Chael Sonnen Speaks On Yushin Okami’s Loss At UFC 134

In this quick interview, we caught up with UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen as he spoke briefly on Yushin Okami’s loss to Anderson Silva at UFC 134.

 

FH: What was the plan for Okami to employ against Anderson? I noticed he was getting some success landing his jab and backing Anderson into the cage?

CS: This is a sore subject for me. Yushin is a great fighter and was very well prepared, but the guy that showed up that night, wasn’t the Yushin Okami that I thought was going to show up.

FH: What type of advice do you think you would of given Yushin, now seeing the result of the fight during the two rounds both fighters fought?

CS: Again, open wounds for me. Not ready to discuss.

FH: Do you feel your absence affected Okami in anyway?

CS: No. He has never had me with him and he has climbed all the way up the ladder. He is self made and has a great team. I’m here to help and support him anyway I can.

FH: How did Yushin and yourself react when you were informed you could not be in his corner?

CS: It was a non issue. I bought my own ticket, not the UFC. I think I would have been in the way.

FH: What did you think of Silva’s performance? Was there anything that you were surprised about or impressed about that you noticed in the fight?

CS:…..I thought he looked great….

FH: Have you spoken to Yushin? If you have how is he doing and what have you guys talked about?

CS: No, not yet. I think he needs a little time to unwind and relax. He worked really hard and sacrificed a lot to get to the Main Event. I love him just as much, win or loose. Makes no difference to me.