Chael Sonnen stirs the pot with wild love triangle claim between Holly Holm, Jon Jones and Val

Publish date: 2024-06-12

Chael Sonnen has made a provocative statement, suggesting a possible "love triangle" between Holly Holm, Jon Jones, and Valentina Shevchenko.

The former UFC middleweight title challenger's recent appearance on Barstool's podcast has created a stir by insinuating that there could be more to the relationship between these high-profile fighters than what meets the eye.

Sonnen's controversial remarks have caught the attention of fans and media outlets alike, sparking a debate about the nature of the interactions between Holm, Jones, and Shevchenko.

Chael Sonnen, who is known for his outspoken trash-talking and mic skills has criticized Jon Jones throughout the tumultuous period of the former UFC light heavyweight champion's career. He has made unusual claims about Jones' connection with Holm and Shevchenko.

Despite his past criticisms of Jones, Sonnen's latest statement has raised eyebrows as he appears to suggest a bizarre love triangle between the three high-profile fighters.

'The American Gangster' claimed:

"Holly Holms, Shevchenko and Jones, you guys see where this get's interesting . Yes there's a triangle here. It's their story to tell."

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During his recent interview with Ariel Helwani, Chael Sonnen doubled down on his controversial claim about a possible "love triangle". Despite the skepticism his statement received, Sonnen stood his ground and reiterated his earlier comments, further fueling speculation about the nature of the relationship between the three prominent MMA fighters.

His interview with Helwani has only added to the ongoing debate within the MMA community and has sparked even more interest in the personal lives of Holm, Jones, and Shevchenko.

Watch the UFC veteran talk about the alleged love triangle here:

Chael Sonnen claims that he got a proposal from WWE prior to UFC 117

Chael Sonnen, who is well-known for his mic skills, has been able to secure title shots and lucrative fights throughout his career. In an interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, 'The American Gangster' disclosed that he was offered a deal by WWE before his main event fight against then-middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 117.

According to Sonnen, WWE offered him a whopping $1 million if he managed to defeat Silva and appeared on WWE Monday Night Raw with the championship title. His revelation has stirred up interest in a potential crossover between MMA and professional wrestling and has left fans wondering about the possibilities of such a deal.

Sonnen stated:

"I was just getting ready to fight Anderson Silva and they said, 'If you beat Anderson and you show up on Raw with the belt, we'll give you a million dollars, but you can't tell Dana ...The million dollars is to stick it in Dana's a**."

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