Chael Sonnen posted a photo of a tattoo of Anderson Silva’s face on his arm as a tease for Silva’s biopic mini-series, but it was later revealed to be a fake tattoo and part of a promotional video for the series.
Chael Sonnen caused a stir when he posted a photo of a tattoo on his right arm that appeared to be Anderson Silva’s face with the caption “I’m a man of my word.” It was later revealed that the tattoo was a fake and just a tease for Silva’s biopic mini-series, which premiered on Paramount+. In a video released by Silva, it is shown that the old rivals watched the series together and Sonnen agreed to get the fake tattoo if he got emotional while watching it.
The two fighters have a history, with Sonnen giving Silva a tough fight at UFC 117 in 2010, winning four rounds before tapping to a triangle choke. Despite the loss, Sonnen earned another shot at the middleweight championship and faced Silva again in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 148. Silva emerged victorious with a second-round knockout, marking the end of his reign as UFC middleweight champion.
The video of Sonnen getting the fake tattoo is a light-hearted moment between the two fighters, showing that there is a mutual respect despite their intense rivalry in the octagon. The social media post that caused a stir ultimately served as a promotion for Silva’s mini-series, bringing attention to the premiere on Paramount+ and sparking interest in the story of the legendary fighter’s career.