Chael Sonnen Needs To Combat “Overrated” Jorge Masvidal
In the course of the post-fight press convention, Chael Sonnen advised media members that Jorge Masvidal could be clever to depart his title out of his mouth except he really desires to struggle (h/t MMAFighting.com).
“Masvidal’s a little bit bit overrated, in all equity, inside his personal thoughts,” Sonnen stated. “I can’t keep in mind the final time that he received a struggle. He gave me a risk, he stated, ‘I received’t even use my proper hand. I’ll put that within the contract.’ I’m like, ‘OK, silly, put that within the contract. I didn’t ask for that, however go forward and put that in there.’ Then he talks about, ‘I’m going to pay you $10 million.’ Properly, I didn’t ask for $10 million, however once more, silly, put that within the contract. Simply hold speaking.
“It simply retains getting worse for Jorge Masvidal. There’s some folks you play with, there’s some folks you don’t; put me within the class of ‘don’t.’ Don’t problem me except you wish to struggle me.”
Sonnen and “Gamebred” have been buying and selling barbs for a number of months, and one has to surprise if a struggle between the 2 is on the horizon. For now, Masvidal might want to keep targeted on Nate Diaz. The 2 will collide in a boxing match on July 6.