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Chael Sonnen defends Dana White after he lashed out at media over coronavirus concerns

Chael Sonnen understands the concerns associated with fighters competing in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic but he also believes that the world can’t stop spinning because of the outbreak. That’s why he’s moving forward with his own Submission Underground event this weekend and why Sonnen backs up UFC president Dana White as he plans to promote UFC 249 on April 18 no matter the obstacles standing in his way.

Check out this exclusive interview with Sonnen ahead of his event to see what he has to say about Submission Underground and the current climate of the sport during a worldwide pandemic.

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