UFC 136: Brilliant Chael Sonnen rips Brian Stann apart on the ground

On a brilliant night of fights, arguably one of the best UFC events ever staged for dramatic showdowns, Chael Sonnen was just imperious, stamping himself back into contention for a middleweight title re-match with Anderson Silva, of Brazil. Sonnen submitted Brian Stann by arm triangle in the second round after a wrestling clinic. Sonnen came straight out, going for Stann, got the takedown, and eventually gained side control.

So funny,too. Sonnen had said of the War Hero: "He's an American hero he's gonna get a red, white and blue ass-whipping". Sonnen did exactly that, wrestling the life out of Stann, who was tested to the core on the ground. Sonnen was utterly dominant on the ground, and at one point in round two, with Sonnen in control, there was a terrible decision by the referee to stand them up. It might have cost Sonnen the fight, but he slammed Stann straight into side control. One of the great characters in MMA – Sonnen immediately called out Silva. "Anderson Silva, you suck." He challenged UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva to a loser leaves town match on Super Bowl weekend. It is likely to be one of the biggest selling pay per view events in the history of MMA.