Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has seemingly buried the hatchet with Chael Sonnen.<\/p>\n
‘The Spider’ is set to face off with Jake Paul<\/a> next month in Arizona. The bout will be broadcast on Showtime pay-per-view and will be the fourth time Silva has boxed since leaving the UFC in 2020.<\/p>\n Earlier today, the 47-year-old attended the press conference<\/a> for his boxing match with the YouTuber. The man who hosted the presser was a fighter very familiar to the former champion. It was none other than Chael Sonnen who emceed the press conference.<\/p>\n The former UFC middleweights had one of the greatest rivalries<\/a> in MMA history. Their first outing in August 2010 saw Sonnen dominate the champion before being submitted in the final round. Their rematch two years later saw Silva win by second-round knockout.<\/p>\n Now, a decade later, it seems that Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen are on good terms. During the press conference earlier today, the two MMA legends had a funny exchange. Near the end of the presser, Jake Paul’s brother, Logan came on stage.<\/p>\n ‘The American Gangster’ made a joke that he would back up the Brazilian if needed. In response, Silva made a joke inviting him to a barbeque. Sonnen famously stated that he wanted the Brazilian’s wife to make him a steak before their rematch.<\/p>\n After their rematch, Anderson Silva offered Chael Sonnen the chance to attend a barbeque. Ten years later, the American is now learning it was a serious offer.<\/p>\n Anderson: You never come to my house, to the BBQ#PaulSilva<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/cTTQPwg0HT<\/a><\/p>\n — Jed I. Goodman \u00a9 (@jedigoodman) September 12, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n