Sonnen (photo) poked McGregor. Photo: Disclosure
The controversial style of Conor McGregor continues to cause dissatisfaction in many fighters. Even Chael Sonnen, known for his loudmouth style, similar to that of the lightweight champion, showed that he was not happy with the Irishman. Annoyed, the fighter came to the defense of Dana White, president of the UFC, and poked McGregor when questioning his professionalism.
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“Dude, pick up the phone and text me. In a way, there are only 24 hours in a day, regardless of who you are. Dana White and Ari Emannuel are in Russia right now, meeting with local leaders in the Kremlin. They are negotiating and moving things around. Must everything stop so they can talk to a fighter? […] So, you have a contract. That's the game, be on top. It has a place and time. Every time you gain prominence, it doesn't mean you have to redo a contract you signed and gave your word”, he stated, in an interview with the website 'Bloody Elbow' (USA).
Without fighting for over three years, Chael Sonnen is preparing to return to the octagon next month, on the 21st, when he will make his Bellator debut, in a confrontation against the veteran Tito Ortiz. At 39 years old, the “Gangester” has a professional record of 28 wins, 14 losses and one draw, and has challenged for the UFC belt on three occasions: two against Anderson Silva (at middleweight) and one against Jon Jones (at light heavyweight), being defeated in all three.
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