Jorge Masvidal recently called out Chael Sonnen, labelling him a “fake-ass gangster” and expressing his desire to fight him, possibly in a boxing match. Sonnen, in turn, addressed Masvidal’s comments on his YouTube channel, highlighting his criminal record and dismissing the gangster accusation as “jailhouse talk.”
Masvidal didn’t hold back, criticizing Sonnen for alleged cheating and drug use in his fighting career. He expressed his desire to break Sonnen’s eye orbital in a fight despite any steroid use on Sonnen’s part.
Chael Sonnen reacts to Jorge Masvidal calling him a ‘fake-ass gangster’
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However, Sonnen seemed unsure whether Masvidal’s challenge was for a sanctioned or non-sanctioned fight. Despite the confusion, Sonnen reflected on being challenged before, acknowledging the situation but questioning the nature of Masvidal’s challenge.
The exchange between the two fighters adds fuel to the ongoing drama in the world of mixed martial arts, leaving fans intrigued about the possibility of a showdown between Sonnen and Masvidal, should it ever materialize.