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Feb 2022
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A Controversial Izzy-Whittaker Take, Tui...

CHAEL SONNEN
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After an action-packed UFC 271, Chael talks about Israel Adesanya's win over Robert Whittaker, explaining why he thinks the fight was a lot closer than most of you believe. Then, Chael discusses Jared Cannonier's win and if he's next for Izzy (9:10), Tai Tuivasa's unique place in the heavyweight division (24:51) and Dustin Poirier's underrated superstardom.



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