011-10-10T12:12:38-07:00UFC 136: Can Sport Without Spectacle Sell? Ask Frankie Edgar And Chael Sonnen
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<p>Does the relatively flat fan response to Frankie Edgar's incredible fight at UFC 136 and the frenzy for Chael Sonnen's schtick mean spectacle has triumphed over sport?</p> <p>In the last three weeks we've seen four UFC championship belts put on the line. By definition eight of the world's greatest martial artists, most skilled, most dedicated athletes competed with one another in those bouts. And the product delivered too. Champs <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122514/jon-jones" class="sbn-auto-link">Jon Jones</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/127865/dominick-cruz" class="sbn-auto-link">Dominick Cruz</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122473/jose-aldo" class="sbn-auto-link">Jose Aldo</a> and Frankie Edgar all confirmed their standing at the top of their divisions and at the top of the sport by beating dangerous opponents in good fights. </p>
<p>You'd think we'd be reveling in the after-glow of one of the most exciting months in UFC history. Fans should be in a frenzy, buzzing about which champ is the best pound-for-pound fighter on Earth, reliving the high light moments of the fights, talking about who could possibly beat these guys.</p>
<p>Instead we've got a big flat "meh."</p>
<p>A lot of us obsessed MMA fans just don't understand. I mean, I can see why fans haven't warmed to the somewhat eccentric Jon Jones, a man whose preternatural talent is almost as off-putting as his not quite convincing nice guy persona.Sure Dominick Cruz' point-fighting style offends purists who live on the raw carnage of cage fighting and Jose Aldo has yet to put on his best performance for UFC fans, but Frankie Edgar?</p>
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<p align="center"><a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/9/2478333/ufc-136-results-frankie-edgar-stamps-his-ticket-into-immortality"><b>Frankie Edgar Stamps His Ticket Into Immortality</b></a></p>
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<p>How in the hell can fans not care about UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar now that he's put on two of the most epic, most amazing, most legendary performances MMA has ever seen? </p>
<p>Edgar came into <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 136</a> against a bigger, stronger fighter with a better technical wrestling pedigree in Gray Maynard. Worse, Maynard had already beaten Edgar once and beaten the crap out of him in their second bout (which Edgar was lucky to escape with a tie). Maynard had all the confidence in the world going into Saturday's fight and proceeded to show why in a first round that saw him do everything but take Edgar by the ankles and use his head to mop the Octagon floor clean of blood, sweat and tears. </p>
<p>But Gray just couldn't finish the plucky lad from New Jersey in that first round and from there it was all over. Maynard faded with each succeeding round and Edgar just got tougher. When he finally finished Maynard there were no questions left as to which fighter is the better man.</p>
<p>And yet online in the post-fight buzz, Edgar's feat gets a shrug and the conversation turns to the WWE style antics of one <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122570/chael-sonnen" class="sbn-auto-link">Chael Sonnen</a>, an undercard fighter at UFC 136.</p>
<p>Sonnen, a convicted felon who just came off a year's suspension for failing a drug test, riveted fans on Saturday. Not so much with his flawless performance in a submission win over the dangerous <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/128666/brian-stann" class="sbn-auto-link">Brian Stann</a>. Nah, most fans don't seem to appreciate the way Sonnen incorporated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu into his Olympic-level wrestling game. No one's really hyped about the way Sonnen's improved grappling game put him in position to not just dominate Stann on the ground, but finish him in short order. </p>
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<p align="center"><a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/8/2478157/ufc-136-fight-results-chael-sonnen-and-the-best-interview-in-ufc"><b>Chael Sonnen And The Best Interview In UFC History</b></a></p>
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<p>No, instead everyone is lathering because Sonnen whipped out one of the most tired cliches of pro wrestling and challenged UFC middleweight champ <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122568/anderson-silva" class="sbn-auto-link">Anderson Silva</a> to a "loser leaves town match." Really.</p>
<p>Let me quote<a target="_blank" href="http://mmapayout.com/2011/10/ufc-136-payout-perspective/"> MMA Payout</a> on Sonnen's antics:</p>
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<p>But what was more interesting than the fight was the post-fight interview. Short, brief and concise. Sonnen challenged Anderson Silva (who was in attendance and sitting next to Charles Barkley) to a loser leaves match (Silva leaves division or Sonnen leaves the UFC). A textbook pro wrestling promo: 1) Insult opponent, 2) challenge said opponent to a fight, 3) state when the fight is happening, 4) state stipulations and 5) leave.</p>
