With ESPN set to lose broadcast rights for the UFC at the end of the year, longtime analyst Chael Sonnen announced his contract with the network is also coming to an end. During an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show with his former ESPN co-host,

UFC Hall of Famer Chael Sonnen had a similar run-in with Francis Ngannou that UFC CEO Dana White recently alleged.

UFC legends Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen admit they never knew ESPN’s full form despite spending years working on network.

Mokaev (16-0) was abruptly let go by the UFC after going on a 7-0 run. He was on the cusp of title contention after defeating Manel Kape at UFC 304 in July 2024, but the promotion weren't interested in re-signing him.

Although Sterling received a lot of backlash for what many thought was an excuse for Dvalishvili’s loss, UFC legends Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen have backed Sterling’s claim, stating that not being able to warm up is actually a ‘big deal’.

Chael Sonnen has a controversial opinion about Ronda Rousey's popularity. Rousey (12-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) is widely considered the reason why women's MMA was put on the mainstream map after she managed to convince Dana White to allow female fighters into the UFC.

Chael Sonnen believes Merab Dvalishvili being impacted by an unexpectedly short warmup is a valid excuse for his performance at UFC 323.

A former title contender predicts Conor McGregor will not fight on the UFC White House card, while an ex-champion thinks it needs to happen.

“The heavyweight division is so devoid of talent,” the UFC commentator said on his podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience. “Gable Steveson is the f—- guy, that’s the guy. He’s not even in the UFC yet. Olympic gold medalist, f—- freak athlete, 250 pounds, moves like a cat, that’s the guy.