Holy shit, did Chael Sonnen just save CJI 2? I’m not gonna lie – when I heard Gable pulled out, I thought this event was fucked. But now we’ve got the American Gangster stepping up, and honestly? This might be better than the original matchup.
Let me tell you why I’m actually more excited now than I was before.
First off, Chael brings something Gable never could: personality. The man’s been talking shit longer than most of these grapplers have been alive, and he’s got the charisma to sell this fight in ways that make it appointment television.
Second, and this is important: Chael and Craig have history. Their 2017 ADCC encounter wasn’t just a match – it was a statement. Now we get the rematch with a million-dollar prize on the line.
Here’s what people don’t understand about Chael: The guy might be 47, but he’s been training consistently, and his wrestling base is still solid as fuck. I’ve seen plenty of “old” wrestlers surprise young grapplers who underestimate experience.
My Honest Assessment: Will Chael win? Probably not. Craig’s in his prime and this is his wheelhouse. But will Chael make it entertaining as hell and probably land some shots that make Craig sweat? Maybe lol
The Real Winner Here: Us fans. Instead of watching an Olympic wrestler potentially stall his way through a boring decision, we’re getting two guys who know how to put on a show.
Sometimes the best fights come from the most unexpected circumstances. This might be one of those times.
Either way, we’re all watching on August 31st.
