“Chel Sonnen is a true legend. Every time he gave his all in the octagon. In addition, he is a true patriot of America. I am incredibly grateful to fate for meeting and friendship with this man," Covington said in an interview with James Lynch's YouTube channel.
Recall that Chael Sonnen was a contender for titles in the middle and light heavyweight divisions of the UFC. The American ended his career in 2019.
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