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Chael Sonnen is one of the most outspoken faces in the sport of MMA. Post-retirement, he has been seen breaking down fights, serving as a commentator and analyst while also hosting his famed \u201cBad Guy Inc.\u201d YouTube show discussing all things in the world of mixed martial arts.<\/p>\n

During a whirlwind week of MMA news, which included Dana White slapping his wife, \u201cPower Slap\u201d being delayed a week and more<\/a>, some potential fight news was brought up by Sonnen in a recent edition of the show. Jorge Masvidal, a former UFC welterweight title challenger, will aim to get back into title contention in 2023. Against who, however, is a different story.<\/p>\n

Despite the uncertainty, there was speculation that Madvidal\u2019s return could see him fight Nick Diaz, as ‘Gamebred’ previously challenged Nick’s younger brother Nate Diaz in a BMF title fight in Nov. 2019 at UFC 244.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne that he should do, one that I\u2019ve always wanted him to do, and one that he\u2019s never done \u2014 I wonder why? I think it\u2019s out of respect \u2014 is Nick Diaz,\u201d Sonnen said. \u201cThey ended up getting Nate in there, but big brother Nick avenging, coming in after the fact \u2014 this was talked about, this was discussed.”<\/p>\n

Apparently, a super fight between the two OG\u2019s never came to fruition because of Masvidal, according to Sonnen.<\/p>\n

\u201cMasvidal never co-signed it. I don\u2019t know why. I know he knows how big that would be,\u201d Sonnen continued. \u201cHe didn\u2019t do it, and I don\u2019t predict he\u2019s gonna. I think it has to do with respect, and I think that\u2019s interesting.\u201d<\/p>\n

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With Kamaru Usman still on the shelf with a hand injury and a UFC 286 bout looming against Leon Edwards in a highly anticipated rematch, Sonnen feels that the UFC could want Masvidal to step right in if needed.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe can hide that very easily by coming out, telling the world, \u2018Don\u2019t call for me, don\u2019t ask me to fight anybody. My next fight is going to be Leon.\u2019 \u2026 \u2018Well Leon\u2019s the champion of the world\u2026 you\u2019re coming off a loss to Colby. How does that work?\u2019 He answers the question, \u2018Because Leon isn\u2019t going to beat Kamaru. I\u2019m gonna wait until Kamaru beats him, then I\u2019m gonna come in and beat him up again. I don\u2019t care about the belt\u2026 I don\u2019t care about the money. I\u2019m coming for Leon!’\u201d Sonnen said. \u201cAll of a sudden, people are gonna be looking at that a lot differently.\u201d<\/p>\n

Who should Jorge Masvidal fight in 2023 and is he worthy of another title fight? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, B.J. Penn Nation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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