3 Intriguing MMA Fights For Jack Swagger (And 3 We Need To See Before He Retires)
4. Down The Road: Chael Sonnen
Chael Sonnen isn't a natural heavyweight, but he has fought in the division before — including his most recent bout with Fedor Emelianenko. Moreover, the 'The American Gangster' is never one to shy away from a big fight, which is exactly what a matchup with Hager would be.
Sonnen is one of the top trash talkers in the business, and he would be able to bring out the best in the former WWE champ —as far as promos and pre-fight build up go.
As for the fight itself, Hager is a much larger man, and his NCAA pedigree would likely be more than enough to ward off Sonnen's wrestle-heavy attack. Still, 'The Gangster' has been in there with the best of the best including Jon Jones and Anderson Silva. Sonnen has also had 48 pro fights, which gives him a huge edge in terms of experience. Hager would probably be wise to take a few more tuneup fights before stepping in the cage with a game opponent like Sonnen.
Honestly, regardless of how the fight itself turns out, the pre-fight exchanges alone are reason enough for Bellator to put this one together.