Chael Sonnen, in an interview on #TheMMAHour, discussed Colby Covington's comments at the UFC 296 press conference, stating that Covington crossed the line by commenting about Leon's father. Sonnen believes there shouldn't be rules on what can and cannot be said in fight promotion, emphasizing the simplicity of audience checks and balances. Additionally, Sonnen expressed doubt about Covington's willingness to start from scratch for another title run. The interview covered topics such as Edwards vs. Covington, Covington's approach, his case for a title shot, Rakhmonov, and his team falling ill during UFC 296 week.
New interview up now with @bullyb170. Topics covered include: -- Edwards vs. Covington -- Covington's shtick -- his case for why he's next for title -- Rakhmonov -- his team getting sick during UFC 296 week https://t.co/RHKYB7E3mn
Chael Sonnen doesn’t think Colby Covington is willing to start from scratch for another title run. https://t.co/ASF3wEOBM8
Chael Sonnen: Colby Covington crossed the line, but UFC shouldn’t police speech https://t.co/2LH272Uaxw
Chael Sonnen tells Ariel that Colby did infact cross the ‘line’ with the comments about Leon’s father at the UFC 296 press conference, but he’s not in favor of having any sort of rules on what can and cannot be said in the fight game. @ChaelSonnen / @arielhelwani / #TheMMAHour https://t.co/GFMaOxspuo
Chael Sonnen on Colby Covington and whether there's a line to be crossed in fight promotion 🗣️ #TheMMAHour “The checks and balances are real simple, which is the audience... There should not be a rule [about what can and cannot be said].” ▶️ https://t.co/tnOU0FQBJO https://t.co/G18ECEDo58
Chael Sonnen is asked about Strickland/DDP #TheMMAHour https://t.co/08QLY5o7q7
Chael Sonnen is asked if Colby Covington's press conference comments crossed the line. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/a1MlDWqkQH
Chael Sonnen talks about Colby Covington’s performance at UFC 296. #TheMMAHour @arielhelwani https://t.co/mc9JtrImDz
Chael Sonnen talks Colby Covington. #TheMMAHour https://t.co/OKkWsJCC5w