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<p>And how does the site of record for the MMA business see Sonnen's gimmick going over with fans? Like gangbusters of course:</p>
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<p>Sonnen vs. Silva - Super Bowl Weekend. The event is not on the schedule yet but I guess we have our first fight. This will be a big event and should help jumpstart 2012 with a big buy rate. Sonnen will be in full promo mode and with the help of Fox, we're going to be seeing Sonnen's face all over the Fox networks. There are talks of this being in Cowboys Stadium although that seems like talk at this point.</p>
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<p>Someday maybe the magnitude of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122527/frankie-edgar" class="sbn-auto-link">Frankie Edgar's</a> athletic feats will be appreciated by fans. But in the meantime we're all about to get hustled by one of the best salesmen in the sport. </p>
<p>Happily Silva vs. Sonnen II promises to be a fight even more epic than Edgar-Maynard. Silva is thoroughly established as a fighting legend with UFC fans. Sure many American fans don't like or understand Silva and resent the times he's coasted through title fights with weak opponents, but they know he's the best. If his jaw dropping highlight reel didn't convince, Silva's records for most Octagon wins, most title defenses, etc. and Dana White's six year sales job have taught American fans that Silva is an amazing, incredible, once-in-a-lifetime athlete and martial artist. </p>
<p>The cherry on top is Silva's new-found status as a genuine celebrity in his native Brazil.</p>
<p>Sonnen's brand of hype was dismissed by many going into his first fight with Silva at UFC 117, but after the four and one-half rounds of ass-whipping Sonnen put on Silva, everyone knows he's the biggest threat to take the title. Sure there's the little factor of Sonnen being forced to tap out to a submission hold in the fifth and final round, but no one doubts Sonnen when he says Silva is not looking forward to fighting him again.</p>
<p>Is the moral of the story that Frankie Edgar needs to go to pro-wrestling school like Chael Sonnen did (I wish I was kidding)? No, but he might want to see if he can share another bill with Sonnen, maybe on Super Bowl Sunday, this time with Sonnen on top of the card and Frankie just one step away from the spot light. </p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/10/2481367/ufc-136-chael-sonnen-frankie-edgar-can-sport-without-spectacle-sellNate Wilcox2011-10-10T11:39:20-07:002011-10-10T11:39:20-07:00Dana White: Frankie Edgar Is The 'Number Two Pound-For-Pound Fighter In The World'
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<p>In the afterglow of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122527/frankie-edgar" class="sbn-auto-link">Frankie Edgar's</a> (14-1-1) remarkable victory over <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122537/gray-maynard" class="sbn-auto-link">Gray Maynard</a> (10-1-1) at the headlining event of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 136</a> in Houston, Texas, many were left wondering what exactly to think of the 29-year-old New Jersey native. In two title defense against "The Bully," Edgar was forced to recover from a devastating first-round that would have ended the nights of any other fighter alive, only to first respond with an implausible come-from-behind draw, and finally, a harrowing knockout that put any remaining doubt to rest. Afterwards, UFC President Dana White was so impressed that he made a rather bold statement.</p>
<p>"He's like the Arturo Gatti of MMA," White said at the post-UFC 136 press conference. "I have so much respect for him. I'm going to say this here tonight, and I don't care who disagrees, you're wrong and I'm right. He's the number-two pound-for-pound fighter in the world. Period. The only thing that keeps him from being number-one is that <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122568/anderson-silva" class="sbn-auto-link">Anderson Silva</a> has not been beaten in the UFC."</p>
<p>"If you really look at what pound-for-pound means, you cannot deny that Frankie Edgar is number two. The guy weighs 145 pounds. He's beating people at 155 pounds," White continued. "When Frankie Edgar won that fight I literally jumped out of my seat and was jumping up and down. What he did tonight was amazing. He's the number-two pound-for-pound fighter in the world. I don't give a sh*t what anybody else says. It's the truth."</p>
<p>As the figurehead for an organization that houses almost all of the dominant MMA champions, White's declaration came as a bit of a surprise to the assembly. Still, after Saturday night's performance, even a shell-shocked Gray Maynard couldn't help but agree.</p>
<p>"Yeah, obviously. He's done a great job," Maynard soberly explained. "He's a tough kid to beat. I think him, Anderson (Silva), <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122514/jon-jones" class="sbn-auto-link">Jon Jones</a>, and GSP (<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122591/georges-st-pierre" class="sbn-auto-link">Georges St. Pierre</a>), they're all up there."</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/10/2481441/ufc-dana-white-frankie-edgar-pound-for-poundShaun Al-Shatti2011-10-10T11:02:26-07:002011-10-10T11:02:26-07:00Chad Mendes Likely The Next Challenger For Jose Aldo's UFC Featherweight Belt
