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Chael Sonnen Says Ben Askren Returning To Competition “Makes Him Uncomfortable”

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July 16, 2026

Chael Sonnen shared his reaction to Ben Askren’s return to competition in a recent interview… Admitting that news of Askren facing Belal Muhammad didn’t immediately hit him the way he expected. Here is what he had to say about Askren’s decision: Makes me uncomfortable. When I read about it the the response was supposed to […]

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