You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

Chael breaks down the controversy surrounding Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev’s infamous sparring sessions and asks the real question: what actually happened behind closed doors? With resurfaced footage, and conflicting stories from Strickland and Chimaev, he tells us why the missing footage may matter more than the footage that leaked.

Then learn why Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 is the one fight the UFC should NOT make, why Tom Aspinall may never be the same heavyweight champion again, and what Eddie Hearn’s influence could mean moving forward. Plus, Chael dives into Islam Makhachev’s title picture, Ilia Topuria, Ian Machado Garry, Carlos Prates, Jorge Masvidal’s UFC future, and the growing rise of Josh Hokit.

Then it’s time for a loaded Ask Uncle Chael covering self-defense, Bo Nickal, MVP, Ronda Rousey, politics, fighting careers, and more.

 

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Chael Sonnen reacts to Prates’ dominant performance, explains why the result changes the conversation around Islam Makhachev, and breaks down why Ian Machado Garry, Michael Morales, and even Conor McGregor are suddenly part of the title picture at 170 pounds.

Tom Aspinall finally gives an update on his eye injury, but Chael Sonnen still has questions. Will Aspinall actually return to face the winner of Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane, and will he show up at the White House event?  

Chael also reacts to Paddy Pimblett vs Benoît Saint Denis, explains why the matchup is far riskier than fans realize, and weighs in on the growing tension between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev after Dominick Cruz suggested canceling the faceoff altogether.

Plus: Oscar De La Hoya clashes with Nick Khan in Washington, Khalil Rountree’s massive Khamzat Chimaev claim, and why Chael says the Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano story being sold today is not the one fans remember.

 

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Darren Till has been in the gym with both Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland, and as a Khamzat supporter he's coming forward with one specific concern about UFC 328. Sean Strickland made a controversial comment about Khamzat's travel habits that Chael can't endorse. Carlos Prates is the slight favorite over Jack Della Maddalena. Do you believe a man who smokes seven cigarettes a day should be the world champion? Conor McGregor gave Chael some inside scoop. Ronda Rousey keeps generating headlines for MVP.  Plus: your questions answered during "Ask Uncle Chael."

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Is Tom Aspinall getting passed over right in front of us? Chael breaks down why the Gable Steveson hype may be a bigger problem for Aspinall than any actual fight, why perception—not belts—runs the heavyweight division, and how a guy who hasn’t fought in the UFC is already creating headlines at the champion’s expense.

Chael also responds to Jorge Masvidal and doesn’t back down from a potential heavyweight challenge, makes a bold case that Israel Adesanya may be the greatest champion in UFC history, reacts to Ronda Rousey’s MVP-vs-UFC play, and weighs in on Paulo Costa title talk.  

 

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Chael reacts to Roy Jones Jr. offering to train Justin Gaethje ahead of his fight with Ilia Topuria and explains why that strategy could backfire in MMA. Breaks down Francis Ngannou’s admission that a fight with Jon Jones was never real and what that reveals about negotiations, timing, and how that matchup fell apart. Then its on to Khamzat Chimaev accepting a challenge from Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder—with a $200,000 twist—and what “survive” really means. And, a deep dive into the big question around Conor McGregor: will he fight again—and more importantly, will he fight twice?

Plus, Ask Uncle Chael - your questions about Tom Aspinall, Josh Hokit, Jon Jones’ status, and who truly had the best career.

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