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Stephan Bonnar vs Krzysztof Soszynski rematch possible for TUF 11 Finale on June 19

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Former Ultimate Fighters Stephan Bonnar (11-7) and Krzysztof Soszynski (19-9-1) will likely get a chance to settle some unfinished business when the two light heavyweights collide in a rematch at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 11 Finale, which is scheduled for June 19 in Las Vegas.

Nothing is official at this time; however, MMAmania.com has learned from sources on the west coast that negotiations are underway to see these two hook 'em up for the second time in 2010.

Bonnar wasn't happy with the TKO loss he suffered at the hands (or head) of "The Polish Experiment" when the pair threw leather at last month's UFC 110 event from the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.

"The American Psycho" blames referee John Sharp for missing an inadvertent headbutt that busted him open in the third round of their 205-pound war, causing Bonnar to leak all over himself, Soszynski and the better part of the Octagon floor.

He's attempting to have the ruling reversed to a technical draw based on the nature of the stoppage, but also wants to prove to fight fans he would have been victorious "Down Under."

Star-divide

Soszynski has been gracious throughout the ordeal and like Bonnar, wants his win to come from being the better fighter, which he may get the chance to prove (again) if the June 19 rematch comes to fruition.

While UFC President Dana White has already gone on record about keeping Bonnar on the payroll, the once formidable contender still has a lot to lose after dropping three straight bouts.

Conversely, Soszynski has won four out of five since his UFC debut in December of 2008 and could continue his rise through the light heavyweight ranks if he can finish what he started back in February.

Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more on this developing bout, as well as additional details on the Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale as they're released.

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Gotta love Stephan "the blood bank" Bonnar

not for his fighting, for his heart.

Fedor with a gun... ULTIMATE DANGER!!!

by Spinning Fat Kick on Mar 4, 2010 11:37 AM EST reply actions  

yay..

did’nt see the first fight but i heard it was good, hope this is on the main card..

For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26

by guyverbob on Mar 4, 2010 11:39 AM EST reply actions  

Bonnar was well on his way to losing that fight anyway.

Why do they keep giving this can fights?

canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania

by jay. on Mar 4, 2010 11:41 AM EST reply actions  

that right

great fight I wouldn’t mind watching again but Krzzy was winning that.

by Bigger Zino on Mar 4, 2010 11:43 AM EST up reply actions  

hey..

havnt talked to u in 4ever jay, no internet so im on at skool right now..

For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26

by guyverbob on Mar 4, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions  

What's been happening bob? You're only able to log in at school now? That sucks.

I always liked your input.

I’m not saying that Kristoff had this fight easily wrapped up, but Bonnar was losing again.

canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania

by jay. on Mar 4, 2010 12:16 PM EST up reply actions  

nm, srry igtg cause next periods starting, ur a good guy jay and maybe i will drop in again, i’ve been reading all the posts so i guess i will b watching (creepy i know)..

For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26

by guyverbob on Mar 4, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions  

lol. I'll keep my eye out for you bob. Take it easy.

canadians cheat and lie…whereas americans are fair and respectul in sports…--HellaHectic the funniest MF'er on Mania

by jay. on Mar 4, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions  

because it's entertaining when shit gets desperate and bloody

and “desperate” and “bloody” sum up Bonnar’s entire career

Fedor with a gun... ULTIMATE DANGER!!!

by Spinning Fat Kick on Mar 4, 2010 11:45 AM EST up reply actions  

he is also have the Tuf / Spike = UFC growth equation

DW has loyalty because he is a bloody entertaining mess and part of the Griffin/Bonnar story

by Bigger Zino on Mar 4, 2010 11:47 AM EST up reply actions  

sorry

im doing three things at once.

He is also half of the Tuf/Spike = UFC growth equation

by Bigger Zino on Mar 4, 2010 12:04 PM EST up reply actions  

I thought it was a great fight, even enough,

I wouldn’t say it was all Krys.

"Champions are not made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision." -Muhammad Ali

by tkkpal on Mar 4, 2010 11:51 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm w/ you Jay

I’m so sick and tired of watching this guy get his ass kicked. He needs to just go away!

by LJ. on Mar 4, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

I still don't know why all the hate for Bonnar...

He always puts up a fight and never gives in, more than can be said for many, including past champions and contenders. I don’t think I remember a fight where he got a total beatdown and at the end of the day I watch MMA for decent fights – which he always seems to be involved in. Not everyone can be champ or even stay in contention for that long (look at Forrest, Franklin, Sherk etc – how the mighty fall) so I don’t see the problem with keeping guys around who put on a good show at the end of the day.

by Jimrod on Mar 4, 2010 11:56 AM EST reply actions  

that Jimrod

and Bonnar is a good guy. He’s a good company man and gets rewarded for his outside the octagon acts.

But he is anything but boring

by Bigger Zino on Mar 4, 2010 11:59 AM EST up reply actions  

Agreed with all 3 of you.

Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Mar 4, 2010 12:24 PM EST up reply actions  

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