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<p>With <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122529/kenny-florian">Kenny Florian</a> dispatched and out of the featherweight picture following <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii">UFC 136</a>, promotion champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122473/jose-aldo">Jose Aldo</a> (20-1) had little time to rest before being faced with the proposition of his next opponent. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122965/chad-mendes">Chad Mendes</a> (11-0), an undefeated former-All American wrestler from California, has continued his blitzkrieg of the 145-pound division since transferring from the WEC to UFC with dominant victories over <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122483/michihiro-omigawa">Michihiro Omigawa</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/129166/rani-yahya">Rani Yahya</a>, and now sits on the precipice of the mountaintop.</p>
<p>When asked about Mendes' status at the post-UFC 136 press conference, UFC President Dana White coolly responded, "I'm pretty sure, yeah," before adding a stipulation, "But we'll see. Maybe Frankie (Edgar) calls me and says he wants to move to 145. We'll see what happens."</p>
<p>While the prospect of Aldo vs. Edgar at 145 pounds is tantalizing, the lightweight champion made it clear he plans to remain at 155 pounds for the near future. In the meantime, Aldo believes Mendes should have been the one fighting at UFC 136 all along.</p>
<p>"In my mind I thought Chad Mendes was the one deserving the title shot," Aldo said to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCLRi5ZP6Vk&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank">MMA Weekly</a> last week. "He's done a lot in the featherweight division, but Kenny (Florian) has a name."</p>
<p>With the support of the champion and an unblemished, yet impressive record, Mendes appears to have solidified has spot as the number-one contender. Still, in such a public sport, it never hurts to be a little vocal about it.</p>
<p>"I'm expecting the title fight. I should be the next one in line," Mendes declared to <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/cagewriter/post/Chad-Mendes-talks-title-shot-Aldo-and-a-mule-d?urn=mma-wp7728" target="_blank">Cagewriter</a> days before the fight. "I've proven myself. 11-0 kind of speaks for itself."</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/10/2481363/ufc-chad-mendes-vs-jose-aldo-featherweight-titleShaun Al-Shatti2011-10-09T15:40:50-07:002011-10-09T15:40:50-07:00UFC 136 Dana White Video: I'd Be Stupid To Not Make Anderson Silva Vs. Chael Sonnen Rematch
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<p>UFC President Dana White told the media after the press conference for UFC 136 that he's likely going to make the rematch between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. He also would like to see Frankie Edgar face Jose Aldo.</p> <p>UFC President Dana White spoke with members of the press following last night's <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79759/ufc-136-edgar-vs-maynard-iii" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 136</a> post-fight press conference. The discussion is extremely lax and a great way to find out additional thoughts that White may not be willing to say during the presser. </p>
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<p>In this exclusive video, Dana White tells <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/" target="_blank">MMA Nation</a> he is most likely doing <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/484/ufc-117-silva-vs-sonnen-anderson-silva-vs-chael-sonnen" class="sbn-auto-link">Chael Sonnen vs Anderson Silva</a> 2 soon. In his words, "Those guys don't like each other. I don't know if Chael really hates Anderson but Anderson, I don't know if any of you saw his face when he won, but he wasn't doing the whole joking around thing. He was pissed. He was really upset about the slapping the wife on the butt thing. He's really pissed about it." "More than likely I'm making that fight. I don't like to commit to anything the night of the fights but I'd be pretty f****ing stupid to not make that fight."</p>
<p>He also spoke about what is next for UFC Lightweight Champion <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122527/frankie-edgar" class="sbn-auto-link">Frankie Edgar</a>, saying he'd like to Edgar face UFC featherweight champion <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122473/jose-aldo" class="sbn-auto-link">Jose Aldo</a>. "Honestly? I'd like to see him more to 145 and fight Aldo," said White.</p>
<p>"I'm not gonna make him do it. How do you make a guy who's been so dominant at that weight class. Who am I to say you can't stay here? You beat everybody in that division. It's a tough argument to have."</p>
<p>He further insisted regarding (former?) Strikeforce lightweight champion <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122538/gilbert-melendez" class="sbn-auto-link">Gilbert Melendez</a> that no decision has been made about who he'll face once he makes the move to the UFC, "I don't want to get into any of that <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/promotion/strikeforce" class="sbn-auto-link">Strikeforce</a> bulls*** tonight, but it's not really a clear cut choice," White said.</p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/10/9/2479516/ufc-136-dana-white-video-stupid-anderson-silva-vs-chael-sonnen-mma-newsMatthew Roth