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.