You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

Chael revisits the Rico Verhoeven vs Oleksandr Usyk controversy and admits the backlash may have missed the real story. From referee outrage and boxing corruption claims to the UFC potentially keeping Ilia Topuria away from Islam Makhachev, Chael breaks down the chaos behind combat sports right now. Plus: Khamzat Chimaev’s weight-cut drama, Justin Gaethje being ignored, Conor McGregor at 170, and Ronda Rousey pulling herself back into the headlines.

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Chael Sonnen drops breaking news on a massive UFC fight as Kamaru Usman is reportedly set to move up and face Dricus du Plessis in one of the most important fights at middleweight. But what does it actually mean? Is this a true No. 1 contender fight? Does Sean Strickland get bypassed? And where does Khamzat Chimaev fit into the chaos now? Chael also dives into the controversial Rico Verhoeven vs Oleksandr Usyk crossover boxing match, the referee scandal, accusations of corruption, and why boxing keeps damaging its own credibility. Plus, why crossover fights rarely succeed financially, and how Francis Ngannou, Tyson Fury, Floyd Mayweather, and Conor McGregor changed the way combat sports are viewed forever.

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Tyron Woodley appointed himself the lawyer, the agent, and the dealmaker — and got it wrong on every count. Jon Jones doesn't need a carve-out or a legal miracle. He can fight Francis Ngannou anywhere, right now. The UFC's "we have you" is a 100% bluff — and nobody noticed Francis isn't even signed to MVP.

Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano did 12 million on Netflix. A 60-year-old Jake Paul opponent did 10 times that. Is that good? Plus — Gina's coach says she's gutted. Here's the four-step formula for how that comeback story has to be told.

Dricus Du Plessis calls Khamzat Chimaev cowardly — but Chimaev never made that excuse. And Georges St-Pierre tells Conor McGregor to get uncomfortable in camp with two months until Max Holloway. Does training camp skill development even exist? Chael has never seen it in 41 years.

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Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in 17 seconds on Netflix. Then Gina smiled. Then Sean Strickland told everyone they were dupes.

Two fighters. Two different ways to rob the audience. Chael breaks down which one stung more and why. Then Francis Ngannou stops Philipe Lins, Jon Jones is sitting in the building, and someone points a camera at both of them. Why that segment made no sense.

Plus: Ronda Rousey said one thing after the card that Chael can't stop thinking about. And Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway 2 - no title, no grudge, no story.  

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Chael Sonnen breaks down Francis Ngannou’s growing claim to being the true heavyweight king and explains why leaning into the “greatest ever” conversation could completely transform Ngannou’s star power.

Plus, the stakes surrounding Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano may be far bigger than just one fight. Chael analyzes both women’s open workouts, Gina Carano’s surprising movement after a 17-year layoff, and why size could become the deciding factor if the fight happens.

Then it’s time for Ask Uncle Chael, featuring questions on heavyweight perception, legacy, and the future of combat sports.

 

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