Sonnen (left) and Ortiz (right) will face each other at Bellator 170, this Saturday (20). (Photo: Disclosure)
Known for his sharp tongue and heavy provocations towards his opponents, Chael Sonnen claimed another victim. During a press conference to promote Bellator 170, which takes place this Saturday (21), in Los Angeles, and features a duel between Sonnen and Tito Ortiz as the main fight, the loudmouth heard Ortiz accuse him of having gotten the biggest fights of his career just by 'talking too much'. The 'American Gangster's' response was immediate, and even went to ex-porn actress Jenna Jameson, ex-wife of his next opponent.
“The only person here who made money with his mouth was your ex-wife,” Sonnen said.
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However, Ortiz appeared not to be bothered by the response, and just smiled ironically and responded without mentioning Jameson. “First of all, there was no marriage between us. And this is your lack of class. You have no class at all. In addition to saying what he said, he also comes to an official press conference wearing a t-shirt and jeans. This shows who you are and the respect you have for your fans”, he returned.
Chael, as usual, didn't care and retorted, “It was a dirty statement, yes. They don’t call me “Bad Guy” for nothing.”
On social media, Jenna Jameson herself commented on what happened, and, like Tito, mocked the provocations. “I think this was the first time I saw Chael Sonnen talk nonsense. It was like someone saying that the sky is blue and thinking that this is some revelation. If anyone thought that what he said at the press conference upset me, they are wrong. He just said the obvious.” Jenna wrote.
In addition to the duel between Sonnen and Ortiz, Bellator 170 also has three Brazilians on the card. The welterweight Guilherme Bomba, participant of TUF Brasil 3, who faces John Mercurio, featherweight Chinzo Machida, older brother of Lyoto Machida, who faces Jamar Ocampo, and light heavyweight Ralek Gracie, son of legend Rorion Gracie, who faces Hisaki Kato.
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