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Apr 2021
49m 55s

Glover Gets His Shot, Paul vs. Askren & ...

CHAEL SONNEN
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Two big main events go down Saturday night and on today's episode, Chael gets you all fired up for 'em. But first, Chael discusses MMA's feel-good moment of the year and Eddie Alvarez's possible foray into the boxing world. After that, Chael approaches the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren fight through the lens of Freddie Roach (21:12) and then gives his pick for Saturday's UFC middleweight contender fight (38:30).

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Make sure to join Chael LIVE on his YouTube channel Saturday night as he'll break down Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren as the action unfolds.



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