Chael Sonnen didn't lose to Anderson Silva for a third time.
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen fought to a draw in their two-minute, five-round exhibition boxing affair.
Visually, Silva, 49, got the better of Sonnen, 47, though the latter claimed he won the fight.
Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen boxing match went exactly how you’d expect -- pic.twitter.com/QRgvs0T1a0
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) June 16, 2024
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen go the distance in a light sparring match pic.twitter.com/D1QuHr34tF
— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) June 16, 2024
Chael Sonnen says he is "most definitely" still undefeated after fighting Anderson Silva to a draw at #SpatenFightNight:
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 16, 2024
"It was three rounds to two. I thought I won that fight." pic.twitter.com/hqzzfi4fYQ
Silva and Sonnen fought twice in UFC with Silva winning both contests.
The first fight, which took place in August 2010, was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame Fight Wing. Sonnen won the first four rounds of the fight, but was submitted with a triangle choke in the fifth round. Silva won the rematch in July 2012, finishing Sonnen early in the second with a knee to the body.
