Chael Sonnen during participation in the program 'Bad Guy, Good Guy'. Photo: YouTube Reproduction
Chael Sonnen opened up about a controversial episode he experienced in 2021. A big name in the UFC, the former athlete was arrested at the Four Seasons hotel in Las Vegas after an argument with a couple. The two claimed that Sonnen appeared to be drunk and simply snatched a drink from the husband's hand. An employee at the hotel also claimed that he was punched by the former fighter.
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The American later pleaded guilty to only one of the charges: disturbing the peace. He had been charged with 10 counts, including assault by strangulation. As punishment, the Ultimate commentator received a fine of US$750,00 (around R$4.230,00, at the current exchange rate). On Wednesday (21), he sought to apologize.
“Dr. Chris and his wife Julie Stellpflug, Mr. and Mrs. Stellpflug, a few years ago in Las Vegas, were walking down a hallway trying to get to their room and encountered a maniac, me, and I apologize. I have wanted to apologize for several years, but it just wasn’t right. It’s a complex situation, it takes time, but I have to say that this has been bothering me,” Sonnen said in a statement. post on Instagram.
“I would like to extend this apology to their children. Children were not present, but I have children. Reverse the roles and think of me as a child with my own parents. Their parents are bombarded by the media and a lawsuit because they encounter a crazy person while doing what they should be doing in the hallway, which is going to their room. I have to tell you: you deserve an apology, and I sincerely apologize to you.”
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