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UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen

Aug 8, 2010 12:18 AM EDT Oakland, Calif.

UFC 117 took place on Aug. 7 2010 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva successfully defended his title for a seventh time. Silva's opponent and No. 1 contender — Chael Sonnen — tested positive for elevated testosterone in a post-fight drug screening.

UFC Rewind: Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen Fight Video

Free Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen fight video from UFC 117. After being dominated for four rounds, Silva defeated Sonnen with a miraculous triangle choke in the closing minutes to defend his UFC middleweight championship.

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Chael Sonnen vs Anderson Silva rematch 'set' for June 2012 in Sao Paulo, Brazil

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UFC On Fox 2 Results: Two Huge Title Fights Set Up By Evans And Sonnen Wins

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Chael Sonnen vs Anderson Silva rematch would take place in Soccer Stadium in Brazil

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Bloody Elbow Round Table: Does a FOTY Candidate Have to Take Place in the UFC?

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Anderson Silva vs Chael Sonnen rematch in Brazil? Sonnen says 'I accept'

Anderson Silva said that if Chael Sonnen wants a rematch so badly he should come to Brazil to get it. Now, Sonnen says "I accept."

UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson Might Be the Best Fight In the History of MMA

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Dana White interview: UFC on FOX 2 main event will not be a title bout, event will feature four fights

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MMA Nation Round-Up: Joe Lauzon Accepts Anthony Pettis' Duel

MMA Nation Round-Up provides you with daily coverage of the latest in news, multimedia, and analysis throughout the world of combat sports. This morning we continue to take a look at the fantastic world of Nick Diaz, before moving on to updates about Fabrico Werdum's return to the UFC and the stewing grudge match between Joe Lauzon and Anthony Pettis. Also, CNN gives women's MMA some love.

Matt Lindland: Anderson Silva wouldn't make it out of the third round in a Chael Sonnen rematch

Former UFC middleweight Matt Lindland says he's devised a gameplan that would allow Chael Sonnen to defeat Anderson Silva within three rounds during their pending rematch.

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