Chael Sonnen Speaks Out on ‘Terrified’ Mike Tyson’s Unsettling Behavior – “What Is the Matter With This Guy?”

Chael Sonnen is often considered one of the best fighters in UFC’s history who never won a title. At the same time, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt earned a reputation as one most renowned trash-talkers in the promotions. Despite his volubility, his startling remarks on one of boxing’s most extraordinary personalities might surprise way too many fans and followers beyond disbelief.

After all, Mike Tyson‘s stare was once enough to put the ‘fear of God’ in the toughest of opponents. He is not someone you could blame for being afraid of anything or anyone. Reportedly, out of sheer fright, Michael Spinks, the brother of former Heavyweight champion Leon Spinks, refused to come out of the dressing room during the 1988 fight against ‘Iron’ Mike.

Hence why would Chael Sonnen pick on a fighter who has built such a fearsome reputation over the years? After retiring from mixed martial arts, Sonnen gained popularity as a commentator and analyst. In addition, he started his podcast called Beyond The Fight and enjoyed a following of over a million subscribers.

Mike Tyson vs Hasbulla Magomedov

In the latest episode, he took the case of Mike Tyson’s jolly sparring with social media influencer Hasbulla Magomedov. First, Tyson displayed his renowned peek-a-boo moves while Hasbulla tried a few punches on him. Later, he picks up the Russian celebrity, holds him in his arms, and mockingly tries chewing his ear, similar to the infamous ‘Bite Fight’ against Evander Holyfield.

The entire sequence has been doing rounds on the internet and prompted a debate over how people should be treated. TikToker Hasbulla is a 20-year-old adult with a lack of growth hormones. He is a friend of former UFC champion and trainer Khabib Nurmagomedov and many other famous fighters. He frequently appears in videos with them to regale millions of fans across the globe.

Chael Sonnen wonders…

Chael Sonnen said, “What is going on with Mike Tyson? I gotta tell you, Mike Tyson is terrified of me, so I don’t go up and give him a hard time. I just don’t, but what is going on with him? What is the matter with this guy?“

So far, Sonnen hasn’t clarified what prompted his annoyance with Tyson. Whether it has to do with this Hasbulla video in specific or any other incident in the past remains unclear.

However, it’s well-recorded that the two are not on the best terms. Last year an article appeared in mmanews.com, where Chael Sonnen explained how he and ‘Iron’ Mike agreed to a brief interview. However, the former two-time Heavyweight champion flustered with the former UFC contender when the interview got delayed for reasons beyond the latter’s control.

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