Sonnen: 'Every time Minotouro or Belfort sign a contract I go to train'

Sonnen (photo) criticized Minotouro and Belfort before the duel against Shogun. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

the controversial Chael Sonnen showed respect for Mauricio Shogun, his opponent next Saturday (17), but, as usual, he did not fail to provoke possible Brazilian rivals in the press conference preceding UFC Fight Night 26.

Sonnen spared no criticism of Rogério Minotouro, who would initially be Shogun's rival in the event. For the North American, Minotauro's brother and Vitor belfort they always suffer injuries close to their fights.

“No one knows if they will suffer an injury in three weeks. Minotouro said he was injured three weeks before the fight against Shogun, and I don't understand that. I've already accepted fights with less time than that. If you sign a contract, you idiot, you have to fulfill it. The golden rule of show business is: 'The show must go on'.” said Chael, who also mentioned the name of Vitor belfort in provocations.

“What I know is that, if Minotouro or Vitor belfort they sign a contract, I go to the gym to train, because I know that an opportunity will appear”, added the controversial North American.