Khamzat Chimaev is calling out Sean Strickland, Dricus du Plessis, Nassourdine Imavov, and Caio Borralho all at once. Chael sorts out which of those fights actually happen and which one is a waste of a callout. Usman Nurmagomedov is UFC-bound and nobody in the top 15 wants that phone call. Dan Hooker is the only one raising his hand. Chael explains why that's exactly right and why every other fighter in the division is leaving opportunity on the table. Then Song Yadong knocks out Umar Nurmagomedov as a massive underdog in Shanghai, and Chael doesn't think the better fighter won. He breaks down the millisecond that decided the fight, why the Nurmagomedov team style was always going to get caught, and what Song completely failed to do in the post-fight interview that could cost him everything. Usman jumps the cage to get to his fallen brother. Against the rules? Yes. Awesome? Also yes. Henry Cejudo demands an immediate rematch. Chael pushes back hard. Muhammad Mokaev won a championship and wants back into the UFC. Chael says the door might be open and explains why the path there is one of the hardest roads in the sport.

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Tom Aspinall just put out a statement saying he's not leaving the UFC. Chael breaks down what that statement actually says versus what it doesn't, and why the difference matters for the entire heavyweight division. Ciryl Gane is the interim champion. The division has two belts and the worst-selling pay-per-view of last year. Where does this go? Then Paddy Pimblett vs. Arman Tsarukyan is being billed as a number one contenders fight for Justin Gaethje's title. Chael was in Philly, interviewed both men, and came away with one very confident quote from Tsarukyan and one very measured answer from Pimblett. He explains why the sport needs to honor what this fight is supposed to be. Tyson Fury says he didn't train for the Francis Ngannou fight because it wasn't a real fight. Chael explains exactly why that story doesn't hold up. Ask Uncle Chael covers the difference between a hardcore MMA fan and a casual, the state of WWE with Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns, and why collegiate wrestling is the single biggest advantage any fighter can have.

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Chael just got back from Real American Freestyle in Cleveland and it was the best event they've ever put on. Bo Nickel, Jordan Burroughs, Jason Nolf, Gable Steveson, and Merab Dvalishvili all on the same card. And Merab steps on the mat with two-time Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo and loses. Chael explains why that result means more than people think.  

Then UFC Sacramento: Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez loses to Gregory "Robocop" Rodrigues in a war, and Chael makes the case that losing like Fluffy did is its own kind of win, and that he's still one of the best guys in the division who keeps getting passed over for the opportunity.  

Paddy Pimblett rehydrates to 190 pounds and gets called a weight bully. Chael thinks that's exactly backwards and explains why. Then the big story: Paddy Pimblett, Max Holloway, and Gable Steveson all climbed the cage after their UFC 329 wins and the Nevada State Athletic Commission withheld their pay. Daniel Cormier says leave them alone. Chael disagrees, and has the receipts. A broken cameraman's leg and Dan Henderson's torn ACL are exactly where this rule came from.

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Chael isn't ready to hand Islam Makhachev the GOAT title just yet, and he's got a name nobody's talking about that might have a better argument. Shavkat Rakhmonov is undefeated, has finished almost everybody, and already beat Ian Machado Garry. So what exactly did Islam prove Saturday night? Chael has opinions. Then there's the Ian Garry hug situation.The pre-fight hug, the mid-fight hug, the post-fight hug, and the post-fight lecture Garry gave Michael Morales backstage that nobody asked for. Carlos Prates says he was promised the next title shot and signed an eight-fight deal on that basis.  Josh Hokit and Alex Pereira get matched up, on paper anyway, while the heavyweight division tries to figure out if Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane are actually fighting or not. Then, Ask Uncle Chael covers Team Quest, Homer Moore, marriage, bicep curls, GME, and whether the GOAT label means anything at all.

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Ian Garry lost. Chael doesn't care about the loss. He cares about everything Garry said and did after: the mindset, the Morales exchange, and why wanting Islam Makhachev's approval is the worst thing a fighter can want. Then, who's next at welterweight gets sorted: Morales, Prates, and whether Garry has a real road back. Chael also asks out loud whether Islam is actually the best fighter alive or if we're all just agreeing on that. Chael also gets personal revisiting  his 1994 national championship match against Isaac Wood and the one mistake that still bothers him. Plus, Gillian Robertson finally gets the credit she didn't get enough of. And Dean Thomas stepped away from cornering after the Dern fight. Chael thinks the apology was real.

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It's UFC 330 fight week and Chael's headed to Philly. The Ian Garry size debate gets settled once and for all. Conor McGregor tweets about drinking with Brad Pitt, and Chael's seen this movie before with Ronda Rousey and Vin Diesel. Mark Zuckerberg spars Merab Dvalishvili on a raft in the ocean, and Chael has thoughts on who's coaching him wrong. Joe Rogan's fighter pay argument. Ask Uncle Chael covers marriage, GME call options, Josh Hokit, and why the personality era isn't dead.

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It's fight week. Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry is right around the corner, and Chael Sonnen has thoughts, a lot of them. Can Garry actually pull this off? Chael breaks down the road map to an upset, why what happens the first time Islam gets him down will tell us everything, and why the question of who's the better striker isn't as settled as people think. Then it's Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson for the women's strawweight title - two fighters who look lovely and fight dirty, and Chael has a personal connection to this one. Plus: somebody sent him a link to a six-on-one fight and he can't unsee it.

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Justin Gaethje says he's waiting for a big fight, but what does that actually mean? Chael breaks down the lightweight title picture, why Arman Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy changes everything, and who now makes the most sense as Gaethje's next opponent.

Then, Chael explains why Alex Pereira still isn't over the controversial ending to his White House fight, why his stock hasn't dropped at all, and what could come next.

Plus, why Robert Whittaker may have instantly become a title threat at 205, Chael's take on Ian Garry's ability to become one of MMA's biggest draws, and why being hated can sometimes be the fastest path to stardom.

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How much longer can the UFC wait on Tom Aspinall?

Chael examines the heavyweight division from every angle, explaining why long layoffs change champions, what it means for Tom Aspinall's return, and why contenders like Ciryl Gane, Josh Hokit, Alexander Volkov, Sergei Pavlovich, and Gable Steveson are forcing the UFC to make difficult decisions. Then, Chael shares behind-the-scenes insight into Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, revealing why Islam initially passed on the matchup, what that says about Garry as a challenger, and why the betting odds may not tell the full story.

Plus, Chael reacts to Bobby Green's viral sparring session with an undefeated professional boxer, explains why the performance impressed him so much, and even makes a $50,000 challenge to Adrien Broner. And another edition of Ask Uncle Chael, featuring questions on Ben Askren, Warren Buffett, Celebrity Apprentice, Mick Parkin, and more.

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Did the UFC just reveal more than it intended?

Chael explains why Michael Morales was named the backup fighter for Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, what makes the decision so unusual, and what it could reveal about the UFC's plans.Then, Chael reacts to the latest Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier controversy, why the rivalry refuses to die, and what both legends had to say.Plus, the remarkable comeback story of Daniel Rodriguez. From years away from the Octagon to a five-round main event, Chael explains why Rodriguez's opportunity is one of the most compelling stories in MMA today. And another edition of Ask Uncle Chael, featuring questions on fight forfeitures, rankings, Carlos Condit, Thomas Hearns, and more.

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