What would you do if someone leaked your private phone number online? For Chael Sonnen, it wasn’t just a hypothetical situation, Gilbert Burns, made it real. ‘Durinho’ Burns publicly shared Sonnen’s phone number in a now-deleted social media post, leaving ‘The American Gangster’ bombarded with calls. While Sonnen turned the chaos into a quirky Q&A with fans, not everyone was amused.

Colby ‘Chaos’ Covington, for one, was furious. “That’s disgusting man, That’s despicable,” Covington said, blasting Burns for the stunt. “What are we, in high school? You’ve got kids, a family. Why would you do that to another family man?” ‘Chaos’ wasn’t stopping there. “Uncle Chael, if you want me to handle that inside the octagon, I will get justice for us, I will get justice on Gilbert’s f#cking face.” Bold words!! So, are we looking at a grudge match between the welterweights?

Here’s where things get interesting, Sonnen isn’t exactly innocent in the realm of phone number drama. Back in 2015, he leaked Chad Mendes’ phone number after Mendes failed to respond to his texts before a fight with Conor McGregor. Sound familiar?

Burns may have just given Sonnen a taste of his own medicine, but it’s hard to say if it justifies his actions. Fair play, or a step too far? While Burns framed his retaliation as a response to Sonnen’s claim that he was “retired” after losing his third consecutive fight to Sean Brady. Many, including Covington, see the leak as crossing the line. “That’s really messed up,” Chaos continues. “It’s a security concern.”

Will the Covington-Burns bout be about rankings or revenge?

Surprisingly, Sonnen took the leak in stride. Instead of lashing out, he leaned into the chaos by answering fan calls and even sharing one conversation online. Even with his relaxed approach, his handling of the situation doesn’t erase the impact of Burns’ actions or the questions it raises about privacy in MMA rivalries.

While ‘The American Gangster’ seemed to let it slide, Covington has no intention of doing the same. “I will make sure he never shows his face in America ever again because how badly I beat him,” Covington declared, calling for a showdown with ‘Durinho’.

Both fighters are closely ranked, with Covington (#9) known for his relentless cardio and trash-talking, while Burns (#8) has made this mark with dangerous grappling and explosive power. With their shared disdain now fueling the fire, this has the makings of a true grudge match.

But the big question is, will this be about rankings or revenge?

There’s no denying the drama. Sonnen’s phone number drama has come a full circle, with Durinho playing the role of provocateur and Colby Covington stepping in as the would-be enforcer. If this feud makes its way to the octagon, it won’t just be another welterweight bout, it’ll be personal.

Who takes the win if it happens? Does Covington’s pace break Burns, or does “Durinho” silence “Chaos” for good? And more importantly, was Burns justified in his payback or did he go too far?

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