Chael Sonnen, a renowned mixed martial artist often regarded as one of the best never to have won a major MMA world championship and one of the sport’s greatest trash talkers, frequently makes headlines for his strong and raw opinions.
Currently a sports commentator, he recently took center stage in a candid discussion about the aftermath of UFC 296, specifically addressing Colby Covington’s controversial remarks and sharing his perspective on speech regulation within the UFC.
Chael Sonnen discusses on Colby Covington’s remarks on Leon Edward’s dad
In a recent interview Chael Sonnen blatantly stated that what Colby Covington said about Leon’s father was out of the line. He expressed disapproval, and emphasized the need to maintain a virtual line while trash-talking.
Chael himself was an aggressive man outside the ring too and never hesitated to say anything about the opponent but he never cursed and knew where the line is and he didn’t wanted to cross it.
Even though he is not in favor of what Colby said, he thinks that there is no need to have strict rules and regulations against bad-mouthing opponents and personal attacks. He believes there shouldn’t be any repercussions to be faced by the fighters as he wants the sport to remain raw.
Sonnen believes that the only judge should be the audience, as whatever the players do is just to excite the audience. So, only repercussions should be faced based on the audience’s support and response towards the fighter, and not by answering and justifying in front of a board. In the aftermath of Covington and Edwards’ verbal altercation, Sonnen becomes the MMA community’s voice of reason.
What is next for Colby Covington after loss at UFC 296?
Colby Covington, having faced a setback in UFC 296, finds himself in a tough spot of his career. Leon handed him his 4th loss of his Pro MMA career, after being trashed in the press conference.
With the aftermath of UFC 296 still resonating, the spotlight shifts towards Colby, who is known for his unwavering confidence and his resilience, with a history of bouncing back from setbacks, whether it’s after the loss against Kamaru Usman or victories against Tyron Woodley and Jorge Masvidal.
With Covington’s history and current ranking (#5 in the UFC Welterweight division), coupled with his marketing ability, a strong comeback from the former interim champion is anticipated. Considering a roster of formidable contenders, potential matchups could include fighters like Stephen Thompson, or even a rematch with Tyron Woodley.
Each of these matchups carries its own narrative and implications, providing Covington with an opportunity to prove his prowess once again. As MMA enthusiasts await Covington’s next move, Sonnen’s multifaceted perspective serves as a reminder that, in the unpredictable world of MMA, opinions can be as dynamic as the fighters themselves.
