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Jan 2022
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Problems with Covington vs. Masvidal, Ol...

CHAEL SONNEN
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Chael begins today's episode by explaining why he isn't itching to see a fight between former training partners Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal.* Then, Chael discusses Gilbert Burns' willingness to fight Khamzat Chimaev (10:14), why Derrick Lewis has agreed to fight Tai Tuivasa, why Chael finds Charles Oliveira extremely likable now (40:25) and more.

*This episode was recorded before the official announcement of Covington vs. Masvidal.

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