After two fierce Octagon showdowns, all of the bad blood between Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva has passed, and the two are actually friendly at this point in their lives. Still, that didn’t stop Sonnen from sharing his true feelings on Silva’s “silly and ridiculous” defense at his recent NAC hearing.
Silva, who claimed he failed multiple UFC drug tests because he took a tainted sex pill from Thailand, was suspended for a year and given a hefty fine. Sonnen pointed out that’s what happens when you try to go down swinging when you’re busted for a positive drug test, as opposed to admitting fault.
“Guys who dig their heels in and come out and deny and lie and refuse to admit the findings of the test have always been treated more harshly,” Sonnen told MMAMania.com. “In Anderson’s case, he went down swinging all the way to the end … the defense was very silly and ridiculous. I’m just not sure why he thought he needed to put it up there.”
Sonnen continued, “These tests are bulletproof. It was found in his system and that’s the end of it. The reason why it was in his system is simply irrelevant. Guys that end up in this spot — and I’m one of those guys, I can tell you from firsthand experience — like to make a big case and a big show about why it was in their system.”
“But look guys, it’s pass-fail,” said Sonnen. “You took and you competed. You’re in violation…. I think ethically, he had the right to turn to the free market or black market if he’s trying to heal his leg. What he cannot do is also compete. He’s got to choose one. He didn’t need to touch on five different dimensions and insult everyone’s intelligence. Just tell everybody, ‘Yeah, I did it.'”
