You're Welcome! With Chael Sonnen

Jon Jones says he’s retired… then says he’s not. You can’t build a business on that, and Chael explains exactly why. But the real story? Josh Hokit has arrived. Chael goes deep on Hokit’s breakout moment, from stealing the press conference and weigh-ins to delivering in the fight against Curtis Blaydes. Three personas, one star, and a crowd completely won over. This wasn’t hype, this was takeover.

Plus, Arman Tsarukyan goes viral with the most unexpected dating advice in MMA, and it might be the most entertaining thing you’ll see all year. Chael also touches on Jiri Prochazka’s rematch push, Carlos Ulberg’s title win, and what’s really going on behind the scenes in today’s fight game.

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Chael unloads on the Prochazka–Ulberg title fight without apology: two wrong guys, neither one built this fight, neither one told you why it matters, and the guy who actually deserves to be there isn't even being discussed. Meanwhile Topuria is busy doing interviews about Islam instead of Gaethje . Chael Reacts to Moicano declaring his Duncan fight was garbage because it didn't help his YouTube page — completely right, just using the wrong end of the tool. Plus Jake Paul's wild pivot toward MMA opposite Nate Diaz, Plus Ask Uncle Chael.

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Chael lays out the uncomfortable truth nobody wants to say out loud: if Alex Pereira beats Ciryl Gane at the White House, the UFC has absolutely no idea what to do with him. Tom's got an eye injury, Eddie Hearn, and a new manager telling him don't sign anything — so do you just hand Pereira the undisputed belt via press release? Because that's where this is headed. Meanwhile Jon Jones pulled over in a parking lot to teach a stranger the rules of the road with his hand in his pocket, and his PR team somehow made him the hero. Chael's not buying it. Plus why Jiri Prohaska should be embarrassed — you're the light heavyweight champion defending your belt this Saturday on a brand new network, and you spent your interview talking about a guy who beat you twice and left the division. That is not a champion. That is a mark. Moicano is the most slept-on name in the Conor sweepstakes, and why the NCAA Transfer Portal is basically the MLS listing for bad dirt.

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Chael debates who Arman Tsarukyan should fight next and whether the UFC should officially make him the backup for Justin Gaethje vs Ilia Topuria after Arman clarified he isn’t contracted as backup but will stay ready, and fly to DC if needed. Breaks down Sean Strickland vs Khamzat Chimaev, arguing the first round will reveal whose A-game decides the fight. Declares that Conor McGregor’s next opponent “doesn’t matter” for business, and reacts to Nate Diaz revealing he was offered a Conor fight. Discusses Paddy Pimblett’s 27-pound weight swing, Nate’s plans involving Mike Perry and Jake Paul, and whether fans truly anticipate Islam Makhachev’s next fight (possibly Michael Morales). Plus Your questions answered by Uncle Chael.

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Chael recaps Real American Freestyle in Florida, highlighting high schooler Bo Bassett finishing an Olympic champion 13–3, plus key results and storylines including Dylan Danis vs Colby Covington, Ian vs Giorgio’s heated rematch, Kyle Snyder edging Tazhudinov on criteria, and Kyle Dake continuing to win elite matchups. Then its on to the media-driven tension between Dana White and Jon Jones over a rumored $15M offer and Jones’ apparent focus on a White House card - Arman Tsarukyan claiming he’s backup for the White House main event and argues interim champ Ilia Topuria’s challenger should be ready. Finally, Chael says Conor McGregor’s UFC contract situation is resolved after a Dana meeting and believes McGregor returns soon, possibly at International Fight Week, speculating Ian Garry as an opponent.

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