White, UFC announce Jones/Sonnen as next TUF coaches

By now I'm sure almost everyone has heard and digested the shocking news that Chael Sonnen and UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will be coaches for next season's The Ultimate Fighter and will fight next April.

If that was your first time hearing of that news, take some time to let it sink in. But, honestly where the hell have you been?

Now that you've had some time, let's go back and look at that. The UFC announced early Tuesday that Sonnen and Jones would be coaches for their TUF series, which means they'll fight soon after and it'll be for Jones's light heavyweight title.

The question on everyone's mind is, why? Why Sonnen? Why not anyone else?

Silva proves his greatness yet again

Not even three months ago, UFC 153 was on the verge of going the way of UFC 151. Thanks to UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva and UFC Light-Heavyweight Stephan Bonnar stepping, the card was saved.

Silva and Bonnar agreed to meet in a three-round LHW battle in Rio. Many questioned if Silva should take the fight and what it would mean for his legacy if he were to lose. For Bonnar, the opposite was just as true.

Always considered a mid-card fighter after his epic battle versus Forrest Griffin on the season one finale of The Ultimate Fighter, this could be the victory that launched Bonnar into "legendary" status.

After that loss, Griffin's career skyrocketed while Bonnar's stood still. Bonnar even hinted at retirement before he took this fight versus Silva.

Fitch returns with dominant performance

Back in December 2011, Jon Fitch returned to the UFC octagon after almost a year away. That return wasn’t a successful one as he was the victim of a Johny Hendricks KO. However, in his second return after a knee injury, Fitch made sure people remembered how dangerous of a fighter he was.

Going up against Erick Silva at UFC 153 in Rio, many thought Fitch would not be able to utilize his wrestling over the much quicker Silva. But, it was Fitch who proved to outlast and out fight the young Brazilian.

After a dominating first round that Fitch easily dominated with wrestling and ground and pound, Silva fought back and had several submission attempts in the second round. Fitch, who is well-known for his submission defense, fought out of both attempts and even controlled the final minute of round 2.

Coming into the third round the fight became a battle of conditioning. Fitch, who wrestled at Purdue University, called upon his background and incredible cardio to outlast Silva. Silva was noticeably gassed heading into the final round. He looked tired and awaiting the final bell to ring. Fitch took control of the third round early on and never let up.