Chael Sonnen shares update on feud with Islam Makhachev with sly warning: "Don't ever get in the mud with a pig"

The conflict between Chael Sonnen and soon-to-be former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev seems to be resolved. Makhachev's move up to welterweight was previously criticised by Sonnen, who also called out the Russian fighter, asserting that he is avoiding Ilia Topuria.

Sonnen previously called Makhachev's move up one of cowardice. However, in a recent interview with Mike Bohn, the former asserts that he never called Makhachev "a coward," and his statement was misinterpreted. Nevertheless, there is no need for concern, as the two have settled their disagreement by discussing it over the phone.

The UFC Hall of Famer said:

"I got misquoted by a pretty big site called MMA Uncensored. Islam thought I called him a coward, and he responded to the report that I called him a coward, which I never did. If he thinks I called him a coward, and so he responds to me, if he thinks I did, I must fight back. Not to mention, you're coming into my world."

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Sonnen took a sly dig at Makhachev and added:

"They say, 'Don't ever get in the mud with a pig because you both get dirty, and the pig likes it' — and I’m that pig. But he called, we spoke, and we're good." [h/t: Red Corner MMA]

Check out Chael Sonnen's comments below:

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Chael Sonnen doesn't blame Islam Makhachev "of cowardice"

In a recent epsiode of ESPN's Good Guy/Bad Guy, Chael Sonnen told Daniel Cormier that he is not blaming Islam "of cowardice" but is rather talking about the fact that Makhachev decided to vacate his lightweight championship when he was challenged by Ilia Topuria, who vacated his featherweight throne in hopes of fighting Makhachev. Sonnen said:

"I do not blame him of cowardice. I'm saying the fact pattern in history, when we look back, the fact pattern is no different than I'm claiming it is, which is that he left when he was challenged."

Check out Chael Sonnen's comments below (2:04):

Meanwhile, Makhachev responded to Sonnen's criticism, labelling the 48-year-old an "average athlete."

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