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Sonnen commends Jorge Masvidal for taking ‘career-ending fight’ against Colby Covington

After three years of beefing with each other, former roommates and training partners Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal will finally get to settle the score inside the UFC cage. The two will headline UFC 272 on March 5th in Las Vegas.

Many observers – oddsmakers included – give the upper hand to Covington. Not only has he been in a more dominant run, but many also see his wrestling and grinding style as a huge asset against Masvidal.

For Chael Sonnen, the storyline couldn’t be any more fitting.

“These guys know each other inside and out, particularly from a mental aspect.