Liddell (photo) retired from MMA in 2010. Photo: Disclosure/UFC
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the posture of Chael Sonnen It's something that divides opinions in the MMA world. While some like the loudmouth's provocations, others think the fighter is crossing the line. The person who recently gave his opinion on the matter is the member of Hall of Fame from UFC Chuck Liddell.
The former light heavyweight champion stated that he is not in favor of the strategy that Sonnen uses to promote himself. “Chael is a great guy. I already met him and we went out together. I like him, he's a nice guy. [But] I can’t stand the way he promotes his fights”, said Liddell, in an interview with the North American website “MMA Junkie”.
“I understand what he does. He's not the most exciting fighter, so he becomes an exciting figure by promoting the fight very well. This has already earned him some title fights. It works, but this tactic of telecatch It doesn't make sense to me, and I don't like it. But things are like that. Some fans like it, and it makes people watch the fights. Some of the things he said, I think, crossed the line. Unless you're an actor, which is when you can say these things because everyone knows it's a lie,” continued the legendary fighter, retired in 2010.
According to Liddell, Sonnen's provocations were precisely what triggered the fighter's fight with Wanderlei Silva during the recording of TUF Brasil 3. “I'm sure Sonnen didn't want to start the fight, but I wouldn't be surprised if he crossed the line and Wanderlei attacked him. Everyone has a limit, especially fighters”, pondered Liddell.
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