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It seems Dave Portnoy really is not achieved speaking about Zach Bryan simply but.
On Wednesday, November 20, the Barstool Sports activities founder took to TikTok to handle a reported incident at UFC 309 on Saturday, November 16, the place Bryan’s title was talked about throughout a post-fight interview – one which his ex-girlfriend Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia was attending. Portnoy, 47, did not maintain again, calling the 28-year-old singer “a small, little, pathetic man” after listening to the point out.
The incident in query occurred when UFC fighter David Onama, who had simply received his match, gave a shout-out to Bryan throughout his ring interview with Joe Rogan. Within the interview, Onama, 30, says, “I wish to come again right here subsequent month to look at, what’s it known as, Zach Bryan in live performance.”
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Portnoy defined within the video that the victorious fighter was requested concerning the “Pink Skies” singer beforehand by Bryan’s staff –– one thing Onama admitted to a different podcaster. He then goes on to share a clip of the admission, the place Onama reveals, “His supervisor, his staff, reached out to my staff begging for a shout-out,” referring to Bryan’s promotional staff, calling it an “odd” state of affairs.
Portnoy, visibly irritated within the video, additional criticized Bryan for allegedly paying for the point out. “We get you are world-famous, Zach, however you needn’t bribe individuals to say your title. You are a pathetic little man,” Portnoy mentioned in his rant, seemingly referring to his diss track launched a couple of weeks in the past titled “Smallest Man.” He additional jabbed, “All people is aware of you are a f**ing piece of s**t loser.”
Individuals within the remark of the CEO’s video seemingly agreed for probably the most half. “He actually mentioned “what’s it known as, Zach Bryan” 😂,” famous one fan. One other acknowledged, “The receipts are going to EATTTTTT each time,” referring to Portnoy’s reality checking. A 3rd commented, “This has received to be humiliating for Zach and I adore it.”
On the struggle, LaPaglia, 25, was seen giving Bryan’s music “One thing within the Orange” a thumbs-down when it performed on the occasion. The BFFs podcast host –– who’s Portnoy’s co-worker –– has since accused Bryan of emotional abuse and revealed that he requested her to signal a $12 million non-disclosure agreement to maintain quiet about their relationship.
